Eagles founder and lead singer Glenn Frey passed away in New York today (Monday in the US).
The guitarist had been battling intestinal issues for months prior to his death.
Eagle founder Gary Frey has passed away. Photo: Eagles.com
'It's with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our comrade, Eagles founder, Glenn Frey, in New York City,” a post on the Eagles website reads.
'Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia.
'The Frey family would like to thank everyone who joined Glenn to fight this fight and hoped and prayed for his recovery,” the post reads.
'Words can neither describe our sorrow, nor our love and respect for all that he has given to us, his family, the music community and millions of fans worldwide.” The rocker was a founding member of the Eagles and co-wrote many of the band's hits, including Take It Easy, Lyin' Eyes, and Hotel California.
He also enjoyed a successful solo career after the group's split in 1980, and hit the top of the charts around the world in 1984 with his song The Heat is On from the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack. He also ventured into acting, landing a recurring role on 1980s TV series Miami Vice and an appearance in Tom Cruise's 1996 film Jerry Maguire.
The Eagles reunited for a comeback tour in 1994 and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Frey released his fifth and final solo album, After Hours, in 2012.
Additional reporting – Stuff.co.nz
3 comments
I guess it had to happen
Posted on 19-01-2016 15:03 | By GreertonBoy
one of these nights? After spending his life in the fast lane, with witchy women and lying eyes.... this Desperado,once the new kid in town.... a victim of love who used to take it to the limit, wasted time at the hotel California drinking Tequila Sunrise and admiring the pretty maids all in a row. He was in it for the long run, the journey to the sorcerer has left a hole in the world. Now he has to learn to be still, no more cloudy days, he has left a hole in the world, definitely a heartache tonight. I hope he will be finally getting to take it easy... remember, love will keep us alive. Poor ol' 55 ... I cant tell you why? After the thrill is gone.... Too late for soul searching I guess? The heat is on, even after hours, No fun allowed..strange weather
What a loss!
Posted on 19-01-2016 17:47 | By PenIt
So gutted, what a nice guy he was - one of the best. The world has lost another great musician - the 'upstairs' band just keeps getting better - damn!
Unfortunately....
Posted on 20-01-2016 07:05 | By GreertonBoy
All of the real rockers are getting older... I think it is pretty well all down hill from here... For anyone who didn't catch on, my last post is made up almost completely from Eagles and Glenns song/album titles... that is why it may not have made alot of sense to some.... RIP Glenn... very true PenIT, the band up stairs would be awesome :)
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