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Post by vikingfan on Jan 18, 2016 17:11:02 GMT -5
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Post by Goldie on Jan 18, 2016 17:26:54 GMT -5
Horrible news!
Founding Member Of Eagles Glenn Frey Dies At 67, Band’s Website, Rep Report
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Glenn Frey, a founding member of the Eagles and guitarist, has died at the age of 67.
A statement posted on the band’s official website reports that Frey succumbed to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, 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 statement said.
The celebrity website TMZ.com was the first to report the news of Frey’s death.
This is a breaking news report. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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Post by Belle on Jan 18, 2016 17:28:40 GMT -5
no no no! Enough music death already  |
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Post by PoP80 on Jan 18, 2016 17:31:24 GMT -5
I just heard this terrible news. I was so hoping he would recover and reunite with the Eagles for the Kennedy Center Honors.
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Post by Goldie on Jan 18, 2016 17:35:06 GMT -5
Included is Glenn's heartfelt induction of Linda. One of Linda's biggest fans.
God Bless Glenn Frey forever!
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Post by Dianna on Jan 18, 2016 17:35:36 GMT -5
WTH? This is terrible..Just wow.. speechless..
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Post by erik on Jan 18, 2016 18:17:43 GMT -5
I really don't know what to say right at this moment.
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Post by Goldie on Jan 18, 2016 18:32:30 GMT -5
Glenn Frey Dead! "Eagles Guitarist' Dies at 67! FULL DETAILS! - Tribute Video #RIPGlennFrey
Published on Jan 18, 2016
Glenn Frey, co-founder and guitarist for the Eagles, has died.
We're told the cause of death was a combination of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia.
Frey had been battling intestinal issues for months and had surgery in November. We're told in the last few days his condition took a turn for the worse. He died in New York City.
Glenn co-wrote and sang on most of the Eagles hits, including "Take It Easy," "Tequila Sunrise," "Lyin' Eyes," and "Heartache Tonight," to name a few. He also co-wrote "Hotel California" and "Desperado" with Don Henley and took home 6 Grammys with the band.
After the Eagles' 1980 breakup, Glenn launched a successful solo career, recording numerous hits ... most notably "The Heat Is On" and "You Belong to the City."
Glenn also got into acting, snagging a recurring role on "Miami Vice."
He reunited with the Eagles in '94 for their monster Hell Freezes Over tour and recorded music till the end, releasing what would be his fifth and final solo LP, "After Hours," in 2012.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer had been fighting intestinal issues for awhile but his condition relapsed before the holidays, forcing the Eagles to pull out of their Kennedy Center Honors appearance in December. At the time, the band said he needed major surgery that would require a lengthy recovery.
Don Henley said, "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."
He added "We built something that has lasted longer than anyone could have dreamed. But Glenn was the one who started it all. 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."
Glenn was 67. RIP.
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Post by Richard W on Jan 18, 2016 19:01:33 GMT -5
This truly saddens me, even more than Bowie, who I came to later.
I was an Eagles fan from their first album.
Loved Frey's voice, especially on Tequila Sunrise and Lyin' Eyes.
His passing is like losing a piece of my youth.
Rest in peace, Glenn.
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Post by Dianna on Jan 18, 2016 20:15:20 GMT -5
Just now Anderson Cooper from CNN had a segment for Glenn.. Linda was mentioned.. also Dr. Sanjay Gupta spoke about the medical complications Glenn suffered. I will post it as soon as it becomes available.
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Post by hotwater on Jan 18, 2016 20:24:09 GMT -5
very sad tonight
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Post by sliderocker on Jan 18, 2016 20:31:39 GMT -5
I was channel surfing on XM in my car as I left work and came upon Deep Tracks playing a tribute to Glenn. I was floored and stunned beyond belief. Two major rock and rollers gone the same month. Not a good start to the year. I'd like to skip over to 2017 as there's no telling who else we will lose this year. RIP, Glenn.
