Glenn Frey: Gone but not Forgotten

[Brooke]

You're a sweetie, Brooke. Your husband sounds nice too :)

Aww, thank you, NMB :hug:


NMB: "You're a sweetie, Brooke. Your husband sounds nice too "

Yes. Wise, too. :-)

Thank you, too, LT! We're all in the same boat here and hoping our words can help comfort others. :grouphug:

[SilverAcidRayne]

It was the Guardian article which started me off on my rant Freypower. My sister had read it and was upset and then I read it and along with a few things I've seen over the last few weeks it got me annoyed.

i read it. and i had to say something. not for repost in here that's for sure.

[Brooke]

Btw, I mentioned in another thread that I Heart Radio has a Glenn tribute station. They are playing Glenn and Eagles songs. There are some clips of Glenn talking too.

[AlreadyGone95]

I think that I'll try to listen to some of Glenn's music tonight after my mom goes to bed. When the tears do come, I don't want to have to explain why to her. I heard the last 30 seconds of Heartache Tonight on the radio about 2 hours ago, and I nearly lost it when Glenn did the last "whoo whoo".

[AlreadyGone95]

Here's a nice, short article featuring a cousin on his dad's side.
http://m.wfmz.com/glenn-freys-family-recall-his-visits-to-the-lehigh-valley/37519796

[WalshFan88]

I'm thankful for a place where we can all put our differences, bias, and favorites aside for a moment and just remember a great person, great talent, and the founder of this band, which for many of us is our favorite. We can comfort each other and at the same time, really share great stories and pictures we may or may not have seen or heard.

I've been playing all of my favorite Glenn Eagles songs today and some of his solo songs. I plan to watch HOTE, HFO, and F1 again soon and also the Live In Dublin DVD. I'll probably watch the Dublin DVD this weekend.

The one I keep playing most today is After The Thrill Is Gone. I've come to really, really love that song and I now consider it the most underrated Eagles song in my book. I posted it to my FB timeline. I love the lyric content, and I love the smooth RnB sound that is on it and most of the OOTN record. And right now, I really resonate with that song.

[Freypower]

Well, look what the Guardian has done now.

http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2016/jan/20/david-bowie-glenn-frey-mourn-mock-eagles-everett-true?CMP=fb_gu#comment-67140770

The hypocrisy is staggering. All it does is invite more crap.

[shunlvswx]

Btw, I mentioned in another thread that I Heart Radio has a Glenn tribute station. They are playing Glenn and Eagles songs. There are some clips of Glenn talking too.

I've been listening that station since I got the notification about it. I love the interviews and clips of Glenn. I didn't know that New Kid in Town was his favorite that he sings. That's my favorite of his too.

They kinda playing the same songs over and over. I wish they put more songs. They did that with David Bowie's tribute station. They are the playing all the same songs over and over with his. When I heard the song already, I go to another Iheart station of the guys. I usually go back later.

I have Glenn as one of my favorite Iheart Radio stations along withDon, Joe, DonF, them as a group and the songs from the different albums of there's.

[LuvTim]

i read it. and i had to say something. not for repost in here that's for sure.

Heh, heh, heh...you go girl. :thumbsup: :smile:

[BTSinAustin]

Don Felder is still a class act. Very well said.



Don Felder paid tribute to Glenn on Facebook last night.

http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/SilverMoon333/TF/20_zpsh13yvxkm.jpg

[GlennLover]

Bruce Springsteen helped me but brought me to the edge. The graphic of Lyin' Eyes with 'hangs her head to cry' almost got me there. I can't get there. What is wrong with me?

I'm sorry, everyone. I feel unable to communicate my loss to you. I appreciate all your efforts.

There's nothing wrong with you at all, FP! We are all individuals & no two people are going to react in exactly the same way. I don't think that your reaction is unusual. I have seen people have very similar reactions to the death of some persons very dear to them. It is probably your subconscious mind's way of protecting your heart. Don't beat yourself up. I know how much Glenn means to you. He means a lot to me as well. It's going to take us some time to come to begin to heal. Take care!

[CDavidLyles]

An Eagle Has Fallen , " Take it Easy " and " Rest in peace " Mr Glenn Frey'

[UndertheWire]

Here's a nice, short article featuring a cousin on his dad's side.
http://m.wfmz.com/glenn-freys-family-recall-his-visits-to-the-lehigh-valley/37519796
That's so sweet. His aunt is pretty cute herself.

[UndertheWire]

Linda Ronstadt: http://time.com/4185979/linda-ronstadt-glenn-frey-had-raw-nerve-and-gumption/

[The Disco Strangler]

Rest in pace, Glenn.

[sad-cafe]

we all found out at different times.

Do we know when Glenn actually died.

[AlreadyGone95]

we all found out at different times.

Do we know when Glenn actually died.

None of the articles I've read have listed the exact time, but it had to be sometime before 6 pm EST (eastern standard time) because that's when my mom called me because she saw it on Facebook(NBC Nightly news).

ETA: NBC Nightly news posted it at 5:36 pm. That's the earliest article I've seen.

[sad-cafe]

do we know when the memorial will be?

[Freypower]

do we know when the memorial will be?

I would imagine it is still being planned. The funeral is probably still being planned. Unfortunately these things take time.

[Windeagle]

we all found out at different times.

Do we know when Glenn actually died.

I logged into Facebook at about 5:20 pm EST and it was the first item in my news feed. It said it had been posted 2 minutes before. I shared the article at 5:28 pm. So somewhere around 4 or 5 pm Monday, I'm guessing.

[Tori]

I saw a tweet from TMZ get retweeted onto my timeline at just about 5PM Eastern time on Monday, if that helps at all.

[shunlvswx]

It was a little after 4:30pm my time (I'm on Central Time) when I saw the news on my newsfeed. I was on my computer at that moment when I notice that. I was waiting for it to trend on the side to see if it was true. Then I saw the statement posted a few minutes after I heard. He probably just died when they posted the news.

[shunlvswx]

I have to share what just happened to me.

I just got home from church and I was listening to the Live in Dublin on my phone as I was heading home. I had just finished listening to New Kid In Town (this song will always be hard to listen to since this is my favorite) and listen to half of The One You Love before I exit my car.


So I was thinking about Glenn at that moment as I was entering my house. As I was putting my purse down, my purse hit the on button on my radio/cd player sitting in the corner. When my radio came on, at that moment they were playing Already Gone. I had to laugh and cry a little. Talk about conciendence(SP?). I was thinking about Glenn not knowing they were playing an Eagles song at that moment and my radio came on by mistake.

[shunlvswx]

I saw a tweet from TMZ get retweeted onto my timeline at just about 5PM Eastern time on Monday, if that helps at all.

I think that was the article I saw on my newsfeed talking about Glenn had died. Then I saw a post from Jack Tempchin.

[AlreadyGone95]

Here's a short article in which a dad who's son went to the same school as one of Glenn's sons talks about his acquaintance with Glenn. It's a small glimpse of the dad behind the rockstar.
http://m.nydailynews.com/entertainment/life-fast-lane-glenn-frey-devoted-nyc-dad-article-1.2503748

[Freypower]

It was 9 am (ADST) my time. It must literally have just happened at 5pm EST.

[travlnman2]

None of the articles I've read have listed the exact time, but it had to be sometime before 6 pm EST (eastern standard time) because that's when my mom called me because she saw it on Facebook(NBC Nightly news).

ETA: NBC Nightly news posted it at 5:36 pm. That's the earliest article I've seen.


I am Guns n Roses fan which must be funny to some of you guys here but i am part of a website called gnr truth and someone posted there all i saw was a a thread title saying Eagles guitarist glenn frey dead. I was shocked and went to facebook and Ed king of Lynyrd skynyrd who retweeted and i broke down even though I used to be a felder sider if thats appropiate but the news just hit me really hard i never expected it to be this sad. it was around 5:30 est.

[AlreadyGone95]

I wonder if they (Cindy, the kids, and the band) may have already prepared the statement beforehand. Since they knew that the end was likely near (:weep:), they may have came with it before Glenn died.

[AftertheThrill]

I wonder if they (Cindy, the kids, and the band) may have already prepared the statement beforehand. Since they knew that the end was likely near (:weep:), they may have came with it before Glenn died.

I've wondered the same thing.

[shunlvswx]

This video probably has been posted before, but I found this. Glenn was such a happy dad. Deacon has a nice voice. He's a chip off the old block. I know I saw pictures of Glenn and Deacon, but I've never seen a video of them together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9c3CfXEF1g

[sad-cafe]

I take the chemical therapy remicaide for Crohn's disease. Every 5 weeks.


(Crohn's is cousin to Colitis)

I am on the strongest dose possible with as close inbetween as allowed. I also get solucortef during the infusions to make it last.

Every doctor's visit, they ask about joint pain and how I sleep and such .

I take 5 lortab 7.5 daily and I take an Oxycontin 10 controlled release every 12 hours.


to sleep I get zolpidem 12 mg extended release each night.


That is all just to keep me functional.

I can only imagine what Glenn had to do just to function

[shunlvswx]

Here's Jackson paying tribute to Glenn from last night's concert. You could tell he was hurting. he stopped singing and took it in as the audience starting singing the oh's. :weep:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlO7nAQq3fY

[Tori]

Thought I'd put this up on here - I decided I'd treat my dorm floor mates to some Glenn wisdom in tribute and celebration of his wonderful life. Also, for me to look at whenever I come to my door. :) :heart:

http://i.imgur.com/mTayb2B.jpg?1

[sad-cafe]

Saturday's child works hard for a living,

Glenn was born on a Saturday.


I have always loved that poem

[SilverAcidRayne]

Heh, heh, heh...you go girl. :thumbsup: :smile:

*bows*

I had to put that the nicest way possible. but knowing me...

anything for Glenn.

[AlreadyGone95]

Don't know if this has been posted yet, but here's Jimmy Buffet's comment.
http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article55724875.html

[MaryCalifornia]

Just think of the scores of doctors, interns, residents, nurses, staff, janitors, clergy, etc... in the hospital who knew that Glenn was admitted, was even in a coma, even near death, and NOBODY leaked it to the press against the family's wishes. This makes me happy that people take their responsibilities seriously and that we can trust them. This is the hospital I would want to be in if I were famous. Wonder if its where TBS was treated.

[LuvTim]

Thought I'd put this up on here - I decided I'd treat my dorm floor mates to some Glenn wisdom in tribute and celebration of his wonderful life. Also, for me to look at whenever I come to my door. :) :heart:

http://i.imgur.com/mTayb2B.jpg?1

Awww, Tori, that's so special and dear. :heart: Very nice.

[Outlawman13]

I still can't believe that he is gone, but he will never be forgotten!!! His music will live on forever!! He has been a muse to me, an inspiration, and just love him:heart:!! He has ment too much to me and just want him!! I love Glenn now and forever!!

[ktdids]

Tavis Smiley is rebroadcasting his interview with Glenn during the After Hours album promo. Part 1 was tonight, part 2 is tomorrow on PBS.

[OutlawManNJ]

I would imagine it is still being planned. The funeral is probably still being planned. Unfortunately these things take time.

Just as a side note: In America they do. In other countries like Brazil, which im familiar with, funerals are held same day in most cases or next day if death happens late in the day or evening. Ive always been perplexed at how in the States funerals take days to happen. I almost feel that its evolved that way in the States to benefit business (Funeral Homes, Florists etc etc) more than anything. My Mother died in Brazil at 1PM. Her funeral was at 6PM that same day.

PS: I had no clue that both Bowie and Frey lived next door in New York.

[sodascouts]

Well I spent most of today in the hospital. I have epilepsy, and thus I have to be careful because seizures can get triggered if I don't take care of myself. Still, these last two days, I haven't been eating or sleeping much, I've been having bouts of hysterical crying and bouts of numbness where I just stare at nothing in silence. Finally, the stress took its toll. This morning, I had a seizure in front of my apartment complex and I got taken to the hospital. I'm OK now except for a scratch near my eye and a horrible headache, but I do need to find a way to cope better. This thread has been really helping me.

[AlreadyGone95]

Oh my gosh, Soda. I'm glad that you're ok (for the most part), but please, take care of yourself.

[Aussiefan]

Thanks for the links, guys.

