cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Travis says he objects to his stepmother's claims about being an absent son. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [23][20] He befriended Presley when he helped record the soundtrack for Viva Las Vegas in 1964. A A Glen Campbell's will excludes three of his eight kids, according to documents filed in Davidson County Probate Court in Nashville, and family bickering before his death reportedly was likely to continue. He's famous for hits like "Rhinestone Cowboy," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," and "I Wanna Live," as well as his romantic escapades. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. ', She told the magazine those were his go-to songs when he strummed a guitar. Kim stayed with Campbell until the end and is named as the executor of his will. [53] After the end of the tour, Campbell entered the studio in Nashville to record what would be his final album, Adis, which would not be revealed until five years later. I owe him everything I am, and everything I ever will be. English First, he married to Diane Kirk from 1955 to 1959 and second he married to Billie Jean Nunley from 1959-1975. The brother and sister won their legal battle a year later, and Tennessee has since passed a law inspired by the case, which protects family members' rights to see their loved ones who suffer from diseases similar to Alzheimer's. After becoming a solo artist, he placed a total of 80 different songs on either the Billboard Country Chart, Billboard Hot 100, or Adult Contemporary Chart, of which 29 made the top 10 and of which nine reached number one on at least one of those charts. Residence: 1940 - Bills Delight Road, Saline Twp, Pike, Arkansas, USA . Cal wrote that he turned to guitar. A half of the fortune is expected to be put into a trust. Please try again later. We had the best years traveling the world singing , playing cards ,Golfing , watching wheel of fortune . CNN "In early 2020, our daughter's basketball team, they all got sick. Campbell, who rose to fame with hits like Rhinestone Cowboy and Wichita Lineman, died August 8, 2017 after a six-year battle with Alzheimer's. He was 81. It stipulates that all three of his kids from his second marriage to Billie Jean Nunley, which ended in 1976, were not to benefit from his estate or any resulting trust. Travis said that "there's ongoing things that are transpiring in Nashville,"and would not comment on the will, which was written in 2002 before his illness had taken hold. In the mid-1970s, he had more hits with "Rhinestone Cowboy", "Southern Nights" (both U.S. number one hits),[13] "Sunflower" (U.S. number 39) (written by Neil Diamond), and "Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.)" (U.S. number 11). The will also says that Campbell also has real estate holdings outside of Nashville, Tennessee - where he was living at the time of his death. "I picked cotton for $1.25 a hundred pounds," Campbell said. He was previously married to Kim Campbell, Sarah Jan Barg, Billie Jean Nunley and Diane Marie Kirk. By N&N Admin on July 11, 2018 Featured. Year should not be greater than current year. "[9] To supplement income the family picked cotton for other farmers. He was 81. Campbells children are from his multiple marriages and several of them are musicians who have movingly used their inherited talents to preserve their fathers memory. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. With influences ranging from David Bowie to Paul Simon to Interpol, Dillons message is a simple one: no matter how dark it gets there is a light at the end of the tunnel which never goes out.. Glen Campbell Personal Details: Date Of Birth: 22 April 1936 Birth Place: Delight, Arkansas, USA Date of Death: 8 August 2017 Death Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease Birth Name: Glen Travis Campbell Nickname: Unknown Zodiac Sign: Taurus Occupation: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Television host March 23, 2018. In lieu of flowers, Campbells family requested that donations be made to the Glen Campbell Memorial Fund at BrightFocus Foundation through the CareLiving.org donation page. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. A song from the movie, 'I'm Not Gonna Miss You', was nominated for an Oscar. Campbell's oldest children are legally disputing his will. A post shared by Ashley Campbell (@ashcambanjo) on Aug 8, 2017 at 1:42pm PDT. She has been with her dad through his four wives, through drug and alcohol addiction, and now through the shattering beginnings of Alzheimers disease. When she and Glen married on September 20, 1959, I doubt that she had any idea that her life would take such an amazing path. "[92][93], Jimmy Webb, who wrote many of Campbell's hits and worked with him throughout his life, said that Campbell could play with "any guitar player in the world, from George Benson to Eric Clapton," adding that Paul McCartney considered him among the best guitar players. He was best known for a series of hit songs in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television from 1969 until 1972. On 22-4-1936 Glen Campbell (nickname: Travis) was born in Delight, Arkansas, United States. The son of legendary country star Glen Campbell sat down to talk to The Daily Banner about his experience with having a heart attack and stroke, dying and coming back from the dead. Learn more about managing a memorial . You can always change this later in your Account settings. 