It was announced today that Glenn Frey died at the age of 67. It is unknown at this time how he died but according to TMZ.com, he had been battling intestinal issues for the past few months.
Frey was a founding member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, The Eagles, and wrote or co-wrote many of the band’s songs. Frey was also the lead singer for many of their hit songs, including “Take It Easy”, “Tequila Sunrise”, “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “Lyin’ Eyes”, “Already Gone”, “Heartache Tonight” and “New Kid In Town”.
Following the breakup of the Eagles in 1980, Glenn Frey would embark on a successful solo career with hit singles like “Smugglers Blues” and “You Belong to the City” and would have guest spots on Miami Vice. Frey’s biggest solo hit was from the Beverly Hills Cop Soundtrack, with “The Heat is On”.
The Eagles would get back together in 1994 and would have one of the most successful concert tours of all time.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the friends and family of Glenn Frey at this time.
RIP: Glenn Frey
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18 Jan
2016
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