This memorial Azoff speaks of... if it's open to the public, I will be there. I will tell them at work that I am going to a memorial service for a loved one, and it will be the absolute truth.

I wish I could be there..feel so isolated in Australia....

[LuvTim]

Well I spent most of today in the hospital. I have epilepsy, and thus I have to be careful because seizures can get triggered if I don't take care of myself. Still, these last two days, I haven't been eating or sleeping much, I've been having bouts of hysterical crying and bouts of numbness where I just stare at nothing in silence. Finally, the stress took its toll. This morning, I had a seizure in front of my apartment complex and I got taken to the hospital. I'm OK now except for a scratch near my eye and a horrible headache, but I do need to find a way to cope better. This thread has been really helping me.

How Frightening that must be. I'm so happy that you are back home and ok. You were missed. Take good care.

[DivineDon]

Take care, Soda we all feel your pain over Glenn.

[EaglesCN]

I'm a Eaglesfans from China,last weekend I registered in this forum.Before that I listened the Eagles songs for several years,their songs deeply moved me,when I knew Glenn Frey had to fly,I was in deep sorrow,they went to China in 2011 and I didn't come to the concert,for I didn't know them at that time,if only I had known them earlier.Now in our city is raining,it's just as terrible as I am now.

[Aussiefan]

I'm a Eaglesfans from China,last weekend I registered in this forum.Before that I listened the Eagles songs for several years,their songs deeply moved me,when I knew Glenn Frey had to fly,I was in deep sorrow,they went to China in 2011 and I didn't come to the concert,for I didn't know them at that time,if only I had known them earlier.Now in our city is raining,it's just as terrible as I am now.

Well said EaglesCN....we all feel those tears....

[L101]

My friend posted this on Facebook and I thought it was really nice. It's about Glenn and his first forays into playing live with his band in high school in 1966.

http://www.dailytribune.com/general-news/20160119/glenn-freys-musical-sojourn-started-at-his-royal-oak-high-school-with-an-18-gig

ETA: Soda, I know it's hard at the moment, but try to take care of yourself and you too GA! We are all thinking of you, GA and all the devoted Glenn fans.
It will get easier. .........

[bluefeather]

take care soda

[maryc2130]

Soda, I know you're hurting but please try to take care of yourself.

[flojo]

This still hasn't sunk in, I've been in a daze ever since.
I can't believe someone started a thread asking if they're splitting up, how insensitive can you get? As if any of the band are even thinking about that after the loss of a friend and colleague they've known for a lifetime. Deep down the rest of us know the answer, I didn't post in that thread because this really isn't a time for anger.
As others have said I also hope there's some kind of tribute show at some point, but I can't imagine that being for quite some time, it would be pretty difficult for them to perform while it's so raw and have to face a crowd who would all be in tears. Releasing a HOTE live DVD would be a fitting tribute and I hope it does happen.

He left us with some pretty awesome memories ...

[AlreadyGone95]

I think that the emotional and mental anguish I've been feeling because of Glenn's death are now taking a physical toll as well. A 3rd night in a row of about 3 hours sleep. Plus, now my stomach is hurting( cramping and burning, I've had diarrhea, and I feel mildly nauseous now. I think that eventually my body will crash. (I hope)

[sodascouts]

Well, I've had my wake-up call. I'm going to eat whether I'm hungry or not. I can always take a sleep aid if need be.

I am so glad we can support each other here amongst people who understand!

[timfan]

An article regarding the medications for rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis compromising the immune system’s ability to fight off pneumonia.

https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/news/glenn-frey-death-rheumatoid-arthritis-medication-lead-disaster-004653581.html

For days I have been trying to figure out how it all fit together and this explained it a bit more clearly ..


Dr. Marc I. Leavey, an internal medicine specialist at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore (who did not treat Frey), told TheWrap that medications for rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis can compromise the immune system’s ability to fight off pneumonia.

“The medications used for rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis can interfere with the normal immune response needed to fight an infective agent, such as a pneumonia, again leading to disaster,” Leavey said.

Even the disease can lead to life-threatening conditions, Leavey cautioned.

“Rheumatoid arthritis, itself, can produce a condition which can allow ulcerative colitis, pneumonia, or both to become serious enough to threaten a life,” Leavey noted.

“Whether due to the disease or the medications used to treat them, the combination of rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and pneumonia is one which would likely require maximal medical effort to fight,” he added.

Another significant part of the article makes me so sad: Glenn was a brave soul indeed


Despite having grappled with such a debilitating disease for so many years, Jacobs said Frey could very well have had his functional periods, such as tours, interviews and television shows, without the public being aware.

“It does wax and wane, and there can be times when you’re faking it pretty well, and nobody knows,” she explained.

However, she noted, that activity would probably have come at a price.

“It wouldn’t surprise me in the least if, after he finished whatever he did, he collapsed for three, four days a week,” Jacobs said

[SilverAcidRayne]

Feel Better Soda.

reality is slowly setting in for me. I have work to keep me occupied but I know it's coming. and soon

[Victim of Love]

we all found out at different times.

Do we know when Glenn actually died.

The report broke at different times on various media outlets. I get breaking news notifications from the LATimes and they released the news at 2:39 p.m. (Pacific Time) which would have been before noon on the east coast.

[sodascouts]

I got an email from someone in his camp 2 hours before the news broke. That email still described him as "seriously ill", so either they hadn't heard yet or he was still alive at that point.

TMZ is desperately eager to get the scoop, as they did here. They will break the news as soon as possible. I don't think he'd been gone very long before they published their report, and that was at 4:48 NY time (1:48 Pacific).

VOL, the East Coast is ahead of Pacific time, not behind.

[Victim of Love]

Soda, I was just coming back to correct my time zone mistake! Haven't finished my first cup of coffee yet...and like everyone else, the reality is still sinking in. In any event, even if a statement had been prepared in advance I would expect the family and band members would have delayed the announcement for a respectable number of hours before releasing the news and given themselves some time to grieve & console one another. There are a lot of questions that may go unanswered for a long time.

Take care of you!

[MacRL]

I spend a lot of time on the web. The first site that had an article about Glenn's death was TMZ. They even had their "Exclusive" banner. Other outlets didn't have the story for maybe 20 to 30 minutes. Since I have the band members sites bookmarked I checked and found the same statement on each of their sites. This probably means a publicist or someone working for Irving had the statement ready for publication.
As someone who has RA, I can tell you that Glenn was dealing with a large amount of pain and discomfort. The treadmill for auto-immune patients is a never ending series of ever changing drugs and treatments. The side effects can be devastating (elevated risk of Cancer).
I'm impressed that Glenn was able to sing and play like he did. One common thread in RA is off and on-again depression when the disease flares. It's also an expensive disease. One statistic I read says there is more spent yearly on RA than is spent treating Cancer. Just think of how many times you see RA treatment commercials on TV. This is for a disease that effects something like 13 million Americans.

[UndertheWire]

I believe that he chose to tour because it was something he loved doing - standing there on stage and feeling the love of all those people. What could be a bigger high than that?

[DanMc]

My friend posted this on Facebook and I thought it was really nice. It's about Glenn and his first forays into playing live with his band in high school in 1966.

http://www.dailytribune.com/general-news/20160119/glenn-freys-musical-sojourn-started-at-his-royal-oak-high-school-with-an-18-gig

ETA: Soda, I know it's hard at the moment, but try to take care of yourself and you too GA! We are all thinking of you, GA and all the devoted Glenn fans.
It will get easier. .........

Wow thanks for posting this article! It brings back memories of my time at Dondero. I was in the same class as Glenn's younger Brother Alan. We were on the wrestling team. I got to see the Eagles perform a couple times. The last time was in Kansas City about 2012.

[Brooke]

An article regarding the medications for rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis compromising the immune system’s ability to fight off pneumonia.

https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/news/glenn-frey-death-rheumatoid-arthritis-medication-lead-disaster-004653581.html

For days I have been trying to figure out how it all fit together and this explained it a bit more clearly ..

Another significant part of the article makes me so sad: Glenn was a brave soul indeed

Thanks for that, tf. That really explains just how bad this disease is and how hard he must have fought it. Poor Glenn. :weep:

Soda, please take care of yourself! We need you! :hug:

[AlreadyGone95]

An article regarding the medications for rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis compromising the immune system’s ability to fight off pneumonia.

https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/news/glenn-frey-death-rheumatoid-arthritis-medication-lead-disaster-004653581.html

For days I have been trying to figure out how it all fit together and this explained it a bit more clearly ..



Another significant part of the article makes me so sad: Glenn was a brave soul indeed

Man, reading this, I'm even more amazed at what Glenn managed to do during the 15 years he had RA. To say that he was a trooper would be a huge understatement.

On Facebook, I just found out that today is "national hugging day" in the states, so here's a few group hugs for everyone. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:. I'm so grateful for this site.

[Midnight Visitor]

Still looking for statement from Timothy, Bernie & Joe. Perhaps they had some type of agreement with Don to not say anything for a while.

In hindsight I was wondering where Joe's Thanksgiving, Xmas & New Years posts were. Last I saw of Joe he was in India. Perhaps he was praying. It seems like something the modern day Joe would be doing.

Nancy, please take care of yourself. I know it's a very difficult transition but we all need you healthy!

[Witchy Woman]

Still looking for statement from Timothy, Bernie & Joe. Perhaps they had some type of agreement with Don to not say anything for a while.

In hindsight I was wondering where Joe's Thanksgiving, Xmas & New Years posts were. Last I saw of Joe he was in India. Perhaps he was praying. It seems like something the modern day Joe would be doing.

Nancy, please take care of yourself. I know it's a very difficult transition but we all need you healthy!

I don't understand why it's a big deal that Joe and Timothy haven't released seperate statements. One main statement was released with all of their names on it, and Don released one himself, which was appropriate, given their relationship and partnership. They are all hurting as much as we are. There has been no statement from Scott, Stueart, Will, or any of the backing band (at least none that I'm aware of), either.

[AlreadyGone95]

Here is what David Spero (Joe's former manager) said about Glenn.

Facebook post:
https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153367658527636&id=527657635&set=a.10151471642392636.1073741826.527657635&source=48


Glenn Frey...I could tell stories for days about him. In our business there aren't many that will stand up for you. Glenn was that guy. And his laugh....I remember sitting at the Little Nell in Aspen, having dinner with our wives, and Glenn started laughing. One of those 'he couldn't breathe' laughs. It was infectious. We all laughed, for hours it seemed. That is how I want to remember him. I really can't believe he is gone. It hurts...really really bad. Yes, he left all of us a tremendous discography, shows we will never forget, but I remember him most as a friend. The summer we did the Walsh/Frey could not have been more fun. After most shows Glenn and I would take a walk and he would bitch about this and that, but then we would laugh and then laugh some more. He gave me the title for my book. He said I should call it 'If You're Reading This I Must Be Dead.' And now he is. Goodbye my friend. Rest in peace. I will remember your laugh every day......this is a Henry Diltz photo from the Walsh Frey tour at Nautical in Cleveland. It rained like hell, but the band played on.

Here's the photo he shared. (Love Glenn's pink panther shirt)
http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a552/kim_dixon2/Mobile%20Uploads/12493475_10153367658527636_4569803442248326431_o_z ps7ddwjnoe.jpg

[UndertheWire]

Here's something from Wade Biery who sometimes played bass for Glenn's solo shows.
http://www.stillmusic.com/?p=1880

[Midnight Visitor]

I don't understand why it's a big deal that Joe and Timothy haven't released seperate statements. One main statement was released with all of their names on it, and Don released one himself, which was appropriate, given their relationship and partnership. They are all hurting as much as we are. There has been no statement from Scott, Stueart, Will, or any of the backing band (at least none that I'm aware of), either.

It's not a big deal. I'm just surprised. Joe made a comment on Bowie's passing. Joe & Timothy worked w/Glenn for a lot longer than anyone in their back-up band. Also, their names are known to the public. Joe knew Glenn for years before they were in a band together as well.