00004959576 10 works. In 2005, Campbell was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. By Hunter Kelly, Rare.us. At that point, Kim had moved her husband to a long-term care facility so he could get round-the-clock attention for his Alzheimer's. The family lived on a farm, where they barely managed, by growing cotton, corn . In 2011, he announced he had Alzheimer's Disease and despite the diagnosis, he released an album, 'Ghost on the Canvas' to positive reviews, and followed it with a tour. He hosted a number of television specials, including 1976's Down Home, Down Under with Olivia Newton-John. Travis Campbell wrote a moving account of surviving death after suffering a heart attack and stroke. He is credited with giving Alan Jackson his first big break after Jackson recorded with Campbell's music publishing business in the early 1990s. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. As the night began to wind down, Ashley walked up to her father and escorted him to the dance floor for a father daughter dance. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 'She has never denied any of his children a visit, including Debby and Travis who see him regularly yet continue to spread malicious lies about herThey have visitation rights, so what else do they want? facebook.com/shannoncampbellofficial twitter: @shanonfrompluto Eli Bishop violin Cam Brousseau percussion Preston, Glen Campbell Sings "Milk Cow Blues"/Cal Campbell. He was then replaced on the Beach Boys' tours by new member Bruce Johnston. This browser does not support getting your location. Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. He saw how hard it was for his mom to watch all the young chicks crazy about his dad. In April of that year, he joined Rick Nelson on a tour through the Far East, again playing bass.[31]. He credited his fourth wife Kim with helping him turn his life around. In March 2016, it was confirmed that Campbell was in the final stages of Alzheimer's disease. [47] It was announced in April 2008 that Campbell was returning to his signature label, Capitol, to release his new album, Meet Glen Campbell. My fathers gift is inside of me and presents itself every time I sing a note with the same inflections as he would have, or in the same range or style.. His voice was like a fine tuned instrument. Tue 8 Aug 2017 19.33 EDT. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. If it was a just and righteous world, Glen would be credited as one of the great, seminal influences of all time. Glen Campbell died in August of 2017 after battling Alzheimer's disease since at least 2011, and his oldest three children daughter Kelli, and sons William Travis and Wesley Kane were specifically excluded from his will.Campbell was married four times and had eight children; the three children excluded from his estate were born of his marriage to his second wife, Billie Jean Nunley . The first single, a cover of Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)", was released to radio in July 2008. "I loved my dad, I loved him very much,". In 1968, Campbell released "Wichita Lineman", a song written by Jimmy Webb. Interviews before & after the song. He was a music artist and actor, known for True Grit (1969), Shindig! Campbell helped launch the careers of Anne Murray and Jerry Reed, who were regulars on his Goodtime Hour program. Campbell was of Scottish descent and was the seventh son of 12 children. There was a problem getting your location. He was a global star for his exceptional talents, particularly with his superb guitar-playing skills. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. [17] It was there that he met his first wife, whom he married when he was 18 and she was 16. Campbell, who had been battling Alzheimer's Disease since his diagnosis in 2011, passed away on Aug. 8 at age 81 at a care facility in . His oldest children, Debby and Travis, previously won a legal victory after claiming that Kim Campbell was denying them the . "He has provided for the whole family. Birth Name: Glen Travis Campbell Date of Birth: April 22, 1936 Place of Birth: Billstown, Arkansas, U.S. In 1960, Campbell moved to Los Angeles to become a session musician. Shannon Campbell I'm Not Gonna Miss You (Glen Campbell Tribute), In January of 2013, Glen Campbell recorded his final song. Glen Campbell, who died in August after a battle with Alzheimer's has excluded three of his eight children from his will. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Campbell's daughter Ashley was invited to perform at The O2 Arena in London as part of the C2C: Country to Country festival. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? His final album, Adios, was recorded in 2013. and Hollywood Jamboree.[28]. When he was growing up, he heard his dad sing on the radio and it just seemed normal. [13] At the height of his popularity, a 1970 biography by Freda Kramer, The Glen Campbell Story, was published. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [15], In 1954, at age 17, Campbell moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to join his uncle's band, known as Dick Bills and the Sandia Mountain Boys. Documents filed in Nashville name Kim Campbell as the executor of Campbell's estimated $50 million estate. In 1960, he moved to Los Angeles, where he drew the attention of record companies with his song 'Turn Around, Look at Me' and quickly started playing recording sessions, where his guitar playing stood out. There is a problem with your email/password. