Glenn Frey Passed Away Today (1 Viewer)

[Bob Magaw]

RIP

He can check out any time he likes, but his musical legacy will never leave.

Steely Dan and The Eagles seemed to strike a chord with their cynical lyrics which captured an era in the '70s while they were still living through it (generally not an easy thing to do), and thereby helped define the spirit of their age, musically speaking. The Eagles Greatest Hits was the biggest selling (US?) album of the 20th century, and currently second ever at 29 X Platinum, behind only Michael Jackson's Thriller.

"Hotel California" (live '77), massive Spanish-inflected dueling guitars outro between Don Felder and Joe Walsh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puHoadtIivc

On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
I had to stop for the night
There she stood in the doorway;
I heard the mission bell
And I was thinking to myself,
"This could be Heaven or this could be Hell"
Then she lit up a candle and she showed me the way
There were voices down the corridor,
I thought I heard them say...

Welcome to the Hotel California
Such a lovely place (Such a lovely place)
Such a lovely face
Plenty of room at the Hotel California
Any time of year (Any time of year)
You can find it here

Her mind is Tiffany-twisted, she got the Mercedes bends
She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys she calls friends
How they dance in the courtyard, sweet summer sweat.
Some dance to remember, some dance to forget

So I called up the Captain,
"Please bring me my wine"
He said, "We haven't had that spirit here since nineteen sixty nine"
And still those voices are calling from far away,
Wake you up in the middle of the night
Just to hear them say...

Welcome to the Hotel California
Such a lovely place (Such a lovely place)
Such a lovely face
They livin' it up at the Hotel California
What a nice surprise (what a nice surprise)
Bring your alibis

Mirrors on the ceiling,
The pink champagne on ice
And she said "We are all just prisoners here, of our own device"
And in the master's chambers,
They gathered for the feast
They stab it with their steely knives,
But they just can't kill the beast

Last thing I remember, I was
Running for the door
I had to find the passage back
To the place I was before
"Relax, " said the night man,
"We are programmed to receive.
You can check-out any time you like,
But you can never leave! "

Life In The Fast Lane (live '95)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04176XP9Ij0

Pretty Maids All In A Row (live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRSUBH5JFf4

* The Eagles were among the very best (with CSN) at harmonizing vocals, they were naturals and extremely talented, but to do it at the level they did, you have to know they took it very seriously and worked hard at it, which speaks to their professionalism (Clown Prince Of Rock Joe Walsh notwithstanding ).

 

[Smack Tripper]

:( wasn't he just on the Dan Patrick show a couple weeks ago? No idea he was sick or anything...

This is what I thought. He looked fine and was in a great mood. RIP

I have a few friends close to the situation and he's been very sick for awhile. The Eagles didn't perform at the Kennedy Center honors because Glenn was really bad. I heard "near death" at that time. Azoff is saying it was from complications from his arthritis medication. I was told Frey said himself his health issues were due to everything he put his body through back in the party/drug days. Again, all 3rd party. He seemed fine and in good form when I saw him in concert. There is no Eagles without Frey. RIP Glenn...

Damn, was there hope for him?

I assume he had the best care, seems such a crazy thing to take you. I like man, saw them this last run, and in July, he was in great, voice, spirits, and apart from being a little rounder around the middle, seemed in great help. Its just so scary to know how these combos of medicine can turn against you.

And.... did you ever get any inside info on Hotel California?

 

[glock]

RIP

He can check out any time he likes, but his musical legacy will never leave.

Steely Dan and The Eagles seemed to strike a chord with their cynical lyrics which captured an era in the '70s while they were still living through it (generally not an easy thing to do), and thereby helped define the spirit of their age, musically speaking. The Eagles Greatest Hits was the biggest selling (US?) album of the 20th century, and currently second ever at 29 X Platinum, behind only Michael Jackson's Thriller.

"Hotel California" (live '77), massive Spanish-inflected dueling guitars outro between Don Felder and Joe Walsh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puHoadtIivc

On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hairWarm smell of colitas, rising up through the air

Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light

My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim

I had to stop for the night

There she stood in the doorway;

I heard the mission bell

And I was thinking to myself,

"This could be Heaven or this could be Hell"

Then she lit up a candle and she showed me the way

There were voices down the corridor,

I thought I heard them say...