[NOLA]

Facebook post:
https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153367658527636&id=527657635&set=a.10151471642392636.1073741826.527657635&source=48
(Love Glenn's pink panther shirt)
http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a552/kim_dixon2/Mobile%20Uploads/12493475_10153367658527636_4569803442248326431_o_z ps7ddwjnoe.jpg

Wonderful photo! You can tell Glenn's a little wet from the rain. It looks like Snagglepuss on his tee.

[AlreadyGone95]

Wonderful photo! You can tell Glenn's a little wet from the rain. It looks like Snagglepuss on his tee.

Whoops. I get those 2 confused at times.

[NightMistBlue]

That was a sweet story that Mr. Spero shared. I'd like to think Glenn and his mom are startling the angels with their raucous laughter.

[Brooke]

Soda, very cool avatar! You were blessed to get to meet Glenn several times! Hang in there, we love ya! :hug:

[UndertheWire]

I believe it's Topcat. Which seems apt!

[NOLA]

Whoops. I get those 2 confused at times.

No worries. I hope you're feeling better today.
Same for Ms. Soda, as well. :)

[Maidstone]

I haven't been on this site since October of 2014 - the last time I saw the Eagles and at that show I *finally* had my front row seat! Watching the guys onstage from that vantage point is amazing. I made eye contact with each and every one of them.

Glenn kept rubbing his hands between songs like they were aching. Something I hardly ever noticed at my other Eagles shows. I will treasure that night forever. I am so happy I got to see the Eagles as much as I did.
The first time I saw them was the HFOT - July 2, 1994.

I've been in a state of shock this week continuously thinking of Glenn, Cindy and their children. And the Eagles.

It's just heartbreaking. This is an end and we will never see Glenn onstage again nor the Eagles.

Soda - thank you so much for this site and all you do. Please take care of yourself and we are thinking of you. It has been a comfort this week reading all of the fan posts.

R.I.P. Glenn.

[sodascouts]

Thanks for all the kind words and support, guys. I know we're all having a hard time. It's just my condition has a tendency to kick in at the worst times!

Here are a few more tributes from musicians:

http://kgor.iheart.com/onair/greg-thunder-56328/the-poem-stevie-nicks-wrote-yesterday-14289793/

[SilverAcidRayne]

in all honesty, i'm not sure if I really want to hear from the rest of the band yet. I know they need their time to process and deal. and in a way for us fans hearing from them kinda does seal the deal. at least for me. i'm a total roller coaster with this. like the rest of us I don't want to believe it happened. and I also feel like I missed out on seeing them live. I regret that so much now.

[AlreadyGone95]

No worries. I hope you're feeling better today.


I'm going to the doctor in a little bit at my mother's insistence. My stomach is giving me problems, and my mom thinks that it's a virus or something.

[SilverAcidRayne]

Came across this photo thread by accident. It may belong in the group section but... yeah.
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/musicians-glenn-frey-don-henley-joe-walsh-and-timothy-b-news-photo/51738859

[UndertheWire]

This is one to make you wince in sympathy.
https://www.facebook.com/thomas.sullivan.395

[jms18222]

Came across this photo thread by accident. It may belong in the group section but... yeah.
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/musicians-glenn-frey-don-henley-joe-walsh-and-timothy-b-news-photo/51738859

I actually watched this show on youtube on Saturday night. I just got such a strange feeling when watching this. Glenn made a joke at the very end that some day they tour will be named Reincarnation One. Honestly, while I enjoyed watching this show, I was also unexplainably sad. Got to just remember the good times.

[NightMistBlue]

This is one to make you wince in sympathy.
https://www.facebook.com/thomas.sullivan.395

The Big Fella :) Thanks for that. Was Sullivan in the music industry?

[TimothyBFan]

http://www.theonion.com/article/congress-allocates-90-million-protect-remaining-ea-52210?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=Pic:1:Default

[LuvTim]

http://www.theonion.com/article/congress-allocates-90-million-protect-remaining-ea-52210?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=Pic:1:Default

Awesome.

[thelongrun]

Dear friends from GFOL and The Border. Here I am, back, to pay tribute and join you in these dark days. I do not have enough either proper words but, let you know I am with you I have alwayas been.

[thelongrun]

My best

[Freypower]

Just as a side note: In America they do. In other countries like Brazil, which im familiar with, funerals are held same day in most cases or next day if death happens late in the day or evening. Ive always been perplexed at how in the States funerals take days to happen. I almost feel that its evolved that way in the States to benefit business (Funeral Homes, Florists etc etc) more than anything. My Mother died in Brazil at 1PM. Her funeral was at 6PM that same day.

PS: I had no clue that both Bowie and Frey lived next door in New York.

Funerals also take days to happen in Australia although with my father, he died on Thursday & the funeral was on Saturday.

You say 'next door'. Surely you don't mean literally? We now know that Glenn lived in Tribeca. How awful that they were both in New York, dying.

[Freypower]

Well I spent most of today in the hospital. I have epilepsy, and thus I have to be careful because seizures can get triggered if I don't take care of myself. Still, these last two days, I haven't been eating or sleeping much, I've been having bouts of hysterical crying and bouts of numbness where I just stare at nothing in silence. Finally, the stress took its toll. This morning, I had a seizure in front of my apartment complex and I got taken to the hospital. I'm OK now except for a scratch near my eye and a horrible headache, but I do need to find a way to cope better. This thread has been really helping me.

Please, please take care of yourself Soda. :depressed::grouphug:

At least you CAN cry. It's more than I can.

I thought of a couple of tangential things; he died on Martin Luther King Day didn't he?

'So I said 'wake up Linda, I've had a dream'......this was actually the last song I heard before he died.

'Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty he's free at last'. I hope nobody objects to that.

[Freypower]

The Big Fella :) Thanks for that. Was Sullivan in the music industry?

He was a writer who after one show I remember, possibly the Minnesota outdoor show, wrote a wonderful tribute to Glenn & his music. I found it very moving at the time.

I will just thank everyone again for continuing to share their thoughts.

I agree with those who have stated that we should not necessarily expect individual statements from Joe, Tim, Bernie & the backing band. Not yet, anyway.

Despite his pain he still looked young, the last time I saw him, young & vigorous, & his voice was as strong & beautiful as ever. He's forever young, I guess, because 67 was too young.

I have to thank my husband for being supportive. He even read some of the details on a site at work without me having to tell him about it. He has this list of musicians he has seen who died & it's expanded by one (he came to the Sydney Cricket Ground show in 1995). It helps to be with someone who has a quirky sense of humour.

[SilverAcidRayne]

I actually watched this show on youtube on Saturday night. I just got such a strange feeling when watching this. Glenn made a joke at the very end that some day they tour will be named Reincarnation One. Honestly, while I enjoyed watching this show, I was also unexplainably sad. Got to just remember the good times.

absolutely. I had to stop looking. breaking into tears.

[sad-cafe]

Hey ya'all

I'm watching the F1 concert

the 2nd half from Life's Been Good on...I have really been watching Glenn.

He really looked like he was having a blast.

[jms18222]

My mind keeps going back to thinking how the guys always got together in January to discuss the plans for the upcoming year. This is not the way they needed to get together.

Glenn Frey died on my birthday....sigh!

[UndertheWire]

Cameron Crowe ‏@CameronCrowe (https://twitter.com/CameronCrowe) Jan 19 (https://twitter.com/CameronCrowe/status/689597964461813760) Glenn Frey on success:You can be down in the gutter talking about missed opportunities,or you can be successful, and pull the OTHER guy out.

[GlennLover]

Every time I read the title of this thread it feels like a knife state me in the heart.

[UndertheWire]

GL, I agree - it's so stark. I hope that at some point it can be renamed as the thread becomes more about remembering and celebrating his life.

[AlreadyGone95]

I agree as well. It hits you in the face, like "wham, he really is gone".

[AlreadyGone95]

http://www.theonion.com/article/congress-allocates-90-million-protect-remaining-ea-52210?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=Pic:1:Default


Is it wrong that the satire article made me laugh a bit? It would be a fitting thing to do for "America's band".

[Freypower]

Is it wrong that the satire article made me laugh a bit? It would be a fitting thing to do for "America's band".

No, I thought it was clever.

[AlreadyGone95]

Something that I thought of. One of the video downloads Soda has on GFO is of Glenn and Joe on a tv show in the UK from 2007(I think). In it, the hosts talk about the lyrics of Hotel California. One of the hosts was an Irish lady and she spoke the first few lines of the song. She mispronounced colitas as "colitis". Glenn laughed at her mistake, and said "colitas. Colitis is something that you go to the hospital for".

[WalshFan88]

Something that I thought of. One of the video downloads Soda has on GFO is of Glenn and Joe on a tv show in the UK from 2007(I think). In it, the hosts talk about the lyrics of Hotel California. One of the hosts was an Irish lady and she spoke the first few lines of the song. She mispronounced colitas as "colitis". Glenn laughed at her mistake, and said "colitas. Colitis is something that you go to the hospital for".

That is one of the first things that came to my mind when I heard the news about the colitis!

[Ohiocoach]

Checking back in. Hope everyone is hanging in there. I actually sat down at my computer and just wrote yesterday. Basically trying to put into writing why this has hit me so hard when so many others cant seem to understand. It really did seem to help. Reality is setting in. It's obvious he was very sick and as others have said, I admire him even more for fighting through these issues.
I saw them in March 2014 and July 2015 and in both concerts Glenn announced that he "had a cold." I read this in several reviews during the HOTE tour as well.

[AlreadyGone95]

Here is what Henry Diltz said about Glenn.


Glenn Frey was one of the good guys. He was whip-smart and funny as all get-out. I spent time with him in the desert, backstage and in planes, boats & automobiles. Capt'n Longneck they called him for awhile and he influenced our beer drinking habits.
There's a reason some people's talent rises to the top of the heap. It's because their energy was able to reflect on life around them and represent it in a unique and joyful way. That was Glenn's ability and he shared it with us. He's gone home now and left us with his songs & our memories. Take it Easy, he taught us. There are so many cool people on the other side that it'll be a pleasure to get there.

https://m.facebook.com/henrydiltzphoto/photos/a.1429244143992230.1073741828.1429233337326644/1664070497176259/?type=3

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yeah - I got a little kick out of The Onion article too.

And AG - I had forgotten about that interview, but I know exactly which one you are referring too.

Since we are going to be getting hit with a major snowstorm tomorrow, I went out to do the grocery store thing this afternoon. After reading some of your posts about how listening to the music has helped you, I decided to maybe give it a try while I was driving. I don't know why, but I selected a CD that I had made after my mother's passing with all of her favorite Glenn/Eagles songs. I stuck the CD about halfway in the drive, and immediately pulled it back out. Right away, I knew it was a bad idea - I figured running down the road driving my car while sobbing was surely not the way to help me loosen my load. Since I'll be snowed in most of this weekend, I'll probably try again soon. I'll eventually come around, I'm just a bit slow. I think I'll feel better once we hear about plans for the memorial service.

[AlreadyGone95]

Cameron Crowe's article on Glenn. (It's one of the best I've read.)

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/remembering-glenn-frey-cameron-crowe-on-eagles-teen-king-20160121


I managed to listen to The Very Best of last night. I could enjoy the songs where Glenn wasn't singing lead or co-lead for the most part., Hole in the World was hard to listen to because there is a different kind of hole in the world now. I had tears flowing while listening to Glenn's. It's going to take time, for sure.

[shunlvswx]

I had post a story about what happened to me yesterday.

I don't know if it was a sign or what. I was thinking about Glenn at that moment and then bam Already Gone comes on the radio or was playing when the radio came on. I guess I have my purse to thank for bumping into my radio and cutting it on that moment. I was playing the Live in Dublin cd on my phone and I had been thinking about Glenn off and on for the last few days. Just saying to myself I can't believe he's gone.

[GlennLover]

Yeah - I got a little kick out of The Onion article too.

And AG - I had forgotten about that interview, but I know exactly which one you are referring too.

Since we are going to be getting hit with a major snowstorm tomorrow, I went out to do the grocery store thing this afternoon. After reading some of your posts about how listening to the music has helped you, I decided to maybe give it a try while I was driving. I don't know why, but I selected a CD that I had made after my mother's passing with all of her favorite Glenn/Eagles songs. I stuck the CD about halfway in the drive, and immediately pulled it back out. Right away, I knew it was a bad idea - I figured running down the road driving my car while sobbing was surely not the way to help me loosen my load. Since I'll be snowed in most of this weekend, I'll probably try again soon. I'll eventually come around, I'm just a bit slow. I think I'll feel better once we hear about plans for the memorial service.

