Glenn Frey passes away

[michelej1]

^Touching. I can't even believe it. I wonder if he died despite surgery or if surgical complications caused it. I always think of the Eagles hand in hand with FM. Michele

[KarmaContestant]

I almost feel bad for even saying this, but I hope the recent passing of Bowie, Frey, Cole and Haggarty really lights a fire under the asses of Fleetwood Mac, and especially Stevie Nicks.

In 10, 20 years from now, no one is going to care about the touring they're doing. Well, no one except those who went to see the shows. But the albums? The albums are their enduring legacy, forever.

And there aren't enough of them.

[SpyNote]

It's crazy that all these deaths are happening all at once (more or less). We're all getting older...

Don Henley's official statement:

“He was like a brother to me; we were family, and like most families, there was some dysfunction. But, the bond we forged 45 years ago was never broken, even during the 14 years that the Eagles were dissolved. We were two young men who made the pilgrimage to Los Angeles with the same dream: to make our mark in the music industry — and with perseverance, a deep love of music, our alliance with other great musicians and our manager, Irving Azoff, we built something that has lasted longer than anyone could have dreamed. But, Glenn was the one who started it all. He was the spark plug, the man with the plan. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and a work ethic that wouldn’t quit. He was funny, bullheaded, mercurial, generous, deeply talented and driven. He loved is wife and kids more than anything. We are all in a state of shock, disbelief and profound sorrow. We brought our two-year ‘History of the Eagles Tour’ to a triumphant close at the end of July and now he is gone. I’m not sure I believe in fate, but I know that crossing paths with Glenn Lewis Frey in 1970 changed my life forever, and it eventually had an impact on the lives of millions of other people all over the planet. It will be very strange going forward in a world without him in it. But, I will be grateful, every day, that he was in my life. Rest in peace, my brother. You did what you set out to do, and then some.”

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

It's crazy that all these deaths are happening all at once (more or less). We're all getting older...

Don Henley's official statement:

“He was like a brother to me; we were family, and like most families, there was some dysfunction.

I was just laughing because they were recounting that point in the documentary where Glenn threatened to beat Don Felder up during a live performance. He told him that after the show was over he was going to get him and Don must not have thought he was kidding, because as soon as the gig was over he ran and got in his car and drove away as fast as he could.

No, you do love and hate each other at the same time. Michele

[elle]

Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

I almost feel bad for even saying this, but I hope the recent passing of Bowie, Frey, Cole and Haggarty really lights a fire under the asses of Fleetwood Mac, and especially Stevie Nicks.

also Mott the Hoople / Bowie drummer Dale Griffin at 67, today.

[Macfanforever]

Oh my god.I dont believe this.I'm speechless.

[MikeInNV]

Originally Posted by michelej1

^Touching. I can't even believe it. I wonder if he died despite surgery or if surgical complications caused it. I always think of the Eagles hand in hand with FM. Michele

This article says he had been in the hospital since October 27 and that he was scheduled for surgery but developed pneumonia and was never able to have it.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...118-story.html

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by MikeInNV

This article says he had been in the hospital since October 27 and that he was scheduled for surgery but developed pneumonia and was never able to have it.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...118-story.html

Man, when your immune system is down, you die of pneumonia or infection more often than you do of the original ailment. It's very scary as these people get older and more vulnerable.

Michele