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Post by erik on Jan 18, 2016 20:33:45 GMT -5
I was growing up in the late 70s when I first heard the Eagles (and Linda) on the radio, at a time when the variety of what one could hear on the radio was infinitely greater than what we have today. That band just embodied so much about L.A. and Southern California in the 1970s: the good; the bad; and, yes, even the ugly. And Glenn's own musical acumen, a great deal of which came from him having been born and raised in the Motor City, contributed so mightily to what we heard.
You also have to wonder how Linda herself is taking this; it must be a terrible shock to have someone who had been such a great friend and a part of her career for so long just pass away.
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Post by moe on Jan 18, 2016 21:09:36 GMT -5
This is just devastating I don't have words to express my sadness.
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Post by JasonKlose on Jan 18, 2016 21:11:28 GMT -5
Just now Anderson Cooper from CNN had a segment for Glenn.. Linda was mentioned.. also Dr. Sanjay Gupta spoke about the medical complications Glenn suffered. I will post it as soon as it becomes available. I was watching this earlier too. I still can't believe this. I first saw it on Facebook. What a shock! How many deaths have we seen so far in the music world this year? I'm kind of at a loss for words right now. I was obviously sad about Glenn, but then I started to think about Linda and wondered what her reaction was, and how she is taking it. This is so sad. |
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Post by moe on Jan 18, 2016 21:34:00 GMT -5
Linda is on CNN right now honoring Glenn.
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Post by Dianna on Jan 18, 2016 21:40:24 GMT -5
Linda is on CNN right now honoring Glenn. I was just gonna say.. she's on the phone talking to Anderson Cooper |
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Post by JasonKlose on Jan 18, 2016 21:44:01 GMT -5
Linda is on CNN right now honoring Glenn. I was just gonna say.. she's on the phone talking to Anderson Cooper Watching CNN right now......Linda on the phone with Anderson Cooper. |
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Post by JasonKlose on Jan 18, 2016 22:05:48 GMT -5
Linda had nothing but fond memories and kind words for Glenn and the Eagles. She pretty much told Anderson the same story she told me when I talked to her. I was so glad to hear her voice......she sounded wonderful.
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Post by Dianna on Jan 18, 2016 22:10:29 GMT -5
Linda had nothing but fond memories and kind words for Glenn and the Eagles. She pretty much told Anderson the same story she told me when I talked to her. I was so glad to hear her voice......she sounded wonderful. I hope the interview gets uploaded so it can get posted. I liked how Anderson ended the call with Linda.. "It's an honor to speak to you." |
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Post by Belle on Jan 18, 2016 22:44:18 GMT -5
It's Your World Now
“It's Your World Now”
Written by Glenn Frey and Jack Tempchin
From the Eagles’ Long Road Out of Eden album
A perfect day, the sun is sinkin' low
As evening falls, the gentle breezes blow
The time we shared went by so fast
Just like a dream, we knew it couldn't last
But I'd do it all again
If I could, somehow
But I must be leavin' soon
It's your world now
It's your world now
My race is run
I'm moving on
Like the setting sun
No sad goodbyes
No tears allowed
You'll be alright
It's your world now
Even when we are apart
You'll always be in my heart
When dark clouds appear in the sky
Remember true love never dies
But first a kiss, one glass of wine
Just one more dance while there's still time
My one last wish: someday, you'll see
How hard I tried and how much you meant to me
It's your world now
Use well your time
Be part of something good
Leave something good behind
The curtain falls
I take my bow
That's how it's meant to be
It's your world now
It's your world now
It's your world now
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Post by Goldie on Jan 18, 2016 23:13:46 GMT -5
early Linda and Glenn-1971:
cool video of Glenn's leading vocals:
Don Henley's words on Glenn's death
CBS News
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Post by Goldie on Jan 19, 2016 0:47:29 GMT -5
Some prophetic words from Don Henley saying "it will be Glenn Frey who ends the Eagles thing." (just don't think this is what he had in mind) Linda clip in this video too.