I remember the interview too. I replayed it many times after it aired.

I have managed to watch a few video clips that I had not seen before & Glenn's performance of "Desperado" on Letterman, but that's all. I still can't put in a CD of the Eagles or Glenn's solo work. I can't keep from reading all the comments, articles & tributes on the web though. Many are still bringing tears to my eyes. :weep:I'm hoping to feel better when we hear about the memorial service too.

[UndertheWire]

I've been waiting for Cameron Crowe and from his recent tweets it was obvious he was working on it. He paints a vivid picture.

And to add to the music and autobigraphy we won't get to hear, there's the recurring role in Roadies that I'd been hoping for since I first read about the project.

Another thought - as we're not going to get the autobography, wouldn't a biography from Cameron Crowe be great.

[Tori]

I've been listening to Eagles and solo music exclusively in the past couple days - what really hurts for me is watching videos of Glenn. I watched F1, which made me miss his goofy dancing during ASWTDID, and my mom shared a performance of Desperado that he did on Facebook, which got me very sad. I'm not even gonna touch HFO for a while because that will definitely get me crying.

My philosophy professor also brought up Glenn's passing in class today. All I could do was sigh and look down at the table. :(

[Victim of Love]

Is it wrong that the satire article made me laugh a bit? It would be a fitting thing to do for "America's band".

AG, I too laughed but I think the bit of levity was a healthy ice -breaker. Besides, after reading so many comments about Glenn's incredible sense of humor I have to think he would have found it humorous too.

[GlennLover]

My apologies if this has been posted before. It's a podcast where Rusty Young talks about knowing Glenn before he was famous. He's really broken up about Glenn's passing. http://thesoundla.com/2016/01/podcast-pocos-rusty-young-talks-glenn-frey/

[AlreadyGone95]

On the way home from the doctor's office a few hours ago, Bob Seger's Against the Wind came on the radio. I choked back a few tears because I knew that Glenn sang backing vocals on that song. I told my mom that Glenn sang on that song. She responded with "Will you shut up about Glenn? He died. Yes, it sad that he did, but he's just a musician. It's not like when your dad died. It happened, and you need to get over it". She ranted for a good 5 minutes. All I could do was not look at her, keep my tears at bay, and remind myself that she doesn't understand. (That hurt badly)

[Tori]

On the way home from the doctor's office a few hours ago, Bob Seger's Against the Wind came on the radio. I choked back a few tears because I knew that Glenn sang backing vocals on that song. I told my mom that Glenn sang on that song. She responded with "Will you shut up about Glenn? He died. Yes, it sad that he did, but he's just a musician. It's not like when your dad died. It happened, and you need to get over it". She ranted for a good 5 minutes. All I could do was not look at her, keep my tears at bay, and remind myself that she doesn't understand. (That hurt badly)

All due respect to your mom, AG, but... what the hell? That's so not okay. :( Glenn was like a family member for all of us and that's how we'll grieve for him. That said, I hope that being on the Border is helping you out. :heart:

[AlreadyGone95]

All due respect to your mom, AG, but... what the hell? That's so not okay. :( Glenn was like a family member for all of us and that's how we'll grieve for him. That said, I hope that being on the Border is helping you out. :heart:

My mom doesn't understand me nor my deeply passionate love of music. She can't comprehend how much this has affected me. This is par for the course for her, actually. Right now, I'm just trying to keep my distance from her. The border has indeed helped meout alot. :heart:. Thanks to everyone here because ya'll can understand.

[travlnman2]

Well I spent most of today in the hospital. I have epilepsy, and thus I have to be careful because seizures can get triggered if I don't take care of myself. Still, these last two days, I haven't been eating or sleeping much, I've been having bouts of hysterical crying and bouts of numbness where I just stare at nothing in silence. Finally, the stress took its toll. This morning, I had a seizure in front of my apartment complex and I got taken to the hospital. I'm OK now except for a scratch near my eye and a horrible headache, but I do need to find a way to cope better. This thread has been really helping me.

I am new here but please take care of your self

[shunlvswx]

At church, my youth pastor was talking to the teenagers about some interesting subjects.

So she started to talk certain people you should stay away. So she brought turkeys and eagles. One stays grounded and the other flies high. When she brought up eagles. I just wanted to cry and then my radio coming on after my purse hit the on button.

[AlreadyGone95]

Found this a few minutes ago. I've never heard of the man, but apparently he did some photos for the band.
http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a552/kim_dixon2/Mobile%20Uploads/12552806_1013728048699743_7166167043851186700_n_zp s0rii4jp2.jpg

[sodascouts]

I hear what you guys are saying about the thread title. Is "Farewell Glenn Frey" better?

ETA: AG, I'm sorry your mother is so unsympathetic.

[shunlvswx]

I think I know what is triggers me to start crying. Its not the ability to listen or hear Glenn's songs on the radio or watch videos that's getting me, its when I see the words: "Glenn Frey 1948 - 2016", "as we mourn", "as we pay tribute", or "we've lost". I just can't read anything that remind me Glenn is gone. That's when reality sets in and tells me he's gone and you're not dreaming. :weep:.


I think I see why I'm able to listen to any of his songs on the radio or Pandora/IHeart Radio. I mourn that way until I'm reminded that he's gone.

[GlennLover]

I hear what you guys are saying about the thread title. Is "Farewell Glenn Frey" better?

ETA: AG, I'm sorry your mother is so unsympathetic.

"Farewell" me cry too, although I don't know what wouldn't. It just sounds so final. "Remembering Glenn Frey", "Tributes to Glenn Frey". Maybe those aren't quite right. Anybody have any other ideas?

[AlreadyGone95]

I think that Remembering Glenn Frey is good because that's what most of the posts in this thread are about.

Shun, I guess that my avatar isn't helping. I knew that I wanted to change it temporarily, but I couldn't figure out which photo to use. Some radio station om Facebook made the one I'm using. (I'll probably go back to the Smuggler's Blues one in a month or 2)

[Freypower]

Remembering or In Remembrance or even In Memoriam would suit me fro a separate thread. I think Farewell is OK for this thread.

[Freypower]

I think that Remembering Glenn Frey is good because that's what most of the posts in this thread are about.

Shun, I guess that my avatar isn't helping. I knew that I wanted to change it temporarily, but I couldn't figure out which photo to use. Some radio station om Facebook made the one I'm using. (I'll probably go back to the Smuggler's Blues one in a month or 2)

There is nothing wrong with it. I will have a signature next week which will be similar. I have to deal with it somehow & acknowledging it is a first step.

[AlreadyGone95]

Thanks FP. The photo used shows a guy in his mid 60s who looks happy and full of life. That's how I (we) want to remember him.

I've heard that animals can sense things. My cat Tabby, who isn't a lap cat very much, has decided to go to sleep on my lap. Before she did that she was all over me, wanting to be petted. I think that she knows that I'm hurting.

In a little bit, I'm going to try and watch some of the tributes and videos of Glenn that I've never seen.

[SilverAcidRayne]

After Hours is such a beautiful album. :weep:

[sodascouts]

Maybe rename the thread "Glenn Frey - Gone but not Forgotten"?

[AlreadyGone95]

I like that title, Soda.

[SilverAcidRayne]

Maybe rename the thread "Glenn Frey - Gone but not Forgotten"?

Glenn Frey. Fly High....

[Glennsallnighter]

Maybe rename the thread "Glenn Frey - Gone but not Forgotten"?

Yes, I would agree with that too. As Mod of the Glenn forum will I go ahead?

[L101]

What about 'Glenn Frey - An Eagle Has Flown' ?

[DivineDon]

Nice one, Lacken.

Without wanting to sound corny how about?

'Glenn checked out but he'll never leave us'

He had such a good sense of humour, he's enjoy something ironic, imo.

[AlreadyGone95]

What about Glenn Frey: Here's to Your Life? (Combining the titles of Here's to Life and It's Your Life)

[UndertheWire]

I like the "an Eagles has flown".

Prompted by Bernie, I listened to "Most of Us Are Sad".

Most of us are sad
No one lets it show
I've been shadows of myself
How was I to know?

Tell me, scarlet sun
What will time allow?
We have brought our children here
Who can save them now?

Weeping woman, try to smile
Like the coming dawn
Most of us are sad, it's true
Still, we must go on

Love was here today
Oh, the sun was bright
I will sing you far away
Love is here tonight

Most of us are sad
No one lets it show
I've been shadows of myself
How was I to know?

Bernie's right, it is comforting.

[Glennsallnighter]

I couldn't sleep last night - I was just too sad. I cried a lot yesterday. My husband said "its just a band, not like its family" I cried even harder.

(

I got that too. They don't mean it. They just have not experienced something like this so they cannot relate.

[Rebeccahumdinger]

I'm just heartbroken....still cannot believe Glenn is gone:weep::weep:

[shunlvswx]

I was watching HOTE again on Showtime last night and all of a sudden, I got emotional when they played Wasted Time to end Part 1. It hit me that its the end. They use that song in the documentary to end that era when they broke up in 1980. Now we end this era, but forever.

I now can't even listen to Desperado now because knowing that was the last song of the show, we won't be hearing that anymore. Plus learning Glenn playing piano on that song.

Then VH1 Classic played back to back songs by Glenn or the Eagles. I don't know if it continue after the commercial. Since I had to head out the door to head to work, I record the rest just in case they playmore videos.

[AlreadyGone95]

I got an email alert from spotify that said No Fun Aloud by Glenn Frey is now available. It's the only album of his solo career that wasn't on there previously. I'm happy that it is available now, but there's no way that I can listen to it.

[NightMistBlue]

Is it wrong that the satire article made me laugh a bit? It would be a fitting thing to do for "America's band".

Yes, I'd rather my tax dollars went to care for sweet Randy than some dubious deal with Iran.

Your post just made me realize: the Beach Boys used the moniker "America's band" for years and years. But the Eagles have quietly inherited this mantle it seems, and it fits them well (though their appeal is international of course).

[UndertheWire]

I wonder if it's time for a separate thread for eulogies or "remembering the life of" writings. I know that this thread could become that but I'm not sure I'll ever want to start at the beginning and read through everyone's first reactions - that's too raw. However, I think a place where people could reflect on what Glenn means to them and repost what has been said by the many people who have known and worked with him over the decades would provide comfort and inspiration. Even if there's duplication, so what?

In simple terms, it's the difference between mourning the death and celebrating the life.

[NOLA]

In simple terms, it's the difference between mourning the death and celebrating the life.

UTW, this reminds me of a rich New Orleans' tradition called the "Second Line." After a jazz funeral for one of the greats, the mood of the music played by the accompanying brass band becomes more raucous and upbeat so the followers in the procession can celebrate the life and their love of the deceased.

I think a "Second Line" for Glenn is a great idea. :)

[NightMistBlue]

Oh yes, how wonderful - a "Second Line" celebration. I imagine that's what Azoff and the Eagles (and friends) will be aiming for with Glenn's memorial, if it turns out to be a concert.

[sodascouts]

I agree about a new thread. I had already talked to some of the moderators about doing this, but we were worried it was too soon.

[NightMistBlue]

I've been waiting for Cameron Crowe and from his recent tweets it was obvious he was working on it. He paints a vivid picture.

And to add to the music and autobigraphy we won't get to hear, there's the recurring role in Roadies that I'd been hoping for since I first read about the project.

Not to mention Kauai Five-0. Had Glenn said he was considering writing his autobiography? I know at one time he had wanted to write a book on songwriting.

[AlreadyGone95]

Not to mention Kauai Five-0. Had Glenn said he was considering writing his autobiography? I know at one time he had wanted to write a book on songwriting.

I believe that Glenn mentioned it in the 2nd episode of the Tavis Smiley show he did in 2012 while promoting After Hours. He was talking about trying to type it on the computer, and failing to do so. He ended up using a legal pad like he had done for so many years.

I think that a celebration of life type thread is a good idea, but imo, it should wait until after the memorial service.

[UndertheWire]

Whenever you think is the right time is good.