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Campbell'soldest children, Debby and Travis,won a legal victoryin 2016 after claiming that his fourth wife, Kim, had denied them the right to visit their father during his illness. Travis and two other children from a previous marriage get nothing. Audio CD. On the flipside, he once again became the face of the disease that he and his family . Resend Activation Email. By 1963 his playing and singing were heard on 586 recorded songs. He found success as a session musician before embarking on a solo career that included smashes Gentle On My Mind, Galveston,. Campbell died in Nashville on Tuesday, August 8, after battling Alzheimer's disease, which he was diagnosed with in 2011. Campbell was married four times, and fathered six sons and three daughters: After his divorce from Sarah Barg Davis, Campbell began a relationship with fellow country artist Tanya Tucker. Glen Travis Campbell was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor and television host. Glen Campbell, who rose to fame with hits like 'Rhinestone Cowboy' and 'Wichita Lineman,' died August 8 after a six-year battle with Alzheimer's. He was 81 at the time. Glen Campbell, the iconic country music star and guitarist who died at the age of 81, leaves behind eight children. [44] Campbell also served as an inspiration to Keith Urban, who cites Campbell as a strong influence on his performing career.[45][46]. Born in Delight, Arkansas, Campbell began his professional career as a studio musician in Los Angeles, spending several years playing with the group of instrumentalists later known as "The Wrecking Crew". His song Arkansas Farmboy has also been nominated for an award. [8] The family lived on a farm, where they barely managed, by growing cotton, corn, watermelons and potatoes. Actor, Singer & Musician Born Glen Travis CAMPBELL American singer, guitarist, songwriter, television host, and actor Born on April 22, 1936 in Billstown, Arkansas, USA , United States Died on August 06, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA Born on April 22 54 Deceased on August 06 35 Family tree Report an error Campbell Jesse Thomas 1853 - 1945 After the cancellation of his CBS series in 1972, Campbell remained a regular on network television. This is a carousel with slides. 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Her set was billed as a special tribute to her father and included a medley of his hits alongside "Remembering", a song she wrote about Campbell's battle with Alzheimer's. Nearly a year later, the battle continues. Campbell gave up smoking in March 1992, and believed it improved his singing voice. The estranged son of Glen Campbell is desperate to reunite with his Alzheimer's-stricken dad - but he says the country music legend isn't interested!. Campbells country music career spanned five decades during which he was a mainstay on radio stations across the 1960s and 1970s.. Travis Campbell son of legendary Glen Campbell tells of his journey of death and back. His daughter Ashley told Rolling Stone that the project stands as a heartfelt thank you and goodbye to his fans, via Campbells interpretations of some of his favorite songs, from Funny How Time Slips Away to Everybodys Talkin. by CAMPBELL,GLEN | Mar 12, 2013. [89], In June 2020, Campbell's wife of 34 years, Kim Campbell, published Gentle on My Mind: In Sickness and in Health with Glen Campbell, a memoir of their life together. Glen Campbell, the iconic country music star and guitarist who died at the age of 81, leaves behind eight children. The battle clearly caused a rift in the family, with Campbell's youngest daughter Ashley taking to Facebook to defend her mother at one point. (1964) and X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019). In her frank memoir, Campbell tells the story of her father straight from the heart.. Campbell made a cameo appearance in the 1980 Clint Eastwood movie Any Which Way You Can, for which he recorded the title song. After this split up she is never heard to be in relationship with any person. [64] The relationship was marked by frequent tabloid gossip and articles. On Wednesday, details of the country legend's will were released, showing he left out three of his eight kids. Both songs were in the October 4, 1975, Hot 100 top 10. Ethnicity: English, Scottish, German, Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) Glen Campbell was an American singer, songwriter, television host, musician, and actor. Billie Jean Nunley Children DAUGHTER : Kelli Glen Father: Glen Campbell The first daughter to this Campbell family. Jaws". He owned trophies for Male Vocalist of the Year from both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM), and took the CMA's top award as 1968 Entertainer of the Year. [2], Campbell continued playing guitar in his youth, with no formal training, and practiced when he was not working in the cotton fields. Billboard called him the boyish singer-guitarist whose perfect blend of country and pop produced a string of hits. Billie Jean Nunley Campbell, who was this remarkable woman? [86] After his diagnosis was revealed, he withdrew from a scheduled Australian concert tour with Kenny Rogers. Those children are 56-year-old Kelli, 51-year-old Travis and 48-year-old Kane. However, Travis and his older half-sister Debby did file a lawsuit in 2015 when they said Kim had kept them from seeing their father for over year. . [40], "Southern Nights", by Allen Toussaint, his other number one pop-rock-country crossover hit, was generated with the help of Jimmy Webb, and Jerry Reed, who inspired the famous guitar lick introduction to the song, which was the most-played jukebox number of 1977. "A dollar in those days looked as big as a saddle blanket. