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Don Henley, Brian May, Ryan Adams pay tribute to Eagles' Glenn Frey

'He was like a brother to me'

 

RIP, Glenn Frey dies as Brian May, Ryan Adams pay tribute - Heat Is On Photo: wenn

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: 

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'.

Below: RIP - the brilliant musicians we've lost in the last year

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