Meanwhile BBC Radio 4's obituary series, Last Word features Glenn. I missed the start but it will be available to listen again for the next few weeks. Some nice audio clips but unfortunately the last three songs they played had Don Henley on lead vocals. I see that they also feature Haskell Wexler who filmed the 1977 footage shown in the doc. He died on 27th December.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06wv9cd

[Brooke]

Maybe rename the thread "Glenn Frey - Gone but not Forgotten"?

I like this one best.

Thanks everyone for your comments. Even though they make me cry, it does help to know there are lots of others that are affected. My husband has been very supportive.

AG, I'm sorry for what your mother said. Glad it's helping to come here.

ETA: I've been listening to Glenn's tribute on I Heart radio and I wish they would just feature Glenn's vocals instead of the whole bands too.

[SilverAcidRayne]

good morning everyone.

i'm scrolling thru my facebook and I see that Fastlane has posted a small post on Joe. I thought you all may wanna check it out. they are sweet. and so is Joe.

[AlreadyGone95]

good morning everyone.

i'm scrolling thru my facebook and I see that Fastlane has posted a small post on Joe. I thought you all may wanna check it out. they are sweet. and so is Joe.


Fastlane also posted a lengthy statement from Bernie. Ya'll mightwant some tissues for it. I just read what Joe said, and I think that it sums it well.

[sodascouts]

I read a statement from Bernie in the Lefsetz mailbag. Is that the one they posted? I'll definitely check it out if it's a different one.

[AlreadyGone95]

I read a statement from Bernie in the Lefsetz mailbag. Is that the one they posted? I'll definitely check it out if it's a different one.

No, it's that one.

[SilverAcidRayne]

Fastlane also posted a lengthy statement from Bernie. Ya'll mightwant some tissues for it. I just read what Joe said, and I think that it sums it well.

yes it does. i noticed he's not as animated and bright eyed as he usually is. with understandable reasons. this all seems so surreal.

[AlterEaglesBand]

Thanks for your tribute. Will catch up with next time you come to the Beaverwood. Perhaps you could play 'Hole in the World' for Glenn. I wanted to post that here but not available on YT.

As predicted, broke down when I had to tell my Dad - Glenn was always his favourite.

SS
xx
http://sshh-sshh.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/glenn-frey-cowboy-casanova.html

I honestly did not know if I even wanted to continue performing our Eagles trbitue for at least a while. I feel like I've lost a close friend, and being paid to play his music so soon after his passing seemed distasteful to me.

Then I had a very vivid dream Monday night, a young Glenn and Don were sitting at a table in a small bar where I was playing an acoustic solo show. They were laughing and working out the details of a song they were writing together. I don't remember much more than that except it ended with them tossing me a sheet of paper and saying, "why don't you add that to your set list?" or something like that.

I took that to be Glenn's way of saying, "keep playing, keep the music and the love alive out there, celebrate my life with people who love me and my music." As a band, we decided to go ahead and play and provide an event where people could mourn but also celebrate together the contributions of this great man to our collective life experience.

I shared some of that as we paid special tribute to Glenn in a concert last night, and the response was phenomenal. I wanted to sing "It's Your World Now," but I could not get through it. Just reading the words makes me cry all over again. Instead, I just shared all I had about how each of his songs affected me through the years, and encouraged the audience to sing along on their favorites. Their singing on the chorus to Lyin's Eyes was so loud I didn't even have to sing myself. Which was a good thing, because I was way too choked up to get more than a squeak out. In fact, I choked up several times throughout the night......singing James Dean (too fast to live, too young to die, bye bye), Peacful Easy Feeling, Already Gone, etc. So many memories.

Greg

[MaryCalifornia]

I think a second thread to capture all of the tributes to Glenn is a great idea.

It has been apparent to me this week that those who have known and worked with him for many decades are all making a valiant effort to describe him as whip smart, fun, kind, a fantastic musician, fully in charge of the band, etc...these tributes are completely drowning out any negative perceptions of Glenn. I especially liked Cameron Crowe's tribute, but all of the writings have the same themes, over and over, and I think compiling all of them will present a fantastic picture of who Glenn really was - for posterity.

The descriptions of Glenn in Felder's book do not stand up against the tidal swell of genuine reflections on Glenn by those respected luminaries who knew him. It is important that his children have this thread, with all tributes in one place.

ETA: Sorry, Greg, just saw your post above. Thank you for telling us of your experience, and for playing the songs.

[sodascouts]

It sounds like a lovely tribute, Greg. Good for you.

[AlreadyGone95]

yes it does. i noticed he's not as animated and bright eyed as he usually is. with understandable reasons. this all seems so surreal.

Yes, it does seem surreal. I keep hoping that it's just a horrible nightmare, and I'll wake up soon, but I know that it's reality.

We've been talking about how Don must be feeling, but what about Joe? He and Glenn were very close, too. Glenn helped to save Joe's life by pushing to get sober for a reunited Eagles.

Greg, most of us who are just fans can barely talk listening to Glenn's music. I can't imagine getting up on stage, playing and singing it.

[SilverAcidRayne]

I open up Pandora. This automatically plays. :weep:

[luvthelighthouse]

No, it's that one.

Can someone either post it, or give a link. I can't seem to find on either site. TIA

[sodascouts]

I'll put it in the new thread.

[jms18222]

IMHO the best way to honor Glenn is to keep doing what you were doing. You could do no greater honor to Glenn by playing & performing his music. Yes it is sad for all of us but he is up there looking down at us & smiling.

Have any details of his funeral been released?

[OntheBorder74]

Its great seeing all these posts of people feeling as blue as I do, been emailing my mum some thoughts on why his music and his death affects me and she get's it. I feel Glenn is so misunderstood, on Monday Night after a long day I got the news I thought there was a plus side that he would get the appreciation he deserved, he seemed to be too easily underestimated as were the band but I always saw Glenn as the single most underrated singer in Classic Rock. All the posts list him just as a guitarist in the main headlines, which he was but it takes away abit form the fact he sang and wrote more songs than the others. Heneley's tribute about being the engine of the band was right on the money, it's shame all these top ten and top five lists are still mostly his big hit singles rather than rediscovering the other album cuts, surprised there hasn't been a solo top 10. If there was I would probably have it this way;

1.The one you love
2. Part of you Part of me
3. Let's Go Home
4. Lover's Moon
5. Sexy Girl
6. Smuggler's Blues
7. Let's Pretend we're Still in Love
8. Some Kind of Blue
9. I got Love
10. That Girl

Ah well just gripes sorry to be negative, today is the first day I feel more happy hearing his music, losing that sullen feeling, read a few good articles about people who knew as opposed to all the backhanded criticisms some of these obituary articles are.

Got a whole bunch of Glenn song title to describe my feelings now as well;

I'm Some Kind of Blue without Glenn
Keep on singing for the sake of a song after Glenn is gone etc.

[AlterEaglesBand]

It sounds like a lovely tribute, Greg. Good for you.

Thanks, Soda. I delivered the "Plaintiff" line (with proper acknowledgement of course) as close to his deadpan delivery as I could, and of course the audience erupted in laughter. I told them that was exactly what Glenn wanted to hear right now. We've all been crying a bunch, which is understandable and appropriate, but I think it warms his heart to know he's still bringing joy to his fans through his music and humor.

It will take time for many of you to get to that point, but the sooner you can listen to his music with a smile on your face, the sooner healing will begin. It may be a smile through tears (like when I watched that video of him calling a baseball game with Vin Scully with such boyish excitement and enthusiasm, thanks for posting that!), but that's part of the process.

BTW this thread is amazing. Thanks for providing the forum for our collective grief and celebration. :-)

[AlreadyGone95]

IMHO the best way to honor Glenn is to keep doing what you were doing. You could do no greater honor to Glenn by playing & performing his music. Yes it is sad for all of us but he is up there looking down at us & smiling.

Have any details of his funeral been released?

I haven't seen anything yet about a funeral.

[chaim]

I just read what Bernie said. I love it. I like his way of saying things - not overly sentimental, but still enormous respect for Glenn. I almost cried when I read about Glenn giving him a hug and saying "This isn't the end" (or something like that) and then giving him another hug.

I'm also glad that he talked about Most Of Us Are Sad, because song is so beautiful, and yet never mentioned except here.

[sodascouts]

I went ahead and changed the thread title. I hope it makes people feel a bit better. It's hard to know what to do.

[AlreadyGone95]

I just read what Bernie said. I love it. I like his way of saying things - not overly sentimental, but still enormous respect for Glenn. I almost cried when I read about Glenn giving him a hug and saying "This isn't the end" (or something like that) and then giving him another hug.

I'm also glad that he talked about Most Of Us Are sad, because song is so beautiful, and yet never mentioned except here.

The hugs and "this isn't the end" is what I thought of when I said that some tissues might be needed. I know that I cried last night when I read it.

[chaim]

The hugs and "this isn't the end" is what I thought of when I said that some tissues might be needed. I know that I cried last night when I read it.

It's not just what happened later that makes it so moving for me. It was also an extremely sweet thing to do/say to a person who hasn't been in the band for decades. It kind of makes me smile (because of the sweet words) and cry (because it was the end) at the same time.

[DivineDon]

This article was in the Daily Mail - the writer was obviously a big fan so its nice to get a perspective from someone who understands what the fans are going through.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3409412/When-singer-love-dies-feel-little-mortal.html

[Woodstock]

When I heard that Glenn had passed away I didn't want to believe it. The Eagles have been my favorite band for the past 42 years, since I was 12 years old. Over the years I have seen over 40 Eagles shows (either the band or individually), and it has been 2 years since I've seen the band so I was planning on getting in another Eagles concert this year for sure, I needed another fix! I just assumed they'd be touring. But now this....it means the Eagles as a band have come to an end. I was thinking to myself, if only they could have gone on a few more years....but after hearing about Glenn's physical challenges....I'm thinking to myself, how lucky and grateful we all should be that they were able to go on as long as they did. I have a newfound respect for Glenn. May he rest in peace.

[NightMistBlue]

I see that they also feature Haskell Wexler who filmed the 1977 footage shown in the doc. He died on 27th December.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06wv9cd

Haskell Wexler filmed the Maryland concert?! Dang. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, etc.

Kudos for finding that out, UtW. Imagine being so big time that you hire an Oscar-winning cinematographer to film your band in concert, and then you forget about the film existing for years and years.

I'm surprised the Eagles don't have an archivist. Lesser artists do.

Back on topic now, sorry.

[AlterEaglesBand]

IMHO the best way to honor Glenn is to keep doing what you were doing. You could do no greater honor to Glenn by playing & performing his music. Yes it is sad for all of us but he is up there looking down at us & smiling.



Thanks for that encouragement. I looked up more than once last night thinking that exact thing.

[NightMistBlue]

This article was in the Daily Mail - the writer was obviously a big fan so its nice to get a perspective from someone who understands what the fans are going through.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3409412/When-singer-love-dies-feel-little-mortal.html

That was very nicely written but he over-emphasizes the age thing, the nostalgia factor. I was a child in the seventies, so obviously I'm not listening to the music to reminisce about how great life was when I was six.

Some of the most passionate fans on this board weren't even born back then, so the writer is coming from his own (rather narrow) perspective.

Just my tuppence.

[AlreadyGone95]

That was very nicely written but he over-emphasizes the age thing, the nostalgia factor. I was a child in the seventies, so obviously I'm not listening to the music to reminisce about how great life was when I was six.

Some of the most passionate fans on this board weren't even born back then, so the writer is coming from his own (rather narrow) perspective.

Just my tuppence.


I gotta agree. I'm 20. I have no nostalgia to associate with the 70s, or most anything prior to 2000. It's the music, for me. It what I like, plain and simple. I hate when people assume that us young folk don't care about "old" music, or if we do, it's to be "cool". (It's cool to like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin etc if you're my age). It's never been like that for me.

