Glenn Frey

Glenn Frey
Frey performing with the Eagles in 2008.
Born(1948-11-06)November 6, 1948
Detroit, Michigan, US
DiedJanuary 18, 2016(2016-01-18) (aged 67)
New York, New York, US
Cause of deathPneumonia, rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis[1]
Musical career
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • actor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active1966–2016
Labels

Glenn Lewis Frey (/fraɪ/) (November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, producer and actor. He was best known as a founding member of rock band the Eagles.

During the seventies, Frey played guitar with the band, as well as piano and keyboards. Frey was one of the primary singers of the Eagles, he sang lead vocals on songs such as "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", "Tequila Sunrise", "Already Gone", "Lyin' Eyes", "New Kid in Town", and "Heartache Tonight".

On January 18, 2016, Frey died in New York City at the age of 67 from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia. He had been recovering from intestinal surgery.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "The Eagles' Glenn Frey dead at 67". CNN. January 18, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  2. ↑ Morton, Victor (January 18, 2016). "Glenn Frey, Eagles guitarist, dies at 67". The Washington Times. Retrieved January 18, 2016.

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