Welcome to the Hotel California

Such a lovely place (Such a lovely place)

Such a lovely face

Plenty of room at the Hotel California

Any time of year (Any time of year)

You can find it here

Her mind is Tiffany-twisted, she got the Mercedes bends

She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys she calls friends

How they dance in the courtyard, sweet summer sweat.

Some dance to remember, some dance to forget

So I called up the Captain,

"Please bring me my wine"

He said, "We haven't had that spirit here since nineteen sixty nine"

And still those voices are calling from far away,

Wake you up in the middle of the night

Just to hear them say...

Welcome to the Hotel California

Such a lovely place (Such a lovely place)

Such a lovely face

They livin' it up at the Hotel California

What a nice surprise (what a nice surprise)

Bring your alibis

Mirrors on the ceiling,

The pink champagne on ice

And she said "We are all just prisoners here, of our own device"

And in the master's chambers,

They gathered for the feast

They stab it with their steely knives,

But they just can't kill the beast

Last thing I remember, I was

Running for the door

I had to find the passage back

To the place I was before

"Relax, " said the night man,

"We are programmed to receive.

You can check-out any time you like,

But you can never leave! "

Life In The Fast Lane (live '95)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04176XP9Ij0

Pretty Maids All In A Row (live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRSUBH5JFf4

* The Eagles were among the very best (with CSN) at harmonizing vocals, they were naturals and extremely talented, but to do it at the level they did, you have to know they took it very seriously and worked hard at it, which speaks to their professionalism (Clown Prince Of Rock Joe Walsh notwithstanding ).

Let us not forget that Felder wrote the music for Hotel California. (the song...)

 

[Ditka Butkus]

damn, seems way premature...heart related?

ETA: arthritis, colitis and pneumonia

didn't know you could die from those things...

He looked perfectly fine last year when he introduced Linda Ronstadt into the Rock n Roll HOF.

"One smell of Colitis rising up through the air"

 

[GregR]

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

:( wasn't he just on the Dan Patrick show a couple weeks ago? No idea he was sick or anything...

This is what I thought. He looked fine and was in a great mood. RIP

I have a few friends close to the situation and he's been very sick for awhile. The Eagles didn't perform at the Kennedy Center honors because Glenn was really bad. I heard "near death" at that time. Azoff is saying it was from complications from his arthritis medication. I was told Frey said himself his health issues were due to everything he put his body through back in the party/drug days. Again, all 3rd party. He seemed fine and in good form when I saw him in concert. There is no Eagles without Frey. RIP Glenn...

Damn, was there hope for him?

I assume he had the best care, seems such a crazy thing to take you. I like man, saw them this last run, and in July, he was in great, voice, spirits, and apart from being a little rounder around the middle, seemed in great help. Its just so scary to know how these combos of medicine can turn against you.

And.... did you ever get any inside info on Hotel California?

If he was taking any type of biologic agent for his RA, such as Remicade or Humira, those have very serious side effects, including possible death. My Pop has RA and was on both of those at one time, but had to go off because the side effects nearly did him in.

 

[Bob Magaw]

Henley and Frey got the lyric credit on Hotel California (Felder for the music).

 

[Dr. Octopus]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

 

[Aerial Assault]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

I think it has something to do with the fact that their music sometimes sounds simple, like anyone could do it. The stupider/less musically educated the listener, the more likely this conclusion. When in fact harmonizing as well as Henley and Frey did is incredibly rare, Henley is a ridiculously talented (and underrated) drummer, much of the guitar and bass playing was quite complex, and their songwriting was masterclass-level.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

So what's the question?

Why do some people dislike the Eagles?

 

[Tackling Dummies]

The Dude was not a fan.

NSFW language:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JlmvtAHhnc

 

[Bob Magaw]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

I have to admit to liking The Eagles a lot more once Joe Walsh joined them.

 

[nirad3]

:( wasn't he just on the Dan Patrick show a couple weeks ago? No idea he was sick or anything...

This is what I thought. He looked fine and was in a great mood. RIP

Apparently that was a replay from about a year ago, unless I heard Reggie Miller wrong this morning.