[Freypower]

Its great seeing all these posts of people feeling as blue as I do, been emailing my mum some thoughts on why his music and his death affects me and she get's it. I feel Glenn is so misunderstood, on Monday Night after a long day I got the news I thought there was a plus side that he would get the appreciation he deserved, he seemed to be too easily underestimated as were the band but I always saw Glenn as the single most underrated singer in Classic Rock. All the posts list him just as a guitarist in the main headlines, which he was but it takes away abit form the fact he sang and wrote more songs than the others. Heneley's tribute about being the engine of the band was right on the money, it's shame all these top ten and top five lists are still mostly his big hit singles rather than rediscovering the other album cuts, surprised there hasn't been a solo top 10. If there was I would probably have it this way;

1.The one you love
2. Part of you Part of me
3. Let's Go Home
4. Lover's Moon
5. Sexy Girl
6. Smuggler's Blues
7. Let's Pretend we're Still in Love
8. Some Kind of Blue
9. I got Love
10. That Girl

Ah well just gripes sorry to be negative, today is the first day I feel more happy hearing his music, losing that sullen feeling, read a few good articles about people who knew as opposed to all the backhanded criticisms some of these obituary articles are.

Got a whole bunch of Glenn song title to describe my feelings now as well;

I'm Some Kind of Blue without Glenn
Keep on singing for the sake of a song after Glenn is gone etc.

While I agree with this, particularly the part about how underrated he was as a singer, it's something we on The Border can possibly deal with in another thread about his legacy. I still don't know what I think about Rolling Stone giving a list of his 20 finest songs, a couple of which he didn't sing lead on.

The only problem with Gone But Not Forgotten is it instantly remeinded me of Neil Young's My My, Hey, Hey, which of course also says 'it's better to burn out than it is to rust'. I think In Memoriam would have been more straightforward, however I bow to the decision.

[Brooke]

When I heard that Glenn had passed away I didn't want to believe it. The Eagles have been my favorite band for the past 42 years, since I was 12 years old. Over the years I have seen over 40 Eagles shows (either the band or individually), and it has been 2 years since I've seen the band so I was planning on getting in another Eagles concert this year for sure, I needed another fix! I just assumed they'd be touring. But now this....it means the Eagles as a band have come to an end. I was thinking to myself, if only they could have gone on a few more years....but after hearing about Glenn's physical challenges....I'm thinking to myself, how lucky and grateful we all should be that they were able to go on as long as they did. I have a newfound respect for Glenn. May he rest in peace.

Thank you for this, Woodstock! I'm a few years older than you and haven't had the opportunity to see them nearly this many times, but my love of the band and Glenn is no less! Your last words here sum up how I feel so well!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I enjoyed OTB74's post including the list. I know for me my mind has been constantly spinning this week thinking about all things Glenn and random things to share, which I will at some point.

And, Greg, bless you for getting through your show. I don't know how you managed, but I admire your courage. It was probably very cathartic for both you and your audience.

I am very anxious to hear about the memorial service being planned for Glenn as well. If it is a public service, I am definitely planning to go.

[luvthelighthouse]

As I got into my car I hear the DJ saying , " WLS Chicago remembers Glenn Frey. ". Then they played Take It Easy.. I could only think about Glenn in the early 70s, so young and carefree whole life ahead of him. He did it, he lived the dream. I think this is the most I've cried even though all week I've been walking around like a zombie and unable to concentrate on anything else . through my sadness I am so happy that he was able to achieve everything he had set out to do and more .

ETA: I changed the station afterwards and heard Jimmy Buffett who I thought gave a lovely tribute to Glenn. Then I heard Still the Same by Bob Seger. If that song truly was about Glenn I have to say I never got the sour feel that some people did... To me it was always a casual see you later buddy, until next time, we don't have to have some dramatic goodbye. my ride home ended on the original station and they were playing Tequila Sunrise... said they would be honoring the music of Glenn Frey in the Eagles all weekend. To say the least it was a therapeutic drive home .

[Thirsty&Hot]

I got an email alert from spotify that said No Fun Aloud by Glenn Frey is now available. It's the only album of his solo career that wasn't on there previously. I'm happy that it is available now, but there's no way that I can listen to it.

I was excited about this too because I own his records only on vinyl and it's obviously nice to have portable versions of it!

I'm sorry to hear that other people are having such a hard time with this too. It certainly helps if you have someone supportive in your life, but if not these online communities are helping tremendously to let us all know we are not alone. My fiance and friends are supportive but at the same time don't really get it, and I'm sure are getting really tired of hearing me talk about it and be sad about it.

Glad you're okay, Soda!

I haven't been very functional or productive at all. I'm having a hard time focusing on anything other than watching videos and reading articles about it.
I haven't even wanted to hang out with friends right now because I just want to mourn in my own way watching videos and listening to music while having a drink to relax. I know it's sad, but it's comforting and in some ways makes me happy.

[Outlawman13]

I'm the same way Tiffany!!! I've been wanting to listen to Glenn and the Eagles soooo much that I'm having major withdrawls at work!!! Crying and mourning!! Glenn means the world to me and a part of me for sure!! Love him soo much!!

[WitchyWoman92]

I'm still in the middle of reading this topic and have gained a lot of comfort from the fact that other people love the band as much as I do and are feeling the same things I am. I recently joined the forum and have loved the Eagles since I don't even know when. I think I heard either "Witchy Woman" or "One of These Nights" on a road trip to South Carolina with my mom in 2009.

It's only January 22nd and Glenn's death still hurts me a lot. I heard about it by browsing Facebook on my phone when I saw something on my feed about Glenn's passing. The first article I read was by TMZ so I was hoping and praying it was a hoax. When I found out it was all too painfully true I started crying so much. From everything I've read it sounded like he must have been suffering a lot near the end of his life and although I miss him I'm glad he's no longer in any pain. The first time I saw the Eagles was July 16, 2013 in Philadelphia. Never in a million years would I have imagined that the first time I would ever see the band live would turn out to be the last time.

[sad-cafe]

all I can think of is how horrible Christmas was for Glenn and his family

[Outlawman13]

At least Glenn is in another place where he doesn't hurt anymore!!!! I will miss him soo much and his music is awesome!!! Love Glenn like no one else!!

[Wildthyme]

Just discovered HOTE is on Netflix. Debating on whether to watch it or not though I did add it to my list...

[SilverAcidRayne]

I'm just scrolling thru pictures of the band. Maybe trying to grasp everything. But what I keep coming back to is that they just don't look right without Glenn. And every time I try to picture that it's like a kick to the stomach. The Eagles weren't like any other band that can easily go on without a main member. I'm sure he would want that. But it's not possible.

[Jonny Come Lately]

I gotta agree. I'm 20. I have no nostalgia to associate with the 70s, or most anything prior to 2000. It's the music, for me. It what I like, plain and simple. I hate when people assume that us young folk don't care about "old" music, or if we do, it's to be "cool". (It's cool to like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Zeppelin etc if you're my age). It's never been like that for me.

I know exactly what you mean by this. My parents both liked the Eagles back in the 1970s, but my own love for the band was self-initiated. In summer 2013, I got out and listened to their old CD copy of Hotel California and loved it, they had OOTN too and then I went and listened to all the others. As someone born in 1994, there was no nostalgia in it for me, same with Floyd, Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac etc. To me, the 1960s-70s were a golden age for rock 'n' roll and to be honest I think that music now simply cannot match the depth and variety of talent of that era (not that it couldn't do so in the future, I just feel the field is a bit weak now).

Greg, well done on playing your show. I can only imagine how difficult it would have been to keep it together while playing, but I think you'll have probably helped quite a lot of people come to terms with this news. As Glenn himself once said, 'Music is medicine for the soul. It can't hurt, it can only help'.

Regarding the thread title, I think it's a good choice myself. I can understand why it could be associated with Neil Young's lyrics from My My, Hey Hey, but, as the band addressed in the documentary... burning out is overrated. I mean Neil himself certainly hasn't burnt out (if anything, he's faded away, at least from the public consciousness), so I don't think there's an issue.

[WalshFan88]

I thought Lefsetz's piece meant well. Perhaps he overplayed the nostalgia part of it but sometimes I think he isn't overplaying how disliked the band was....every forum I'm on there is always someone putting down the band and quoting that stupid quote from The Big Lebowski....

That said, the fans the band does have are probably the best fans to have - passionate, loyal, and multi-generational.

To say they were in any way a band for people from the 70s to remember the 70s sells them short. Yes they were the soundtrack to many people's lives from that time frame, but they can be just as easily the soundtrack to my life in 2016.

I really like Bob Lefsetz (partially because he calls it like it is when it comes to his dislike for Taylor Swift, who I can't stand lol).

I just think he had a viewpoint that isn't 100 percent accurate in this case, or is perhaps close-minded.

Joe's comment was beautiful, as was Bernie's and both Don's. Not sure if TBS has commented yet.

[chaim]

Well, I was born in 1977 and discovered the band in the late 80's or early 90's. So you can count me out too when it comes to the nostalgia thing.

[shunlvswx]

I was born the year the guys broke up. I was 5 months old.

Not a lot of bands or singers who've been around for 20, 30, 40 or 50 years can get younger fans. The Eagles did. Their popularity never died eveb when they weren't together those 14 years.

I was 14 when the guys got back together in 1994. I was starting broaden my musical taste back in 1994. I remembered seeing HFO on tv maybe a year or two later. I don't remember. I wasn't a full fan yet, but I started to listen to their music. I stopped for a while, but I had their songs on mp3 player. Mostly songs I heard on the radio. I became a big fan when the History of The Eagles came out.

Their probably not that many people my age and under who have heard of the Eagles unless your parents played their music when they were young or bumped into their music like I did.

[BillBailey1976]

I was born in 76, and probably heard of the Eagles in the mid 80's. I loved "The Heat is On" and "Boys of Summer". Those were big hits when I was on the school bus, listening to the radio.
I got Greatest Hits 71-75 in the early 90's, so I was getting more familiar with them. Loved Glenn's leads. When they got back together in 94, they really weren't on my radar that much. I guess in the summer of 94 VH1 did a re-broadcast of HFO, and showed all of the "South of Sunset" shows, along with "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert" as part of the Eagles Family Tree stuff they were doing. I fell in love with their music during this time. Bought all their cassettes, listened to them repeatedly. The concert in my area was already sold out at this point, but.....due to Glenn's stomach issues they cancelled twice and the venue was accepting returns. For Christmas 94' my parents got me and my brother tickets for the rescheduled Jan. 95 concert. The greatest concert ever. I have since bought everything Eagles or solo member (particularly Don and Glenn) stuff that I could get my hands on.
Glenn was my favorite vocally, probably because of Heat is On, and Smuggler's Blues from before the Eagles......and Already Gone is still my absolute fav. song of theirs.

[SilverAcidRayne]

I was born in 75. my jam when growing up was the heat is on. because I loved Beverly Hills Cop. you belong to the city.... then of course Henley. I actually didn't know much about the eagles until a few years later. but I was still a kid. now I adore them because i'm a huge harmony fan. I love harmonies and these boys were beautiful. the soundtrack of the 70s indeed.

[Windeagle]

Just heard New York Minute. Recent events give the song a whole new chill.

[AlreadyGone95]

I just noticed that Soda has changed the description of the subforum for Glenn. It reminds me of the Phil Collins song, You'll Be In My Heart.

[Outlawman13]

I do love that song of Phil's!!! When I heard Take It Easy and New Kid In Town (at my work) I was about ready to lose it!!! I feel like I can't function!! When I first heard of the Eagles, I was about 4 years old in the early 90's! My parents used to play them all the time and that gave me a very "Peaceful Easy Feeling"! I loved Glenn's voice sooo much and started just to listen to his music!! I need their music to comfort me for sure!!

[jms18222]

I read somewhere last night that CNN is running HOTE tonight at 8:00 PM. Can't find the link today.

[shunlvswx]

That's true. Its on at 8:00pm Eastern/7:00 Central. Of course they will probably beep out the cussing and nudity. I would be never surprise if they didn't.

Showtime is also showing it at 6:00pm Eastern/5:00pm Central and again on Showtime West at 9:00pm Eastern/8:00 Central.

I will re-record it on Showtime and delete my old one from my dvr.

[NightMistBlue]

At least Glenn is in another place where he doesn't hurt anymore!!!!

That's what I held onto when my father died: "he's not suffering anymore." It helped my brother and I get through it. My Dad was in pain and struggling for breath - I never want to see someone I love suffer again. Now he's free.