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Post by Goldie on Jan 19, 2016 1:16:28 GMT -5
This is one of the better bios I have seen so far. At least they mention Linda. Glenn Frey, Eagles Guitarist, Dies at 67 Glenn Frey, a founding member and guitarist of the Eagles, one of the most popular and commercially successful artists of the 1970s, has died. The band confirmed the news on Monday (Jan. 18) with a statement on its website. "Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia," read the statement. "Words can neither describe our sorrow, nor our love and respect for all that he has given to us, his family, the music community & millions of fans worldwide." Frey had been battling intestinal issues that caused the band to postpone its Kennedy Center Honors. A statement from the band said then the recurring problem would require "major surgery and a lengthy recovery period." Eagles drummer and vocalist Don Henley issued the following statement: "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 is 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." Frey was born on Nov. 6, 1948 in Detroit and was raised in nearby Royal Oak. He grew up on both the Motown sounds and harder-edged rock of his hometown. He played in a succession of local bands in the city and first connected with Bob Seger when Frey's band, the Mushrooms, convinced Seger to write a song for them. Frey can also be heard singing extremely loud backing vocals (particularly on the first chorus) on Seger's first hit and Frey's first recorded appearance, 1968's "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man." But it wasn't long before warmer climes called and Frey followed then-girlfriend Joan Silwin to Los Angeles. Her sister Alexandra was a member of Honey Ltd., a girl group associated with Nancy Sinatra producer Lee Hazelwood, and she introduced Frey to her friend John David Souther. It was a portentous introduction. Before long the two were living as roommates in East L.A. with another aspiring songwriter named Jackson Browne. All three quickly became deeply involved in the burgeoning L.A. country-rock scene centered around the Troubadour nightclub that started with the Byrds, proliferated with Gram Parsons and the Flying Burrito Brothers and would, in softer form, dominate American airwaves for the bulk of the 1970s. But first. Frey and Souther would pay their dues as an unsuccessful duo, Longbranch Pennywhistle. The pair released a self-titled album on the short-lived indie Amos Records in 1969, but soon split up. In 1971, fellow future country-rock superstar Linda Ronstadt was seeking a backing band and, on the advice of Souther, her boyfriend, hired Frey along with his friend, drummer Don Henley. On the night of their first show with Ronstadt, the ambitious and driven pair decided to form their own band and later recruited ex-Poco bassist Randy Meisner and former Burritos guitarist Bernie Leadon. The Eagles became one of the first artists signed to David Geffen's then-new label, Asylum. The group was an instant success, riding on the back of its first single, "Take It Easy" -- a song written almost entirely by Jackson Browne, with some lyrics added by Frey. Via a long string of mid '70s hits like "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Desperado," "Tequila Sunrise," "Best of My Love" (No. 1 March 1975) "Witchy Woman" the funkier "One of These Nights" (No. 1 August 1975) and the harder-edged "Already Gone" (many written by bandmembers in collaboration with Souther), the Eagles became the standard-bearers -- and Asylum Records became the epicenter -- of the California soft-rock explosion. (Barney Hoskyns' 2006 book Hotel California is an excellent history of that scene and the Eagles' role in it.) Guitarist Don Felder filled out the band's sound in 1974, and after Leadon left the following year, guitarist Joe Walsh joined – beefing up the band's sound and lofting them to even greater heights with the 1976 "Hotel California" album, which spawned No. 1 singles with the title track and Frey's "New Kid in Town," possibly his defining song. Along with Fleetwood Mac's Rumors, those albums defined the denim, drugs and decadence of the jet-setting late '70s California rock scene. But drugs, egos and success soon took their toll, and it was some three years before the Eagles released a follow-up album with The Long Run. Spurred by the Hot 100 No. 1 single "Heartache Tonight," the album was a commercial success -- and helped bring the music industry out of a post-disco sales tailspin -- but the band succumbed to infighting and split in 1980. Frey embarked on a successful solo career, enjoying a series of '80s hits, the biggest of which were tied to soundtracks like Beverly Hills Cop ("The Heat Is On") and Miami Vice ("You Belong to the City"). He was even a regular character on the latter show, portraying a guitar-playing smuggler named Jimmy Cole. But the Eagles' solo hits began to dry up in the 1990s, and