 

[JuniorNB]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

There's a weird dynamic with the male species when it comes to music. Not everyone, but some guys try to show their manliness by only admitting to liking heavier music. In their mind, there's nothing tough about acoustic guitar, tight harmonies, and great melodies.

 

[Tom Servo]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

I have to admit to liking The Eagles a lot more once Joe Walsh joined them.

With my favorite JW song being "Life's Been Good".

 

[Apple Jack]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

I think it has something to do with the fact that their music sometimes sounds simple, like anyone could do it. The stupider/less musically educated the listener, the more likely this conclusion. When in fact harmonizing as well as Henley and Frey did is incredibly rare, Henley is a ridiculously talented (and underrated) drummer, much of the guitar and bass playing was quite complex, and their songwriting was masterclass-level.

Don't think it has anything to do with it's simplicity, but a lot to do with sterility. Even when they go for something swinging, it's stiff as a board. Plus anybody in the tank for Gram Parsons, Hillman, Clark, Clarence White, etc is likely going to find the Eagles way over-overpolished. Beyond that, I just don't like the songs. The Lebowski thing was just a rallying point for everybody who felt similarly having that sentiment pop up so randomly and hilariously.

 

[cstu]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

There's a weird dynamic with the male species when it comes to music. Not everyone, but some guys try to show their manliness by only admitting to liking heavier music. In their mind, there's nothing tough about acoustic guitar, tight harmonies, and great melodies.

Jeffrey Lebowski was a Creedence fan, not exactly heavy metal.

 

[cstu]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

I have to admit to liking The Eagles a lot more once Joe Walsh joined them.

With my favorite JW song being "Life's Been Good".

Great song, but Funk 49 for me. Also, like Life in the Fast Lane and Rocky Mountain Way.

 

[Aerial Assault]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

I think it has something to do with the fact that their music sometimes sounds simple, like anyone could do it. The stupider/less musically educated the listener, the more likely this conclusion. When in fact harmonizing as well as Henley and Frey did is incredibly rare, Henley is a ridiculously talented (and underrated) drummer, much of the guitar and bass playing was quite complex, and their songwriting was masterclass-level.

Don't think it has anything to do with it's simplicity, but a lot to do with sterility. Even when they go for something swinging, it's stiff as a board. Plus anybody in the tank for Gram Parsons, Hillman, Clark, Clarence White, etc is likely going to find the Eagles way over-overpolished. Beyond that, I just don't like the songs. The Lebowski thing was just a rallying point for everybody who felt similarly having that sentiment pop up so randomly and hilariously.

Enh. They were "overpolished" because they were ridiculously good.

 

[cstu]

“The colitis and pneumonia were side effects from all the meds,” he told TheWrap. “He died from complications of ulcer and colitis after being treated with drugs for his rheumatoid arthritis which he had for over 15 years.”

 

[Joe Summer]

Think the Cardinals will wear a memorial uniform patch this Sunday?

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

“The colitis and pneumonia were side effects from all the meds,” he told TheWrap. “He died from complications of ulcer and colitis after being treated with drugs for his rheumatoid arthritis which he had for over 15 years.”

yepper. told ya. RA biologics are horrible.

 

[Apple Jack]

colitis too close to colitas for my comfort.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Didnt realize how close frey and bob seger were.

 

[Mr. Ected]

:( wasn't he just on the Dan Patrick show a couple weeks ago? No idea he was sick or anything...

This is what I thought. He looked fine and was in a great mood. RIP

Watched the DP show today, and they talked about his appearance. It was April of 2015. They played parts of it and said it was up on the website.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

I think it has something to do with the fact that their music sometimes sounds simple, like anyone could do it. The stupider/less musically educated the listener, the more likely this conclusion. When in fact harmonizing as well as Henley and Frey did is incredibly rare, Henley is a ridiculously talented (and underrated) drummer, much of the guitar and bass playing was quite complex, and their songwriting was masterclass-level.

Don't think it has anything to do with it's simplicity, but a lot to do with sterility. Even when they go for something swinging, it's stiff as a board. Plus anybody in the tank for Gram Parsons, Hillman, Clark, Clarence White, etc is likely going to find the Eagles way over-overpolished. Beyond that, I just don't like the songs. The Lebowski thing was just a rallying point for everybody who felt similarly having that sentiment pop up so randomly and hilariously.

