DARREN Coggan returns to his country roots as he delivers a powerful Glen Campbell tribute show.
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Like A Rhinestone Cowboy will offer the vocal authenticity and guitar prowess of Campbell as it tours throughout NSW until mid-year.
It will play Albury on March 1 and Coggan’s former hometown of Wagga on March 14.
Coggan respectfully honours the indelible voice behind the golden hits of the 1960s and 1970s including Gentle On My Mind, Wichita Lineman, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Try A Little Kindness, Galveston and Rhinestone Cowboy.
During a career that spanned six decades, Campbell sold more than 50 million records.
He was a chart-topping singer, hit television host and in demand studio guitarist, contributing to the landmark recordings of his time.
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That’s his rhythm line on Sinatra’s Strangers in the Night, his guitar rings out on the Viva Las Vegas soundtrack album by Elvis Presley and he grooved on the Beach Boys’ landmark album Pet Sounds.
Coggan had an early connection with Campbell’s work.
“Glen Campbell has always been an inspiration to me, from a very early age, he was the reason I wanted to be a country singer,” he said.
“In fact, my parents have cassette tapes of me singing Rhinestone Cowboy at the age of about four.
“I had the honour of touring with Glen on his Australian tour in 1997, opening up his show each night as a fresh-faced, 24-year-old from Wagga.
“Glen went out of his way to make me feel welcome, watching my performance from the wings each night and encouraging me to take the road less travelled and be myself.
“I heard first-hand some of the many stories and anecdotes that we share with our audience.”
At the age of 81, following his long battle with Alzheimer's disease, Campbell took the final bow on his career, leaving behind an expansive musical legacy.
Like a Rhinestone Cowboy will play the Albury Entertainment Centre on March 1 at 8pm and the Riverina Playhouse at Wagga on March 14 at 7.30pm.
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