Grief is a process that you move through. The first week or so, your goals are modest: to survive the experience. With time, the load gets lighter.

Hopefully, Glenn's family is getting a lot of emotional support. My heart goes out to people who loved Glenn and are grieving him alone - as many have said here, some people just don't get it.

[AlreadyGone95]

That's what I held onto when my father died: "he's not suffering anymore." It helped my brother and I get through it. My Dad was in pain and struggling for breath - I never want to see someone I love suffer again. Now he's free.

Grief is a process that you move through. The first week or so, your goals are modest: to survive the experience. With time, the load gets lighter.

Hopefully, Glenn's family is getting a lot of emotional support. My heart goes out to people who loved Glenn and are grieving him alone - as many have said here, some people just don't get it.

That's the same way that I was with my dad. He suffered horribly for the last almost 4 weeks of his life. He was on life support with a machine doing almost all of his breathing for him. My mom and brother had to make the heartbreaking decision to pull the plug. I'll never forget "telling" my dad goodbye forever the day before they ended life support. It was beyond horrible to see all of the machines that he was hooked up to. Plus, he didn't look like the dad I knew. It's hard to take. You're glad that they're not suffering anymore, but you desperately want them to still be here.

It does take time. I hated hearing that for the first couple of months afterwards, but it is true. I didn't fully understand everything then, being so young, but I do now.

Emotional support is the best support at a time like this, to have someone there who you can talk to, who is understanding. As I said before, my thoughts and prayers go out to Cindy, Taylor, Deacon, Otis, Don, Joe, Tim and the rest of Glenn's friends and family.

One thing that I learned the hard way is to just let the grief flow. Don't bottle it up inside. It honestly does more harm than good.

[sodascouts]

GA and I were talking and we're thinking of doing a video chat with History of the Eagles in about an hour (5:00 pm EST) to relive some Glenn memories. It's an informal thing. Anyone is welcome to join in, whether you're watching the DVD or not. I realize it's short notice but we want to get it in before she goes to bed over in Ireland. We can always do another one later if folks want to.

[OntheBorder74]

Yeah my earlier post was from a position of wanting to appreciate his works in a way I hadnt seen at all in the tributes, but ive been a mix of emotions going through many stages. But feel like Ive reached a positive place now.

All I know is I will forever be grateful to Glenn for his songs steered me through some depressing years and made me want to try again when I couldve just receded. No critic can cahnge that debt I feel to him.

[Freypower]

I thought Lefsetz's piece meant well. Perhaps he overplayed the nostalgia part of it but sometimes I think he isn't overplaying how disliked the band was....every forum I'm on there is always someone putting down the band and quoting that stupid quote from The Big Lebowski....

That said, the fans the band does have are probably the best fans to have - passionate, loyal, and multi-generational.

To say they were in any way a band for people from the 70s to remember the 70s sells them short. Yes they were the soundtrack to many people's lives from that time frame, but they can be just as easily the soundtrack to my life in 2016.

I really like Bob Lefsetz (partially because he calls it like it is when it comes to his dislike for Taylor Swift, who I can't stand lol).

I just think he had a viewpoint that isn't 100 percent accurate in this case, or is perhaps close-minded.

Joe's comment was beautiful, as was Bernie's and both Don's. Not sure if TBS has commented yet.

He meant well, yes. But to go on & on about the dislike of the band was unnecessary & insensitive. He had a chance to pay tribute to a man, and he failed to do so. All he could manage were a couple of platitudes about Glenn being successful.

As for grieving I just heard Most Of Us Are Sad, which Bernie quoted. Did it tip me over? No. I can't do it. I am getting more angry & frustrated with myself. I feel I am letting Glenn down. There can be no comparisons of how much his fans loved him, but I thought I was close to the top. I hear what you say, AG, but I CAN'T let it flow.

My father died in December 1987 of cancer at only 54. When it happened it was more a horrible relief. Perhaps this is the same.

I desperately hope that he was able to say goodbye to his family.

[AlterEaglesBand]

Yes, it does seem surreal. I keep hoping that it's just a horrible nightmare, and I'll wake up soon, but I know that it's reality.

We've been talking about how Don must be feeling, but what about Joe? He and Glenn were very close, too. Glenn helped to save Joe's life by pushing to get sober for a reunited Eagles.

Greg, most of us who are just fans can barely talk listening to Glenn's music. I can't imagine getting up on stage, playing and singing it.

We do the Eagles Circle before every show, and this time I led a prayer of thanks and just asked for the ability to get through it. It was tough at times, but I really think Glenn's spirit was with us.

[Victim of Love]

I just saw this and realized I hadn't seen it here on The Border..although I know it's possible I missed it. If it's a duplicate feel free (moderator) to delete it, or move it.

http://travistritt.com/news/travis-tritt-on-glenn-frey-it-was-an-inspiration-to-be-around-him/

[sodascouts]

Some more info about his death, including quotes from his brother Alan:

Eagles rocker Glenn Frey (http://pagesix.com/tag/glenn-frey) suffered from debilitating rheumatoid arthritis for years — and died partly because of the pills he took for it, his manager said Tuesday.

“He died from complications of ulcer and colitis after being treated with drugs for his rheumatoid arthritis, which he had for over 15 years,’’ the singer’s manager, Irving Azoff, told the website The Wrap. (http://www.thewrap.com/glenn-freys-medication-played-a-part-in-his-death-manager-says/)
(http://www.thewrap.com/glenn-freys-medication-played-a-part-in-his-death-manager-says/)
“The colitis and pneumonia were side effects from all the meds,” Azoff said.

The manager, recalling Frey’s struggle with the crippling joint condition, added, “One day, [Frey’s] knees would hurt, his hands hurt.’’ The illness “moves from joint to joint,’’ he said.
Frey, who lived with his wife, Cindy, in Tribeca, died Monday at Columbia University Medical Center (http://pagesix.com/2016/01/18/eagles-founding-member-glenn-frey-dead-at-67/), part of New York-Presbyterian, in Washington Heights. He was 67.

His health battles over the years led him to fight to stay in shape to keep things under control, said rocker pal Bob Seger.
“[He was] a workout warrior from his 30s to his 60s,” Seger, 70, told the Detroit Free Press. (http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/01/18/glenn-frey-detroit-dead-at-67/78977100/)
(http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/01/18/glenn-frey-detroit-dead-at-67/78977100/)
Frey’s final decline began roughly a month after his last performance with the Eagles in Bossier City, La., on July 29, said his brother, Alan Frey, to The Post.

Glenn Frey had vacationed in Hawaii after the tour ended but was forced to check into a hospital in Los Angeles with an intestinal infection in October, he said.

Frey briefly recovered — and even planned to perform again with the band at the Kennedy Center Honors cultural achievement awards in Washington, DC, in December. But he was forced to cancel in early November, saying he needed to undergo surgery.

Later that month, he checked into the Manhattan hospital with a bad case of pneumonia, Seger said.

A team of doctors diligently tried to save him — at one point placing him in a medically induced coma, Seger said.

“They were trying like hell to keep him alive . . . [His manager] pulled every ace out of the hole — he had the eight best specialists working on Glenn,” Seger revealed in a tearful interview. But the pneumonia worsened, weakening his immune system and aggravating the pre-existing conditions, Seger said.
“First, he caught one set of pneumonia, then he caught a very virulent set of pneumonia. He was in a coma, and he’d come out, but then he couldn’t breathe. They’d put him back in a coma,” Seger said. “About a month ago, they had to throw up their hands.”

Frey fought to keep his final hospital battle a secret from the world. Frey hated talking about his worsening condition, and no one imagined how bad it really was until the very end, said Alan Frey, 60, a mechanic from Phoenix.

“The end game came, and it’s a tragedy for everyone,” Alan Frey said.

[chaleymom]

So terribly sad. A friend of mine at work I think was almost amused at my feelings over this loss - she knows how much I loved the band and how often I've seen them. I'm sure she thinks its rediculous to feel sad over the loss of someone I didn't know personally. I am just a 'Fan'. She just doesnt get it. The Eagles were a part of my life.

[Outlawman13]

That is super sad to read that right now!! Poor Glenn!!! I just wish that some people knew how we felt about Glenn and the Eagles!!

[AlreadyGone95]

I still find it hard to believe how quickly he went. I just can't wrap my mind around it. To go from ending a successful 2 year tour, then less than 6 months later, lose the fight for your life. :weep:

I'm finally able to watch a bit of Glenn interviews without crying so much that I can't see out of my glasses, which is a good thing.

[Outlawman13]

I soo agree with that!! I can't go through one article (on his death) without crying!! He went way too soon! I hate knowing that Glenn had that disease!

[anne_m]

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've been reading this forum ever since I finally got to see them live in 2014 =] it was such a great experience for me. I'm only 22 and I love the Eagles. As I was growing up, my parents would play their music often and I grew to love them. We also watched their concert dvds often and bonded through that. I love listening to their songs, they never get old! Anyways, the news of Glenn's passing is still so sad. I've been listening to their songs soooo much more lately. I'm thankful for the music he shared with us all...and for this forum =]

[WitchyWoman92]

I still find it hard to believe how quickly he went. I just can't wrap my mind around it. To go from ending a successful 2 year tour, then less than 6 months later, lose the fight for your life. :weep:

I'm finally able to watch a bit of Glenn interviews without crying so much that I can't see out of my glasses, which is a good thing.

I know what you mean. It's mind boggling to me that he left us way too soon. I'm glad you are able to watch interviews without crying too much.

Edit: I started crying again when I saw wikipedia updated the Eagles page with Glenn's passing and put his name under "former members" of the band. He will always be one of the Eagles to me even though he had to leave us.:weep: Is it weird that makes me sad?

[chaim]

I know what you mean. It's mind boggling to me that he left us way too soon. I'm glad you are able to watch interviews without crying too much.

Edit: I started crying again when I saw wikipedia updated the Eagles page with Glenn's passing and put his name under "former members" of the band. He will always be one of the Eagles to me even though he had to leave us.:weep: Is it weird that makes me sad?

Well, Wikipedia also says that Bernie is a member of the Eagles at the moment.

[sodascouts]

Wikipedia is user edited. I don't know who took it upon themselves to "update" the member list but it feels wrong and I might change it back.

[maryc2130]

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've been reading this forum ever since I finally got to see them live in 2014 =] it was such a great experience for me. I'm only 22 and I love the Eagles. As I was growing up, my parents would play their music often and I grew to love them. We also watched their concert dvds often and bonded through that. I love listening to their songs, they never get old! Anyways, the news of Glenn's passing is still so sad. I've been listening to their songs soooo much more lately. I'm thankful for the music he shared with us all...and for this forum =]

Anne, it's so good to see you and other young people express your sorrow at Glenn's death. It's great that the Eagles' music has touched so many generations. I think Glenn would have loved to read those tributes.

My son is 22, and he and I have bonded over the Eagles as well. He used to complain about their music when he was younger, but he grew to love it. I'm so glad he got to see them twice in concert. It's sad that we'll never go to another Eagles concert together.

[AlreadyGone95]

I don't get putting Glenn on Wikipedia as a "former member", especially since, right now, the band's fate remains unknown. (Though, most of us know what will probably happen).

[AlreadyGone95]

I thought about that too. And for Alan Rickman, David Bowie, and Rene Angelil and their families who knew their cancer was accelerating.

What I'm trying to remember is when Glenn first had intestinal surgery. Wasn't it in the mid 90's? Was it ever revealed what it was for?

I believe that Glenn first had surgery around 1989, which is why he didn't tour behind Soul Searchin'. He then had surgery again in 1994. I assumed that it for diverticulitis, but I may be wrong.

[Funk 50]

My condolences to all the super Glenn Frey fans.

I heard the awful news as the lead item on a BBC news bulletin within an hour of Glenn's death being announced.

I thought they were tempting fate, postponing the Kennedy Center Honor for 12 months but it's still a huge shock to lose our first Eagle, especially Glenn.

Only a handful of years ago he was telling us that both his parents were still alive to enjoy his After Hours album.

Unlike Lemmy and David Bowie, I thought the Eagles were pretty anonymous here in the UK but this week, at least, Glenn is getting the attention he's always deserved....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/mostviewed.