Enh. They were "overpolished" because they were ridiculously good.

You can be ridiculously good and not boring or overpolished.

 

[TripItUp]

I prefer their polished sound to any of the jam band bull#### that has gained popularity over the years.

Just saw Don Henley a few months ago...his solo catalogue is about twice as deep as I realized.

Also, the documentary on cable that everybody has mentioned was awesome...learned a lot about an era that was a generation or two before my time.

When I think of "American Bands", the Eagles might be at the top of the list.

 

[zamboni]

Didnt realize how close frey and bob seger were.

May have been mentioned, but Frey played guitar and sang backup on the early Seger hit "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man"

 

[zamboni]

Top 10 Glenn Frey Eagles Songs

Mostly standards, but decent list.

 

[gump]

Candles lit on that corner in Winslow...

 

[Aerial Assault]

Top 10 Glenn Frey Eagles Songs

Mostly standards, but decent list.

Great list IMO. "Out of Control" is a terrific deep cut. "New Kid In Town" is my favorite Eagles song other than "One of These Nights."

 

[E Street Brat]

Candles lit on that corner in Winslow...

I was at The Corner just a few months ago.

Played The Eagles all the way from Winslow to Flagstaff

 

[E Street Brat]

Didnt realize how close frey and bob seger were.

May have been mentioned, but Frey played guitar and sang backup on the early Seger hit "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man"

Also sang backup on Against the Wind.

 

[Mr. Ected]

Candles lit on that corner in Winslow...

I was at The Corner just a few months ago.

Played The Eagles all the way from Winslow to Flagstaff

Spent the night in Winslow this summer, on our 10k drive around the US. We saw The Corner, nice little town.

 

[Aerial Assault]

Didnt realize how close frey and bob seger were.

May have been mentioned, but Frey played guitar and sang backup on the early Seger hit "

And "Fire Lake" (with Schmit and Henley).

 

[Rove!]

“The colitis and pneumonia were side effects from all the meds,” he told TheWrap. “He died from complications of ulcer and colitis after being treated with drugs for his rheumatoid arthritis which he had for over 15 years.”

yepper. told ya. RA biologics are horrible.

On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair, ulcer and colitis....

Sorry

 

[zamboni]

Didnt realize how close frey and bob seger were.

May have been mentioned, but Frey played guitar and sang backup on the early Seger hit "

All of his guest appearances

A lot of the same cast of characters - Seger, Linda Ronstadt, J.D. Souther, Jackson Browne, etc., but he had a part in many albums. Some more surprising than others.

Periodically on SiriusXM's The Bridge, I'll hear Hard To Say by Dan Fogelberg. Frey's voice is unmistakable in the background there.

 

[Aerial Assault]

Thanks. Had no idea he played behind Little River Band.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Didnt realize how close frey and bob seger were.

I have heard Seger mention before how supportive Glenn always was of Bob's career. Even when the Eagles were at their apex and Seger was playing in the types of bars that had sawdust on the floor, Glenn never went "big-time" on him.

 

[zamboni]

Thanks. Had no idea he played behind Little River Band.

Didn't either - looks like he guest toured with them in Australia back in 1988: https://vimeo.com/60325113

 

[Dr. Octopus]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

So what's the question?

Why do some people dislike the Eagles?

Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles?

 

[JuniorNB]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

There's a weird dynamic with the male species when it comes to music. Not everyone, but some guys try to show their manliness by only admitting to liking heavier music. In their mind, there's nothing tough about acoustic guitar, tight harmonies, and great melodies.

Jeffrey Lebowski was a Creedence fan, not exactly heavy metal.

My statement was a general one about some guys and their musical opinions. Not the Eagles specifically. Or a movie.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Didnt realize how close frey and bob seger were.

I have heard Seger mention before how supportive Glenn always was of Bob's career. Even when the Eagles were at their apex and Seger was playing in the types of bars that had sawdust on the floor, Glenn never went "big-time" on him.

Local legend is glenns mom caught him smoking pot w seger and wouldnt let glen play in segers band any more

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Didnt realize how close frey and bob seger were.