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Kane Campbell, who has battled drug addiction and spent time in prison, told The ENQUIRER that he'd love to mend fences with the "Rhinestone Cowboy" singer before the mind-wasting disease takes too big a toll. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. In his Hollywood heydays, he was the face and one of the biggest names in entertainment. Campbell died Tuesday around 10 AM in a Nashville facility for Alzheimers patients, a family source told TMZ of the singers August 8 death. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 0 cemeteries found in Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas, USA. Contents 1 Track listing 1.1 Side one 1.2 Side two 2 Personnel 3 Production 4 Charts Track listing [ edit] Side one [ edit] "I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star)" ( Neal Hefti, Seymore Styne) - 2:50 Kim Campbell and Glen Campbell attend the 2012 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena. Kim told Inside Edition earlier this month that she never denied her late husbands children from visiting him. We want to provide for him.'' I've. cemeteries found in Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The View. In 1962, Campbell signed with Capitol Records. Many of Campbells children are very talented, and that also describes his son, Dillon. The will was written in September 2006, more than five years before he announced his Alzheimer's diagnosis. Glen Campbell's son is speaking out about the family drama surrounding the legendary country singer following his death from Alzheimer's last August. [7] In 2011 he claimed his mother was Irish, and although his mother was born in the United States, her family had emigrated from County Tipperary. American Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor and Television Host. Glen Travis Campbell was born on April 22, 1936, in Billstown, a tiny community near Delight in Pike County, Arkansas, to John Wesley (a sharecropper) and Carrie Dell (Stone) Campbell. Glen Travis Campbell was born on April 22, 1936, in Billstown, a tiny community near Delight in Pike County, Arkansas, to John Wesley Campbell (a sharecropper) and Carrie Dell (ne Stone) Campbell. Dillons website says, They say the best art and creative expression stems from trauma. Glen Travis Campbell (April 22, 1936 - August 8, 2017) was an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor and television host. Try again later. Travis Campbell says he's upset about his stepmother's recent claim that he wasnt there for his famous dad as he descended into Alzheimers. based on information from your browser. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The biggest lapse would be two months.". It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Kim Campbell also . The 1969 song "True Grit" by composer Elmer Bernstein and lyricist Don Black, and sung by Campbell, who co-starred in the movie, received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Song and the Golden Globe for Best Original Song. Campbell died in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 8, 2017, at the age of 81. Country Pop Legends. Try again later. [32] Together, they first collaborated on "Burning Bridges" which became a top 20 country hit in early 1967,[33] and the album of the same name. And I think hes right., Debby Campbell, Glens oldest daughter and the child of his ex-wife Diane Kirk, also is a singer. Shannon Campbell, Glens son, played his fathers final song live because Glen Campbell couldnt do so. (Left photo courtesy of www.traviscampbellmusic.com, right photo is contributed) State Senator Rusty Crowe has collaborated with Travis Campbell, the son of legendary recording artist Glen Campbell, in recording a musical . [91], Tributes poured in from countless others in the industry, including Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, comedy writer and actor Steve Martin, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, Lenny Kravitz, and Anne Murray. Weve updated the security on the site. [54], In May 2019, it was announced that Glen Campbell's 'Legacy' Box Set was to be expanded and reissued. Campbell announced his diagnosis in 2011, and in 2014 released a film that chronicled his descent into Alzheimer's called Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me. "I loved my dad, I loved him very much," Travis Campbell told . At stake for the eight children is a fortune estimated at $50million. The son of Wesley, a sharecropper, and Carrie Dell, Campbell was one of 12. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Campbell released a long series of singles and appeared in the movies True Grit (1969) with John Wayne and Kim Darby and Norwood (1970) with Kim Darby and Joe Namath. Travis Campbell was born to Glen and Billie Jean Nunley, with whom he has three children and whom he divorced in 1975, according to UK Mirror. [34] He won four Grammy Awards for "Gentle on My Mind" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix". Kelli and Travis Campbell https://youtu.be/-Mm-ZpU5xhk Glen's marriage to Billie. Coming Home: Ralph Emery and Friends. [59], Campbell's final album, Adis, featuring twelve songs from his final 201213 sessions, was announced in April 2017. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [13], Campbell was raised in the Church of Christ.
