Pop and Rock Star Deaths in 2017

Glen Campbell

Band: solo country artist 

Position: singer/guitarist

Died: Aug. 8

Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease

Age: 81

Distinctions: C&W legend had numerous hit songs, including "Gentle on My Mind" (No. 62, 1967), "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" (No. 26, 1967), "Wichita Lineman" (No. 3, 1968), "Galveston" (No. 4, 1968), "Rhinestone Cowboy" (No. 1, 1975) and "Southern Nights" (No. 1, 1977). He also hosted The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS (1969-1972)

Steve Bloom

Steve Bloom

Publisher of CelebStoner.com, former editor of High Times and Freedom Leaf and co-author of Pot Culture and Reefer Movie Madness.