I have heard Seger mention before how supportive Glenn always was of Bob's career. Even when the Eagles were at their apex and Seger was playing in the types of bars that had sawdust on the floor, Glenn never went "big-time" on him.

Local legend is glenns mom caught him smoking pot w seger and wouldnt let glen play in segers band any more

This may be why so many people seem to hate The Eagles.

 

[AAABatteries]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

So what's the question?

Why do some people dislike the Eagles?

Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles?

Have you every listened to Desperado?

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

So what's the question?

Why do some people dislike the Eagles?

Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles?

I'm pretty sure it actually does go back to Lebowski. I've always disliked the Eagles but quoting The Dude is "funny" I guess.

 

[Tackling Dummies]

This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

So what's the question?

Why do some people dislike the Eagles?

Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles?

Have you every listened to Desperado?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZrCLF-sZag

22 seconds in.

 

[Al Czervik]

Didnt realize how close frey and bob seger were.

I have heard Seger mention before how supportive Glenn always was of Bob's career. Even when the Eagles were at their apex and Seger was playing in the types of bars that had sawdust on the floor, Glenn never went "big-time" on him.

This was a nice read from yesterday...

Bob Seger on friend Glenn Frey: 'He was my cheerleader'Choking up as he reflected on a deep, abiding 50-year friendship, Bob Seger paid tribute to Glenn Frey, who died Monday after a series of medical complications.

"I just want the world to know he was a truly great artist and a truly great guy," Seger told the Free Press. "He was a joy to be around. He had a fantastic sense of humor. He was whip smart, just brilliant, even at 18 years old when I met him."

Seger last saw Frey, a fellow Detroit native, when the Eagles played Joe Louis Arena in July: "He was in a great mood. His voice sounded great," Seger recalled. "(The song) ‘Saturday Night’ — when you hear that harmony, it’s still mind-boggling how truly wonderful it is. And he created that."

Backstage at a previous Eagles show at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Seger chatted with Don Henley and Joe Walsh as they awaited Frey's last-minute arrival direct from L.A., where he'd stayed for one of his children's graduations. Seger recalled Frey's words as the latter got to the Palace by the skin of his teeth: "Well, I guess I win Dad of the Year!"

"He loved his family," Seger said of Frey, who is survived by his wife, Cindy Frey, a daughter and two sons. "He loved those kids. He was devoted to them. He was so much more than people knew he was."

The pair became tight in the mid-'60s, when 18-year-old Frey — three years younger than Seger — was working the Detroit scene with the rock band the Mushrooms, playing the Hideout clubs operated by Seger manager Punch Andrews.

"The most important thing that happened to me in Detroit was meeting Bob and getting to know him," Frey told the Free Press in 2003. "He took me under his wing."

Seger and Frey quickly took to one another, sharing musical discoveries, trading songwriting tips, and forming a bond that would endure as both blossomed into household names in the rock world.

"We (realized) that songwriting was essential: It makes you original. That was the bottom line," Seger said Monday. "We were both going to be original songwriters, so that nobody could compare us to anybody else. Songwriting was key to the whole operation. And obviously he was very good at it."

Although Seger scored a hit with 1968's "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" — for which Frey provided acoustic guitar and backing vocals — it was the younger musician who would first taste sustained success, as the Eagles broke big out of California in the early 1970s. Their musical link would remain tight: the Eagles sang backup on Seger material such as "Fire Lake," Frey sang backup on "Against the Wind," and Seger co-wrote the Eagles smash "Heartache Tonight."

"He was so successful, and I was so happy for his success," Seger said. "And he was always positive about my career. He was the first guy to come see me when I was writing (1975's) ‘Beautiful Loser’ — ‘Oh, that’s good, that’s good, keep at it, keep at it!’ He was a cheerleader for me. He was always a positive influence for me, throughout my career.”

Often pausing to choke back tears as he spoke, Seger brightened as he expounded on Frey's musical gifts.

"He was classically trained as a kid on piano, and those chords you hear on 'Desperado' and 'The Last Resort' — those are Glenn’s chords," he said. "Henley wrote probably 60 to 70 percent of the lyrics, but those are Glenn's chords. If you can judge songwriters by the cash register, they don't get much better than Glenn Frey."

