Glenn Frey has died

[demtenjeep]

of complications of his illnesses.

This one hurts badly

I loved the Eagles. Saw them last in October 2013

[demtenjeep]

1. so sad

Don Henley's statement on the death of his friend Glenn Frey:-
“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.

“We are all in a state of shock, disbelief and profound sorrow. We brought our two-year ‘History of the Eagles Tour’ to a triumphant close at the end of July and now he is gone. I’m not sure I believe in fate, but I know that crossing paths with Glenn Lewis Frey in 1970 changed my life forever, and it eventually had an impact on the lives of millions of other people all over the planet. It will be very strange going forward in a world without him in it. But, I will be grateful, every day, that he was in my life.

“Rest in peace, my brother. You did what you set out to do, and then some.”

[Siwsan]

2. I'm beginning to feel like we're living though an episode of the Twilight Zone

I'm almost afraid to look at the news, anymore!

[Jamastiene]

6. It is almost as if fate has forgotten the rule of 3s.

It was supposed to be that these sad, tragic events happen in threes, but we are well past 3 already. I think someone needs to find a way to arrest the grim reaper for abuse of power.

[Siwsan]

8. All of these deaths coincide with the one year anniversary of losing sister and my mom

It is as if mortality is hell bent on repeatedly kicking me in the ass.

[beac]

3. Only 67.

Another one gone much too young. Very sad.

[beam me up scottie]

4. Oh no. 2016 sucks already.

[Jamastiene]

5. At this rate, there will be no musicians or actors left by the end of the year.

I was never a big Eagles fan, but I can empathize with how you feel. I lost two of my favorites this year already; David Bowie and Dan Haggerty. RIP to all of our favorites, such amazingly talented individuals, we have lost.

[demtenjeep]

16. Loved The Eagles so much

we see Doobie Brothers in May

[edhopper]

7. I am a big Eagles fan as well

they were one of the Greatest Rock groups America ever produced.

And they were Glenn's band.

I am in shock, thought I'd get a chance to see them again.

[kentuck]

9. bummer.

[Odin2005]

10. My 62yo dad is a huge Eagles fan...

...he is going to be crushed when he hears this.

[MuseRider]

11. I saw the Eagles once

long ago when they were the warm up band for someone else, the Doobie Brothers maybe? That long ago. I had hoped they would be around this way again so I could see them having seen CSN just a couple of years ago and Ringo Starr, it was fun to see them old like me!

This has been a very hard week.

[demtenjeep]

13. they came to ICT in October 2013

we were on the floor row 20

paid a LOT for tickets worth every penny

[wordpix]

14. Fantastic show 1997 or so in Hartford

Iwas a big fan before but after, an even one

[MuseRider]

17. I think I was planning on driving

down there to see them but during symphony season I just miss so much so I was unable to go. Such a sad thing.

[underpants]

12. Saw them live in July. Charlottesville VA.

Saw them in July - a gift to my wife. Wasn't a fan - had been flipping past their songs for 10 years because I'd heard them so many times- but I was after the show.

[demtenjeep]

15. best group ever

there will be a Hole In The World

[Shrek]

18. I was there that night as well

Only time I ever saw them (did catch Joe Walsh a couple of times). Great show, great night.

RIP Glenn.

[demtenjeep]

19. definitely won't ever be the same

they were awesome.