Eagles Guitarist Glenn Frey ("Hotel California") Passed Away Today :(

[ChicaSkas 24,040]

So sad. It feels like I just went to an Eagles show. RIP, to a true musical legend.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/glenn-frey-eagles-guitarist-dies-at-67

 

Excerpt from the article:

"Frey wrote and provided vocals for many of the Eagles’ biggest hits hits, including “Heartache Tonight,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Tequila Sunrise” and “Take It Easy.”

The musician, with Don Henley, also co-wrote “Hotel California” and “Desperado.” The Eagles won six Grammys and five American Music Awards during its run, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Though the Eagles were scheduled to be feted at last December’s Kennedy Center Honors, the band postponed on account of Frey’s health.

Henley praised Frey in a statement, writing: “He was like a brother to me; we were family, and like most families, there was some dysfunction. But, the bond we forged 45 years ago was never broken, even during the 14 years that the Eagles were dissolved. We were two young men who made the pilgrimage to Los Angeles with the same dream: to make our mark in the music industry — and with perseverance, a deep love of music, our alliance with other great musicians and our manager, Irving Azoff, we built something that has lasted longer than anyone could have dreamed.

“But, Glenn was the one who started it all. He was the spark plug, the man with the plan. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and a work ethic that wouldn’t quit. He was funny, bullheaded, mercurial, generous, deeply talented and driven. He loved his wife and kids more than anything.”

A Detroit native, the teenage Frey played in a plethora of rock bands throughout the 1960s, though his fortunes hit a steady upward trajectory when he moved to Los Angeles, becoming an integral part of the Laurel Canyon folk-rock scene alongside neighbors Jackson Browne and J.D. Souther.

After meeting drummer Henley in 1970, Frey formed country-rock outfit the Eagles, which quickly become giants of the ‘70s rock world and one of the best-selling artists of all time. Co-writing with Browne, Frey’s “Take It Easy” hit No. 12 on the singles chart, followed by the successes of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Witchy Woman,” all from the band’s self-titled 1972 debut. Subsequent years saw the group notch radio hits with “Tequila Sunrise” and “Already Gone,” both of which featured Frey on lead vocals.

Moving away from country-rock toward a more mainstream sound, the Eagles went on a remarkable run through the latter half of the decade, notching five No. 1 singles (“Best of My Love,” “New Kid in Town,” “One of Those Nights,” “Heartache Tonight” and the all-conquering “Hotel California”) and three No. 1 studio albums from 1974 through ’79. The group’s 1976 collection, “Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975),” stood for many years as the best-selling album of all time; according to the RIAA, its 29x Platinum certification is now second only to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”"

[Luiz 4,253]

R.I.P  

[nobody3089 250]

Omg everybody is dying!!!?????? who's going to be next? I'm scared 

[Miker 5,683]

A huge fan....another loss for the music industry. Condolences to family, friends and lovers of good music.     

 

[Ambrosia 3,775]

So very sad.

 

 

[Quasi 11,034]

My father always listens to the Eagles so their music, even though I personally didn't listen to it, still hits home. 

Rest In Peace Glenn Frey. You'll be missed. 

[ChicaSkas 24,040]

Actually extra glad I taped the last show I went to, they sounded spot on... :cry:

[Alcina Dimitrescu 1,157]

Was i the only one who thought God Knows I Tried reading the OP :proud:

[Michelle 2,056]

Pretty sad at the news. Just a great band and glad to have seen them live. 

[Desperado 2,439]

Lana's curse x.x! 

[Sister 9,907]

It is just hard to believe that so many so soon is among us lately. So many cherished songs.

R.I.P

[Shadow 6,697]

This is a very sad month for rock. For a rock god like David Bowie and now legendary band member, Glenn Frey, to pass away so close together in time sends me chills. Lighting a candle and wishing for Glenn to rest in peace and comfort for his loved ones...