Seger emphasized that Frey's skills extended well beyond songwriting, vocals and guitar.

"Ask Henley, ask any of them: Glenn was the leader of the Eagles," he said. "Throughout the Eagles' career, they had a nickname for him. He was the Lone Arranger."

Like Seger, Frey was drawn to soul music as a youngster. That influence ran through Frey's work, Seger said: "You can kind of hear it on 'Heartache Tonight,' a lot in 'The Long Run,' and a whole lot in 'One of These Nights.' That's why 'True Love' is my favorite song from his solo career — it's so Al Green.

"He loved Marvin Gaye, he loved Otis Redding. He named his youngest son Otis. He loved Al Green, he loved Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You.' He drove me crazy with that record!" Seger continued. "He was in a country-rock band, but he loved soul music."

As the Eagles' tour wrapped up in the summer, Frey had begun work with New York writer Robert Wuhl on a play to be titled "Hotel California," Seger said. They'd planned to meet up in Ann Arbor, where Frey would be working out the production with an area theater group.

But then Seger got the grim word from Henley in November: Frey, plagued by lifelong colitis and a diminished immune system, was in New York's Columbia University Medical Center having suffered from a virulent bout of pneumonia. Frey had been "a workout warrior from his 30s to his 60s," as Seger put it, but rheumatoid arthritis and other complications had taken their toll.

"He was in a coma, and he'd come out, but then he couldn't breathe. They’d put him back into the coma," he said.

"They were trying like hell to keep him alive," Seger said. "He'd been at Columbia University Medical Center since November. (Eagles manager) Irving (Azoff) pulled every ace out of the hole — he had the eight best specialists working on Glenn. About a month ago, they had to throw up their hands."

Seger broke down as he recounted the words of Frey's daughter, Taylor, leading into the musician's final month: From here out, she said, her father could be supported only by prayer.

For Seger, the bond with Frey will go on, built on a lifetime of memories — and a towering body of musical work.

"He would never fail to start with telling me how grateful he was that audiences were still there," Seger said. "He loved the band. He loved the fact he could keep doing this. And he kept doing this until six months before he died."

 

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Didnt realize how close frey and bob seger were.

I have heard Seger mention before how supportive Glenn always was of Bob's career. Even when the Eagles were at their apex and Seger was playing in the types of bars that had sawdust on the floor, Glenn never went "big-time" on him.

This was a nice read from yesterday...

Bob Seger on friend Glenn Frey: 'He was my cheerleader'Choking up as he reflected on a deep, abiding 50-year friendship, Bob Seger paid tribute to Glenn Frey, who died Monday after a series of medical complications.

"I just want the world to know he was a truly great artist and a truly great guy," Seger told the Free Press. "He was a joy to be around. He had a fantastic sense of humor. He was whip smart, just brilliant, even at 18 years old when I met him."

Seger last saw Frey, a fellow Detroit native, when the Eagles played Joe Louis Arena in July: "He was in a great mood. His voice sounded great," Seger recalled. "(The song) ‘Saturday Night’ — when you hear that harmony, it’s still mind-boggling how truly wonderful it is. And he created that."

Backstage at a previous Eagles show at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Seger chatted with Don Henley and Joe Walsh as they awaited Frey's last-minute arrival direct from L.A., where he'd stayed for one of his children's graduations. Seger recalled Frey's words as the latter got to the Palace by the skin of his teeth: "Well, I guess I win Dad of the Year!"

"He loved his family," Seger said of Frey, who is survived by his wife, Cindy Frey, a daughter and two sons. "He loved those kids. He was devoted to them. He was so much more than people knew he was."

The pair became tight in the mid-'60s, when 18-year-old Frey — three years younger than Seger — was working the Detroit scene with the rock band the Mushrooms, playing the Hideout clubs operated by Seger manager Punch Andrews.

"The most important thing that happened to me in Detroit was meeting Bob and getting to know him," Frey told the Free Press in 2003. "He took me under his wing."

Seger and Frey quickly took to one another, sharing musical discoveries, trading songwriting tips, and forming a bond that would endure as both blossomed into household names in the rock world.

"We (realized) that songwriting was essential: It makes you original. That was the bottom line," Seger said Monday. "We were both going to be original songwriters, so that nobody could compare us to anybody else. Songwriting was key to the whole operation. And obviously he was very good at it."

