Glenn Frey
American rock musician

Born:November 6, 1948
Died:January 18, 2016
Age at death:67
Manner of death:Natural Causes
Cause of death:Pneumonia
Zodiac Sign:Scorpio
Height:1.75 m (5′9″)
Children:3
Born in:Detroit, United States
Languages:English
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Famous For
Bands
EaglesLongbranch/Pennywhistle
Movies & TV
Jerry MaguireLet's Get HarryHistory of the EaglesSouth of Sunset
Songs & Albums
The Heat Is OnYou Belong to the CityThe Tower of PowerThe AllnighterNo Fun Aloud
Awards
Kennedy Center Honors (2016)
Glenn Frey
American rock musician
Biography
Glenn Lewis Frey (; November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016) was an American musician and songwriter. He was a founding member of the rock band Eagles, for whom he was the co-lead singer and frontman, roles he came to share with fellow member Don Henley, with whom he wrote most of Eagles' material. Frey played guitar and keyboards as well as singing lead vocals on songs such as "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", "Tequila Sunrise", "Already Gone", "James Dean", "Lyin' Eyes", "New Kid in Town", and "Heartache Tonight". While Eagles were on hiatus from 1980 to 1994, Frey embarked on a successful solo career. He released his debut album, No Fun Aloud, in 1982 and went on to record Top 40 hits "The One You Love", "Smuggler's Blues", "Sexy Girl", "The Heat Is On", "You Belong to the City", "True Love", "Soul Searchin'", and "Livin' Right". As a member of Eagles, Frey won six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards. Eagles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the first year they were nominated. Consolidating his solo recordings and those with the Eagles, Frey had 24 Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Glenn Frey was a member of the band, The Eagles

Press photo of the band Eagles by Asylum. Although no date is given, it dates from 1974 to 1975, as those were the only two years the lineup depicted was active. No copyright markings on the photo.

The Eagles in concert - December 18, 2010 Melbourne Australia - Glenn Frey