Glenn Frey, co-founder of the American rock band Eagles, has died at the age of 67 years in New York. “Glenn struggled in recent weeks a courageous struggle, but he succumbed sadly complications of rheumatoid arthritis, acute colitis and pneumonia,” the band said on Monday (local time) with on its website. “Words can express neither sorrow nor the love and respect for all that he has given us his family, the music community and millions of fans worldwide,” it was said about the singer and guitarist.
The Eagles had been founded in 1971 by music executives as backing for the country rock singer Linda Ronstadt. With her warm melodic sound, they were the epitome of the California rock. Among the best known titles include “Hotel California”, “Take It Easy”, “Tequila Sunrise”, “Lyin ‘Eyes” and “Heartache Tonight”.
Glenn Frey died at the age of 67 years.
“He was like a brother to me, we were family, and as with most families, there were some disturbances,” said band member Don Henley with Deutsche Presse-Agentur. “But the covenant that we forged 45 years ago, was never broken, not even during the 14 years that had separated the Eagles.” Glenn had brought everything rolling, the sparkling spark and the one with the plan was.
“He had an encyclopedic knowledge of pop music and a work ethic that never gave up. He was funny, stubborn, by leaps and bounds, generous, deeply talented and driven, “Henley wrote. “He loved his wife and children more than anything else. We are all in a state of shock, disbelief and deep sorrow. “Encounter Frey, have changed Henleys life forever and had an impact on the lives of millions of fans around the world.
last July had the six Grammys excellent band its “History of the Eagles Tour” ended when Frey played his last concert in Los Angeles. In early December had the quartet to Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, Henley and Frey are to receive the prestigious award from the Kennedy Center in Washington, could not attend due to state of health but Freys. The ceremony was then postponed by one year in order to let participate all four band members. In 1998, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Thousands of fans shared the news about the death Freys on Facebook and Twitter and expressed its condolences to the band. “Glenn Frey, you will be deeply missed. Thank you for everything you have given us, “wrote rock singer Sheryl Crow (53) on Twitter.
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