Although Seger scored a hit with 1968's "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" — for which Frey provided acoustic guitar and backing vocals — it was the younger musician who would first taste sustained success, as the Eagles broke big out of California in the early 1970s. Their musical link would remain tight: the Eagles sang backup on Seger material such as "Fire Lake," Frey sang backup on "Against the Wind," and Seger co-wrote the Eagles smash "Heartache Tonight."

"He was so successful, and I was so happy for his success," Seger said. "And he was always positive about my career. He was the first guy to come see me when I was writing (1975's) ‘Beautiful Loser’ — ‘Oh, that’s good, that’s good, keep at it, keep at it!’ He was a cheerleader for me. He was always a positive influence for me, throughout my career.”

Often pausing to choke back tears as he spoke, Seger brightened as he expounded on Frey's musical gifts.

"He was classically trained as a kid on piano, and those chords you hear on 'Desperado' and 'The Last Resort' — those are Glenn’s chords," he said. "Henley wrote probably 60 to 70 percent of the lyrics, but those are Glenn's chords. If you can judge songwriters by the cash register, they don't get much better than Glenn Frey."

Seger emphasized that Frey's skills extended well beyond songwriting, vocals and guitar.

"Ask Henley, ask any of them: Glenn was the leader of the Eagles," he said. "Throughout the Eagles' career, they had a nickname for him. He was the Lone Arranger."

Like Seger, Frey was drawn to soul music as a youngster. That influence ran through Frey's work, Seger said: "You can kind of hear it on 'Heartache Tonight,' a lot in 'The Long Run,' and a whole lot in 'One of These Nights.' That's why 'True Love' is my favorite song from his solo career — it's so Al Green.

"He loved Marvin Gaye, he loved Otis Redding. He named his youngest son Otis. He loved Al Green, he loved Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You.' He drove me crazy with that record!" Seger continued. "He was in a country-rock band, but he loved soul music."

As the Eagles' tour wrapped up in the summer, Frey had begun work with New York writer Robert Wuhl on a play to be titled "Hotel California," Seger said. They'd planned to meet up in Ann Arbor, where Frey would be working out the production with an area theater group.

But then Seger got the grim word from Henley in November: Frey, plagued by lifelong colitis and a diminished immune system, was in New York's Columbia University Medical Center having suffered from a virulent bout of pneumonia. Frey had been "a workout warrior from his 30s to his 60s," as Seger put it, but rheumatoid arthritis and other complications had taken their toll.

"He was in a coma, and he'd come out, but then he couldn't breathe. They’d put him back into the coma," he said.

"They were trying like hell to keep him alive," Seger said. "He'd been at Columbia University Medical Center since November. (Eagles manager) Irving (Azoff) pulled every ace out of the hole — he had the eight best specialists working on Glenn. About a month ago, they had to throw up their hands."

Seger broke down as he recounted the words of Frey's daughter, Taylor, leading into the musician's final month: From here out, she said, her father could be supported only by prayer.

For Seger, the bond with Frey will go on, built on a lifetime of memories — and a towering body of musical work.

"He would never fail to start with telling me how grateful he was that audiences were still there," Seger said. "He loved the band. He loved the fact he could keep doing this. And he kept doing this until six months before he died."

Wow. Great read. Thanks for posting

 

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Officer Pete Malloy, on 19 Jan 2016 - 11:56 AM, said:

Dr. Octopus, on 19 Jan 2016 - 11:31 AM, said:This thread is as good as any to ask I guess (I hope). Why do so many people go out of their way to express how much they "hate" the Eagles? It was even a joke in the Big Lebowski. I wouldn't list them as one of my favorite acts but have always enjoyed them and they left a lot of really good music behind. The whole phenomenon seems so odd and it's almost like its some "music cred" thing to hate on that band.

R.I.P Glenn. Thanks for the music.

So what's the question?

Why do some people dislike the Eagles?

I saw the Eagles Hell Freezes Over Tour in 1994...I saw them again in Detroit last July. Two of the best concerts I have ever been to. The mix of Eagle songs along with Henley, Frey and Walsh's solo stuff was perfect.