Heaven Has A New Kid In Town

Eagles Co-founder Glenn Frey

"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of husband, best friend, father, comrade, and 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"

Glenn Frey, co-founder of the Eagles, died today at the age of 67.

As TMZ reported, "Glenn co-wrote and sang most of the Eagles hits, including "Take It Easy," "Tequila Sunrise," "Lyin' Eyes," and "Heartache Tonight," to name a few. He also co-wrote "Hotel California" and "Desperado" with Don Henley and took home 6 Grammys with the band. After the Eagles' 1980 breakup, Glenn launched a successful solo career, recording numerous hits ... most notably "The Heat Is On" and "You Belong to the City." Glenn also got into acting, snagging a recurring role on "Miami Vice" recording the hit Smugglers Blues for the show.

For most, the power of the Eagles rested with either Frey or Dan Henley, both of whom were superstars, along with Uncle Joe Walsh, on their own.

While, of course, I am fans of both Henley and Walsh, I preferred the material from Frey. Among my favorite Eagles songs which highlighted Frey were "Lyin Eyes" and "A New Kid in Town".



The Eagles have a boatload of great songs; they were simply tremendous and without question one of America's top super groups.

Three songs from his solo career are among my favorites. Two are from the Miami Vice material, "You Belong to the City" and "Smuggler's Blues", but my favorite is a ballad from his first solo album called "The One You Love".



Damn it man. I am very saddened to learn of the death of Glenn Frey.  Heaven has a new kid in town.

Travel Safe, Have Fun and Take It Easy. RIP Glenn Frey.