before long a reunion tour was masterminded by Irving Azoff, the group's longtime manager. The tour's title mocked the acrimony with which the group split up: "Hell Freezes Over." The group continued to tour periodically -- and lucratively -- over the past two decades, releasing just scattered new material and focusing on solo works. In 2012, Frey released his first solo album since the 1990s, a collection of pop standards called After Hours. While the Eagles were reviled as much as they were revered during their heyday -- a situation hilariously rendered in a scene in The Big Lebowski, when the title character is physically ejected from a taxi for asking the driver to turn off the radio when "Peaceful Easy Feeling" comes on -- there's no questioning the enduring quality of their hits or the freshness of their sound, particularly the keening harmonies of Henley, Frey and Meisner. But more lasting may be its success: For years the group's 1976 collection Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 regularly swapped places with Michael Jackson's Thriller as the top-selling album of all time -- and has been certified a whopping 29 times platinum by the RIAA. Hotel California is certified 16 times platinum. Frey and Henley were the Eagles' leaders and only two constant members, and it's difficult to imagine the group continuing without him. Discussing the superb 2013 History of the Eagles, Part 1 documentary with Billboard, Frey said: "You couldn't have asked for a better script for a bunch of guys in their 20s trying to make it into the music business. We were young, we made mistakes, we still make mistakes. It's the story of an American band, but it's also the story of the songs we wrote and what those songs did to [people]. We're here because everybody likes the songs." news.yahoo.com/glenn-frey-eagles-guitarist-dies-67-220810564.html |
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Post by fabtastique on Jan 19, 2016 1:35:13 GMT -5
Yes very sad, posted the story in General Music area of forum, I hold have checked here first
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Post by rick on Jan 19, 2016 1:55:58 GMT -5
Yes, this is very sad news. The way that it was worded that The Eagles would be honored at The Kennedy Center Honors next year made me think that Glenn was on the mend. R.I.P. Glenn. You gave us wonderful music and memories. Here is L.A. Observed's take on the death of Glenn Frey -- L.A. Observed's Obituary of Glenn Frey |
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Post by rumba on Jan 19, 2016 2:42:50 GMT -5
I'm thoroughly bummed I missed Linda on AC 360 tonight. I recorded the repeat but she was on in the second hour of the Live broadcast and they apparently only rerun the first hour.
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Post by rick on Jan 19, 2016 5:06:05 GMT -5
I'm thoroughly bummed I missed Linda on AC 360 tonight. I recorded the repeat but she was on in the second hour of the Live broadcast and they apparently only rerun the first hour. Rumba, thank you very much for the heads-up about Linda being on the second hour of Anderson Cooper's AC 360. First, I checked CNN's website and it had the obituary for Glenn Frey that did not feature the interview with Linda. I happen to have Apple TV and thought I'd check the CNN go App on there, and, sure enough, the interview with Linda was there in its entirety. Not sure how many people have Apple TV or Roku, etc., but it is there as part of the second hour of "AC 360." Linda, of course, sounded somber after hearing of the death of Glenn Frey, but she talked about the memories that she had from way back when and staring out together before, as she said, "any of us were famous." Linda's speaking voice sounded clear and strong. She talked about what a hard worker Glenn Frey was. She also talked about how Glenn Frey and Don Henley did not have a place to rehearse and so she and J.D. Souther had a little house in the Hollywood Hills and they told Glenn and Don to use the living room. She said that she and J.D. went out to see a movie to give them privacy and she said when they got back home, Glenn and Don had worked out "Witchy Woman" and she said she never heard that song sound better than that first time she heard it in her living room. |
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Post by eddiejinnj on Jan 19, 2016 6:39:22 GMT -5
Glenn Frey RIP. My condolences to his family and friends including Linda. I had a feeling Linda would be on to give her thoughts on him. Very unexpected and sad!!!!!! eddiejinnj
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Post by PoP80 on Jan 19, 2016 8:26:44 GMT -5
It was nice to hear Linda's recollections of Glenn Frey on AC 360. Linda and Glenn had similar work ethics and both perfectionists in many ways. So many of Linda's friends and contemporaries in the music business are gone, and much to young...
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