The world is now mourning the loss of another of rock's greatest, after the sad passing of Eagles' founder, solo star and guitarist Glenn Frey.
News broke yesterday that 'Tequila Sunrise', 'Hotel California' and 'Heat Is On' star Frey had died aged 67, from a combination of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia.
Now, the world has spoken out in tribute, with bandmate and close friend Don Henley remembering Frey:
“He was like a brother to me; we were family, and like most families, there was some dysfunction. But, the bond we...
Posted by Don Henley on Monday, 18 January 2016
Not only that, but the likes of Brian May, Ryan Adams, Brian Wilson and many more from the world of music and beyond have also paid their respects to the star:
So now our old comrade Buffin - from Mott the Hoople - is gone. And Glen Frey from the Eagles ? My God. The sound of our own wheels ... Bri
— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) January 18, 2016
RIP Buffin and Glen Frey. Some great days - in our memories for a little while longer. I'm finding this month pretty sad. Bri
— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) January 18, 2016
RIP, Glenn Frey. Travel to the stars safely, bro. pic.twitter.com/jVDPy5zkLe
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) January 18, 2016
I was shocked to hear about Glenn Frey passing away – it was a real blow to hear. Love & Mercy to Glenn’s family tonight. – Brian
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 19, 2016
People I respect and love are just leaving us too fast ,, Now we have Lost Glenn Frey who was a member of the... https://t.co/94Dxse4OF7
— Meat Loaf (@RealMeatLoaf) January 18, 2016
np -- two of mighty glenn frey's favorites... If you don't know me by now -- harold melvin/blue notes get off in it -- eddie hinton
— Cameron Crowe (@CameronCrowe) January 19, 2016
So sad about Glenn Frey. I used to listen to his solo record No Fun Aloud as a kid and it made me so happy.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) January 19, 2016
Fuck, now Glenn Frey has died at 67 #TheEagles ...https://t.co/djvB57sTFS
— Kevin Cummins (@KCMANC) January 18, 2016
Don Henley on Glenn Frey via @suziperry https://t.co/m48QvmbwJ2
— Bob Harris (@WhisperingBob) January 18, 2016
RIP Glenn Frey.
— Huey Morgan (@OfficialHuey) January 18, 2016
The multi-Grammy winning founding member co-wrote and sung such iconic tracks as 'Take It Easy', 'Tequila Sunrise', 'Lyin' Eyes', and "'Heartache Tonight' - as well as penning 'Hotel California' and 'Desperado' with Don Henley. He later formed a successful solo career, rising to fame in his own spotlight with the likes of 'The Heat Is On' and 'You Belong To The City'.