Debby Campbell, Band and Crew Bios

Debby Campbell Position: featured vocalist Performing with Glen since 1987 Birthplace: Albuquerque, NM Current Home: Peoria, AZ When it comes to entertaining an audience, Debby Campbell has learned from the best, her father Glen. Debby inherited more than just Dad's good looks; she's developed into quite a singer in her own right. But it wasn't until she got up the nerve to ask him if she could sing with him at the Arizona State Fair in 1987 that he truly started to take her seriously. The audience loved her voice, her stage appeal, and the easy camaraderie between father and daughter. In 1994 when Glen opened his Goodtime Theater in Branson, MO, he asked Debby to become part of the show. She performed three highly successful years at the theater and stayed on as a featured vocalist in Glen's touring production. After Glen sings his opening selection of hits, Debby takes the stage to cover classics from Dusty Springfield to Karen Carpenter and Diana Ross to Trisha Yearwood, depending on the audience. Then her father joins her to perform some of hit duets from his own stellar career. Debby moved back to Phoenix in 1996 and remarried in 2002. Her three grown children have left the nest but she keeps busy with live performances, her granddaughter Morgan and her full time job as a flight attendant with U.S. Airways. Deb says "I love all the traveling and wouldn't change a thing;" and neither would the loyal audiences Debby has earned over the last 20 years performing with the Glen Campbell Show.
T.J. Kuenster Position:Music Director, arranger, keyboards. Performing with Glen since 1977. Birthplace: Silver Lake, IL Current Home: Branson, MO Background: Since 1977, T.J. has been involved with many of Glen's television and recording projects. T.J. wrote Glen's top ten contemporary gospel hit, "The Greatest Gift of All." Also known for writing and producing the songs for Don Bluth's animated films, "All Dogs Go to Heaven" and "Rock-A-Doodle." Personal Quote: Why me??????

Ken Skaggs Position: Taylor 614c acoustic guitar, 1974 Emmons D10 pedal steel guitar, back-up vocals. Performing with Glen since 1987 Birthplace: Phoenix, AZ Current Home: Phoenix, AZ Background: Ken first picked up a guitar while serving as a military policeman in the US Army. After fullfilling his duty to Uncle Sam, Ken attended Arizona State University as a design/music major. While attending college Ken began applying his musical skills by playing mandolin with a local bluegrass band. In addition to his musical duties on stage with Glen, Ken has produced video projects and commercials for Glen Campbell Enterprises and has recently assumed the position as webmaster for Glen's internet site. His hobbies include computers, music, inline skating, tennis, hiking and mountain biking. Ken and his wife Vivian have 3 children, ages 21, 16, and 11. Personal Quote: "Can't we just all get along." Thanks to Rodney King.

Russ Skaggs Position: bass guitarist, backup vocals and assistant road manager Performing with Glen since 1991. Birthplace: Phoenix, AZ Current Home: Scottsdale, AZ Background: Russ started playing his dad's guitar in grade school; graduating to electric to play school dances. After some proper schooling, Russ moved to Colorado to work in the wonderful world of retail. Since 1975, He has played in bluegrass, country and rock bands throughout the western world. He has performed or recorded with John McEuen, Link Wray, Kate Wallace, Ronnie Glover, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and so on. After many, many years, Russ is happy to be known as Glen's guitar tech emeritus; after losing his fastball and being relieved by Brad (see below). Russ enjoys outdoor sports and adventure and has a home theatre "disease." Russ and his very patient wife have one wonderful daughter. Personal Quote: "I love this business of show..."

Gary Bruzzese Position:Drums, percussion, vocals Performing with Glen since 1991 Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Current home: Scottsdale, AZ Background: Since leaving his native New York as a boy, Gary has lived in the Phoenix area where he is often the first drummer called for numerous recording projects. Gary performed with rock artist Brian Page and went to the finals in the hit television show "Star Search" in 1989. Gary is an avid golfer, scuba diver and workout freak, spending much of his time on the road in health clubs. Gary is one of Glen's golfing buddies, lately he hasn't been letting the boss win! Personal Quote: Sheesh!!!

Bill Maclay Position: Road Manager Employed with Glen since 1978. Birthplace: El Segundo, CA Current home: Inland Empire Background: I was born at a very young age in a Southern California beach town that did not have a beach. Fortunately there was a sound reinforcement company, so at the tender age of 15 I started my career in show business. Becoming a Sound Engineer offered me a fabulous opportunity to travel the world with a variety of entertainers. In 1978 I was ready to settle down, so I joined up with Glen. Sometime during the early 80's I realized that I was a better administrator than sound man and made the switch to Road Manager. I have truly enjoyed the last 20 plus years with Glen, but if I were to do it all over again I would be a Dentist, I could administer the same amount of pain, and the hours would be shorter... Personal Quote: Sleep is for wimps!

Brad Conyers Position: Audio Lead/ Monitor Engineer Employed with Glen since 1994 Birthplace: Vinton, IA Current Home: Fullerton, CA With a background in Jazz and Symphonic Percussion, Brad holds the distinction of being the only member in the troupe to play Carnegie Hall besides Glen himself. However, he accomplished this at the tender age of 15. When not stealing guitar -tech responsibilities from Russ, Brad acts as the band's personal sound slave and audio lead. "It's like mixing 5 records for 5 Producers simultaneously" says the current California Surf-Punk band member. His own band "the Ziggens" is finishing their 7th record, which is eagerly anticipated by Glen's children and grandchildren, plus six unnamed unemployed locksmith's just outside Gorman, Ca. Before hitting the road with the Campbell's in 94, Brad has worked with artists like Tony Bennett, Crystal Gayle and countless other acts that came through Knott's Berry Farm during his 6 year tenure. Personal Quote: "Friends don't let friends mix monitors."

John Ottenstein Position: Stage Manager, Driver, Set construction Employed with Glen since 1996. Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA Current Home: Chandler, AZ Stage manager "JO" is a man who wears many hats with the Glen Campbell show. John graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in business where he also served as Director of Men's Intramural Sports Program. After college John bought a Triumph motorcycle and traveled extensively throughout Central America. Upon returning to the States John began working in construction where his interest led him to furniture building and cabinet making. Through his custom woodwork John began his association with the entertainment industry eventually leading to his involvement with recording studio design and construction. It was during this time that John kindled friendships with Ken and Russell Skaggs which led to his employment with the Glen Campbell Show. Personal Quote: "Where's that rattle?"

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