Glenn Frey: Gone but not Forgotten

[EaglesKiwi]

Is it just me or does this article indicate that he was in a coma for more than a month and that the doctors gave up about a month ago? http://pagesix.com/2016/01/19/glenn-...ays-bob-seger/

From what I read in that article, I would interpret that as he spent some of that time awake, but would (gradually?) struggle more with his breathing.

It does sound like he had the best care possible.

[chaim]

I loved Bruce's version! It works that way too - slower. Usually I don't like melody variations, but I loved some of his there. Sort of made it sound like his song.

There are certain things I'd like to say at this point:

Like was pointed out before, it's wonderful how occasional posters have "come out of the woodwork". Nice to see you all!

I wish very much strength to all of you who have similar illnesses. Let it never take over your lives - especially your spiritual strength!

It was very sad to read Seger's (I believe it was Seger) words about the specialists finally throwing their hands in the air a month ago. Sad, because Glenn and his loved ones knew at that point what was going to happen.

[UndertheWire]

Before Monday, what I wanted to hear was stories about Glenn from the people who knew him and that still holds true. I'm sure everyone has checked the Facebook posts by Jack Tempchin, JD Souther and Henry Diltz and Henry mentioned David Spero (Joe's former manager).
https://www.facebook.com/david.spero.9?hc_location=ufi
It doesn't just have stories from Spero - other people have used it as a place to tell their own stories of Glenn.

[Thirsty&Hot]

I haven't been very active here lately...tried to come on Monday, but the site wasn't working at that point. But you guys are one of the first I thought of after Glenn and his family.

I am also a Bowie fan, so I was (am) still reeling from his loss when I heard about Glenn and I immediately burst into full on sobbing tears for a good long while and periodically on and off. I just can't handle all of these deaths. I've been fortunate thus far not to lose anyone close to me yet, but I don't know how I will be able to handle it when I do if I am having a hard time with this.
I knew Glenn was sick and had been very worried since seeing a cryptic post on Deacon's Instagram 6 weeks ago (I am friends with him and Otis on there), but I was hoping that my fears would be unfounded and that he was going to pull through. I was still completely stunned when I heard. My heart hurts.
He had seemed so healthy and lively. So much passion and zest for life, music and family. So did David Bowie...right up til the end. Death is so cruel. It felt like these guys were going to LIVE FOREVER. In a way, they will...

I've just finished reading all of your sad, but lovely posts. Tears are streaming down my face. I can't sleep...have an Eagles dvd on in the background.

Like some have said, I'm not going to apologize for posting a lot of tributes on my facebook/instagram/twitter... this is my way of coping. If I lose "friends" then they weren't really friends.

Glenn is what brought me here to meet all of you lovely people. The Eagles really were part of the soundtrack of my life. Without Glenn, there is no more Eagles. This is the end of an era. I wanna put everyone else in a protective bubble! I don't know how much more we can take.

[secret squirrel]

I am also a Bowie fan, so I was (am) still reeling from his loss when I heard about Glenn and I immediately burst into full on sobbing tears for a good long while and periodically on and off.

Thanks for those thoughts, T&H & particularly that last image. Beautiful.

Also a Bowie fan and used to work in Beckenham/Bromley where he lived.

SS
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[NYC Fan]

It has been such a comfort reading everyone's beautiful thoughts and tributes to Glenn. Thank you all.

It's good to know that I'm not the only one feeling this grief, and then somehow feeling silly for all these tears. I didn't know him, so why should I feel this way? But you are all right. I won't feel silly for, or ashamed of, feeling this immense sadness.

The Eagles came into my life 40 years ago, as a 12 year old girl. Their music has been there to give me solace in tough times, and much joy in others. I won't apologize for feeling this grief, and my friends, who know how much their music means to me, have been very supportive and have lent a sympathetic ear.

Besides the shows I was lucky enough to see on the last tour, one of my fondest recent memories is from last year. I went to Hawaii for work, and on the way back, spent 3 nights in the Joshua Tree area with a friend. The last day, we went looking for the spot where they took the cover photos for the first album. I don't think we ever found it, but it was a 72 degree day in early November, and there we were, driving through Joshua Tree, with Take it Easy blasting from the car stereo, singing at the top of our lungs. I smile every time I think of that day.

I went to a concert last night with a friend. I really didn't want to go, but knew somehow that music would make me feel better. And it did. It made me feel alive and happy. Then we came back and periscoped the end of the Springsteen concert in Chicago, because I thought he might play a song for Glenn. When he played that lovely solo version of Take it Easy, the tears came all over again. Two of my musical icons brought together in a beautiful, impossibly sweet and sad moment. All I could think of when everyone held up their phones was "with a billion stars all around". I'd like to think Glenn would have enjoyed that moment.

Sorry to go on, but it is nice to have a place to share all these emotions, with people who really understand, and are feeling them too. My heart goes out to all of you, especially Nancy and all of you who I know loved Glenn so much.

Bless you Glenn. You brought so much light and joy into all of our lives. You will be sorely missed, but always remembered and held in our hearts.

[UndertheWire]

Starting tonight, Tavis Smiley has a two-part tribute to Glenn. It may just be a repeat of his 2012 interview.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/tavissmiley/...ribute-part-1/

[Toonlass]

After reading several harsh criticisms and comments and chatting with my sister I posted this on Facebook (strong language).

The last few weeks have brought the loss of several creative heroes to many. But in amongst the tributes and obituaries you find the stinging articles, the vitriolic tweets, the harsh criticisms from people who have nothing better to do with their time then be negative and make other people feel negative. If you don't like a band, singer, actor etc move on and find one you do. Constantly being negative does not make for a happy soul. These people who feel they have to share their negative opinions piss me off. Yeah, there are plenty of creative folk I don't like. Do I actively search out things to comment on? No. Do I make sure I share my negativity with random strangers who get joy from their work? No. Will I chat shit down the pub with mates? Yes, because that's where those conversations belong. I'm fed up of negativity. If the losses I have experienced have taught me anything it is that life is too short to be a miserable fuck.

[Prettymaid]

Every second thought in my head is, 'Glenn's dead.' It's like I have to keep reminding myself of it. I still can't quite believe it.

For those who say they're surprised by their own grief - after all, they didn't even know him, it just goes to show you the power of music. Music can seep into our souls until it becomes part of us - part of our memories, part of our dreams, part of our entire lives. Glenn's music, the Eagles music, was that powerful. Some here say the music got them through some bad times in their lives, and all of us have good memories of listening to the Eagles. That's the good part of this. The music will always live on.

[AlreadyGone95]

T&H, all the photos that you posted are beautiful, but this one sums it for me. (I hope that you don't mind, but I shared it and the collage of Glenn on Facebook) As teen, music was sometimes my only friend and companion. There have been a half dozen musicians who I've "felt" a close bond with, and Glenn is one of them. He's the first one of the close few to die (god, it doesn't seem right to type that word). This is the first time that I've experienced this. I'm still having a hard time sleeping. I don't want to take my Glenn posters down, but seeing them hurts alot.