It's a delight tinged with great sadness, to listen to all the various tributes, along with the wonderful. Eagles and solo music that Glenn offered us.

[Keith]

I was touched by Jackson Browne's tribute, and decided to go see him next week. I hope it will be an uplifting experience.

[deb828]

Love Jackson Browne! Where are you and your wife seeing him?

He toured here in 2014, and we saw him (same year as the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen--not to be repeated--or afforded):)

He was and is great! I loved his tribute to Glenn, also. Have fun!

[OntheBorder74]

My condolences to all the super Glenn Frey fans.

I heard the awful news as the lead item on a BBC news bulletin within an hour of Glenn's death being announced.

I thought they were tempting fate, postponing the Kennedy Center Honor for 12 months but it's still a huge shock to lose our first Eagle, especially Glenn.

Only a handful of years ago he was telling us that both his parents were still alive to enjoy his After Hours album.

Unlike Lemmy and David Bowie, I thought the Eagles were pretty anonymous here in the UK but this week, at least, Glenn is getting the attention he's always deserved....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/mostviewed.

It's a delight tinged with great sadness, to listen to all the various tributes, along with the wonderful. Eagles and solo music that Glenn offered us.

I know what you mean I was writing a blog post on Dale Griffin for my 70s blog, looked at some articles for research on him and saw it in the sidebar, hit me like a sledgehammer as I thought for years Henley and Frey didnt look their age compared to other 70s artists and were probably in great shape with all this touring. It's such an empty feeling because I listen to him no exaggeration everyday for the past four years. The phrase that entered my mind was that the ride is over considering all the journey and on the road references in their music. Was thinking of writing a song called The Ride is Over for Glenn on my acoustic guitar as a tribute :)

[Keith]

Love Jackson Browne! Where are you and your wife seeing him?

He toured here in 2014, and we saw him (same year as the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen--not to be repeated--or afforded):)

He was and is great! I loved his tribute to Glenn, also. Have fun!

Thanks, Deb. Virginia Beach, Friday. You mentioned Springsteen, hell of a tribute, especially when the violinist joined in.

[Thirsty&Hot]

Last night, I finally tried to watch something other than Glenn or Bowie related and it was a back Christmas episode and I started to cry because Glenn didn't really get to have a Christmas. He was probably in a coma at the time. :( one of the characters also said something about "soul searching" and my mind went to Glenn again.
Yesterday had been a less tearful day... I thought I was getting better.
I've already cried a little bit today after catching up on some posts here.

[Freypower]

I don't know if we need a separate topic about people's grieving process.

My mother said to me yesterday that grief is a private process & not a competition & that I have to manage it in my own way, which I am doing, but it means I can't write as much as others have been doing.

I am using this avatar this week as it was the first avatar I ever used on a message board.

[sad-cafe]

I would love a DVD of the tour.

I have always wanted that new arrangement of Witchy Woman




I have been thinking about how Glenn and his family had a horrid Christmas too and possibly his birthday :weep:

[AlreadyGone95]

Having spent a Christmas with my dad dying in the hospital, I really feel for Cindy and the kids, especially Otis, since I know what it's like to lose a parent that young.

I kind of wish that we had a better time line to go on. Like when was he placed into a coma? Maybe, after the funeral, a few more details might be released.

[sad-cafe]

I would like that too.

I know it is a personal private matter but as a super fan I just want to know more more more



Glenn being the youngest Eagle I am sure all the rest are feeling their mortality.

Joe has said many times that he credits Eagles for him still being alive. I bet he is taking this super hard

[Freypower]

Having spent a Christmas with my dad dying in the hospital, I really feel for Cindy and the kids, especially Otis, since I know what it's like to lose a parent that young.

I kind of wish that we had a better time line to go on. Like when was he placed into a coma? Maybe, after the funeral, a few more details might be released.

Given that the doctors 'threw up their hands' a month ago I would say since before Christmas.

I don't really believe that any more details than this will be given.

[sad-cafe]

I wish it hadn't been phrased that way "threw up their hands"


it just seems so harsh

[deb828]

Thanks, Deb. Virginia Beach, Friday. You mentioned Springsteen, hell of a tribute, especially when the violinist joined in.\

Agree, Bruce did a great job.

[deb828]

I wish it hadn't been phrased that way "threw up their hands"


it just seems so harsh

JMO, but that was just Bob Seger's words, right? Maybe we should not take that literally. Usually the family is involved in making that very personal decision about how long to continue. We don't know, and probably will never know, how awful the situation might have been.

[Molly]

JMO, but that was just Bob Seger's words, right? Maybe we should not take that literally. Usually the family is involved in making that very personal decision about how long to continue. We don't know, and probably will never know, how awful the situation might have been.

I imagine the "threw up their hands" phrase might refer to Glenn not being able to tolerate being taken off the ventilator. The longer a person is on a mechanical ventilator the more "dependent" they become. There's a window of time that the docs will aggressively try to wean a person from a ventilator...sounds like they tried and Glenn just couldn't do it.

[sad-cafe]

its just too horrible to imagine.



and to think-we just thought "oh he'll have surgery and be back to normal-we'll see them next year at Kennedy Center Honors"

[Molly]

I haven't been here on the Border in a very long time. Life got in the way, I suppose. I hate, hate HATE that Glenn's passing is the reason I found my way back.

I buried my mom on Friday, January 15th after a long 10 year battle with Alzheimer's and heart disease. It came as sort of a relief that she went, and I take immense comfort knowing she's with my son now. People were commenting on how strong I was, and how well I was "holding it together" - but Monday afternoon, getting the news of Glenn's passing just did me in. My legs literally gave out and I sat and cried for an hour straight.

So much has changed in such a short time. So many people I love gone.

Glenn's music has been such a source of solace for me the last couple of years, and it seems so unfair that listening to it now is so painful. But, I certainly keenly aware that time heals. Every day, I feel like listening to music again, feel like talking about it more.

The world has changed for me a lot in the past 2 years, as it has changed for all of us here this past week. We'll never get "over it" - we'll all just learn to live with it....more so, we'll begin to celebrate and be grateful for what we had.

[SallyGee]

Molly, I am so sorry for your loss. Allow yourself to grieve. I am sure it was very hard to see your mom suffering from such a terrible disease for so long. I also have not been on here for a long time. I am remembering now what a wonderful group of people this is. We need each other right now.

[Brooke]

Molly, so glad to hear from you here. Im sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

And yes, all we can really do is live on. :hug:

[SilverAcidRayne]

I haven't been here on the Border in a very long time. Life got in the way, I suppose. I hate, hate HATE that Glenn's passing is the reason I found my way back.

I buried my mom on Friday, January 15th after a long 10 year battle with Alzheimer's and heart disease. It came as sort of a relief that she went, and I take immense comfort knowing she's with my son now. People were commenting on how strong I was, and how well I was "holding it together" - but Monday afternoon, getting the news of Glenn's passing just did me in. My legs literally gave out and I sat and cried for an hour straight.

So much has changed in such a short time. So many people I love gone.

Glenn's music has been such a source of solace for me the last couple of years, and it seems so unfair that listening to it now is so painful. But, I certainly keenly aware that time heals. Every day, I feel like listening to music again, feel like talking about it more.

The world has changed for me a lot in the past 2 years, as it has changed for all of us here this past week. We'll never get "over it" - we'll all just learn to live with it....more so, we'll begin to celebrate and be grateful for what we had.

oh wow. I am so sorry. I too have lost my mom for those exact same reasons. 2014 was a bad year. I can so relate. it hurt SO BAD when David Bowie went. I cried for 2 days. and now Glenn. i'm still asking myself a week later is it really true? but the only thing I can say when we lose someone special is that it gets easier. again I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[sad-cafe]

oh I am so sorry

[Outlawman13]

I'm so sorry for sure!! Always hard to lose family members!! I was crying soooo hard when my dad's uncle died 'cause he was close to me! And I was a senior in high school!

Time sure does heal all wounds, but when it's someone who has changed your life for the best, doesn't heal so fast!! I will always cherish the memories we have of our Glenn!! His music (and of course the Eagles) changed my life forever!! It's like losing a best friend!

[Freypower]

I haven't been here on the Border in a very long time. Life got in the way, I suppose. I hate, hate HATE that Glenn's passing is the reason I found my way back.

I buried my mom on Friday, January 15th after a long 10 year battle with Alzheimer's and heart disease. It came as sort of a relief that she went, and I take immense comfort knowing she's with my son now. People were commenting on how strong I was, and how well I was "holding it together" - but Monday afternoon, getting the news of Glenn's passing just did me in. My legs literally gave out and I sat and cried for an hour straight.

So much has changed in such a short time. So many people I love gone.

Glenn's music has been such a source of solace for me the last couple of years, and it seems so unfair that listening to it now is so painful. But, I certainly keenly aware that time heals. Every day, I feel like listening to music again, feel like talking about it more.

The world has changed for me a lot in the past 2 years, as it has changed for all of us here this past week. We'll never get "over it" - we'll all just learn to live with it....more so, we'll begin to celebrate and be grateful for what we had.

I know how difficult your life has been recently & I am with you in spririt. Thank you for sharing this with us, Molly.

[sad-cafe]

Crohn's is the cousin to Colitis

I have been worried about the meds I take. I have remicaide with solucorteff every 5 weeks. It is a chemical therapy so in a sense, yes I am taking chemo. have been for 7 years. I have a cough I can't get rid of sometimes I cough up tints of blood. (I was a former smoker and have not smoked in over 2 years. I do have to use an inhaler now and never had to before.

With all the information about the meds Glenn was taking makes me worried that my chemo every 5 weeks is going to cause issues soon. I am going to be 50 this year. makes me a little scared

[Outlawman13]

I'm so sorry SC!! That would be very scary for sure!!! I just hope that doesn't 'cause you any more issues. Take good care of yourself

[sad-cafe]

my doctor is an avid Eagles fan so when I go for my next appointment we are going to have a visit about all of this

[Aussiefan]

I would love a DVD of the tour.

I have always wanted that new arrangement of Witchy Woman




I have been thinking about how Glenn and his family had a horrid Christmas too and possibly his birthday :weep:

I so agree SC..that arrangement of Witchy Woman with the more prominent drum was awesome.

[Prettymaid]

Thanks for checking in, Molly and SG. I hadn't been here for a long time either. It's comforting to see some of the old gang come back.

[shunlvswx]

Its good to see you too PM. I had wonder how you were. A lot of members I wonder how they were. Welcome back.

[Prettymaid]

Thank you, Shun. It's under sad circumstances, but it's a nice reunion.

[AlreadyGone95]

I joined way after most of the old gang had left, but welcome back to all of you. It's horrible that it's under these circumstances :( :weep:.

[shunlvswx]

I was going to say the same thing, but I thought it wasn't right to say it.


But yeah, its sad to come back on a sad circumstance, but I'm glad to see all the old members.

[Ohiocoach]

Thought I was dealing with it pretty well after a week...just read the Cameron Crowe article and back to extreme sadness. Anyone else riding the wave?

[TimothyBFan]

Molly- glad you're back also. Tho I've said it several times on FB, I'll say it again-- you amaze me with how strong you are, especially these last couple of years.

I'm glad to see so many fellow "oldies" coming back to seek comfort here. Glad everyone has a place to do it and hopefully it helps.




My mother said to me yesterday that grief is a private process & not a competition & that I have to manage it in my own way.

Wise words. I was just talking to someone yesterday about this. Everyone grieves differently and in their own way. It shouldn't be about who cries the most, the hardest and you shouldn't feel you have to repeatedly tell people how hard you're taking a loss.

[AlreadyGone95]

Thought I was dealing with it pretty well after a week...just read the Cameron Crowe article and back to extreme sadness. Anyone else riding the wave?

Yup. I'll feel ok about it for a while, and then all of a sudden, I'm back to almost being in tears.

[GlennLover]

Yup. I'll feel ok about it for a while, and then all of a sudden, I'm back to almost being in tears.

Same with me.

[shunlvswx]

I started to cry at church yesterday. A lady had heart and lung problems for a year and she told the congregation the doctors gave up on her and now she ok. This was also during the time Glenn was sick. I was just thinking of Glenn at that moment when the doctor gave up on him. :weep: