In recent weeks, the world has mourned over a succession of well-loved artists who have passed away. We have yet lost another one, as Glenn Frey, guitarist of the Eagles, has died of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia. He was 67.
On their official website, the Eagles posted the following announcement:
It Is With The Heaviest of Hearts That We Announce…
…the passing of our comrade, Eagles founder, Glenn Frey, in New York City on Monday, January 18th, 2016.
Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute 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.
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.
Cindy Frey | Taylor Frey | Deacon Frey | Otis Frey|
Don Henley | Joe Walsh | Timothy B. Schmit | Bernie Leadon | Irving Azoff“It’s Your World Now”
Written by Glenn Frey and Jack Tempchin
From the Eagles’ Long Road Out of Eden albumA 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 nowIt’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 nowEven when we are apart
You’ll always be in my heart
When dark clouds appear in the sky
Remember true love never diesBut 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 meIt’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
According to entertainment reports, the well-loved guitarist had been battling intestinal issues for months, before finally undergoing surgery in November. His condition had apparently relapsed before taking a turn for the worse, in the last days leading to his death.
A founding member of the Eagles, Frey co-wrote and sang on most of their songs, notably co-writing “Hotel California” and “Desperado”. He also co-wrote and sang on hits such as “Take It Easy,” “Tequila Sunrise,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” and “Heartache Tonight”.
The Eagles broke up in 1980, but has reunited with the band and performed every now and then since.
Glenn Frey, you will be missed.
Thoughts on this? Did you grow up with the Eagles’ music?