Campbell played a supporting role in the film True Grit (1969), which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. Following his late-2010 Alzheimer's diagnosis, Campbell embarked on a final "Goodbye Tour", with three of his children joining him in his backup band. Failed to report flower. I Love You Dad ?, Debby wrote a book called Life With My Father, Glenn Campbell. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? When follow-up singles did not do well, and Capitol was considering dropping Campbell from the label in 1966, he was teamed with producer Al De Lory. Along the way, he developed a reputation as one of the most. [38] He also appeared on Cher, the Redd Foxx Comedy Hour, The Merv Griffin Show, The Midnight Special, DINAH!, Evening at Pops with Arthur Fiedler and The Mike Douglas Show. After Glen Campbell went public with his diagnosis . Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "Glen Campbell, the Rhinestone Cowboy, was an avid golfer who helped restore prestige to the Los Angeles Open,", "Citrus: Glen Campbell on a natural high", "Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman, Galveston, Dreams of the Everyday Housewife & Gentle On My Mind", "Country Trivia Which Country Legend Helped Alan Jackson Get His Big Break? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He soon became part of the so-called Wrecking Crew (an informal ensemble of session musicians . Well, she was the 2nd wife of Glen Travis Campbell. Shannon Campbell, Cal Campbell and Debby Campbell are musicians. His songs hit the charts regularly, though seldom becoming big hits. Verify and try again. It reached number 3 on the US pop chart, remaining in the Top 100 for 15 weeks. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. A rep for Universal Music. More Buying Choices $20.99 (2 new offers) Superman: Son of Kal-El (2021-) Vol. [16] "We worked hard," he said. Travis. Travis married a singer named Trudy Andes and produced and directed her CD, Gentle On My Mind. It was released on June 9, 2017. A snippet of future music to come on her CD this year, Dillon Campbell.YOU PICKED ME- A must see love story, Singer/Songwriter-Dillon Campbell, My brother. His wife Kim Campbell accepted the Career Achievement Award on his behalf. 2006. Search above to list available cemeteries. [26] After minor initial success with "Too Late to Worry, Too Blue to Cry", his first single for the label, and "Kentucky Means Paradise", released by the Green River Boys featuring Glen Campbell, a string of unsuccessful singles and albums followed. [35], In 1967, Campbell was also the uncredited lead vocalist on "My World Fell Down" by Sagittarius, a studio group. Cal and Shannon both have their own bands and play locally in L.A. and Phoenix (AZ), and Ashley attends Pepperdine University,in Malibu, CA, as a Theatre major., A statement about his death on his website said that Campbell was also survived by his children from previous marriages, Debby, Kelli, Travis, Kane, and Dillon; ten grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren; sisters Barbara, Sandra, and Jane; and brothers John Wallace Shorty and Gerald.. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, Campbells family said in a statement on his website. His first solo release, "Turn Around, Look at Me", a moderate success, peaked at number 62 on the Hot 100 in 1961[24] but reached number 7 on the Hot 100 in a 1968 Vogues cover. [52] His final show was on November 30, 2012, in Napa, California. 1970. [19][20] That October,[21] he joined the Champs. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Glen Campbell: Live in London. Among Campbell's hits are "Universal Soldier", his first hit from 1965, along with "Gentle on My Mind" (1967), "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" (1967), "Dreams of the Everyday Housewife" (1968), "Wichita Lineman" (1968), "Galveston" (1969), "Rhinestone Cowboy" (1975), and "Southern Nights" (1977).[3]. I never ever denied them a visit, they never called to ask me how he's doing or if they could help,"Kim told Inside Edition. He made his 50 million dollar fortune with Big Bluegrass Special, Too Late to Worry - Too Blue to Cry, Burning Bridges. A system error has occurred. "Back home, everybody plays and sings. In June 2011, Campbell announced he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease six months earlier. There wont be any more chats or heart-to-hearts or fatherly advice. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. When Glen got his own TV show, he realized his dad was famous. [74][75][76] Around this time, in interviews he described himself as "a registered Democrat," but also said he "voted Republican a few times",[77][78][79] and he performed in support of both Republican and Democratic politicians. He learned to play music on a five-dollar guitar he received from his father, taking lessons from an uncle. [15], Not satisfied with that kind of work, Campbell started playing music at fairs and church picnics and singing gospel hymns in the church choir. He played with all kinds of genres, with different instrumentation and different styles. Because Glen was never able to play it live due to his battle with Alzheimers, his son Shannon decided to perform the song for his father in the attic of Campbells Nashville home, the blurb with the YouTube video explains.