Shocked and saddened beyond belief. My deepest sympathies go out to his family, fellow Eagles, and close friends. RIP, Glenn. :(:weep:
ETA: Beautiful statement from Don H. I can only imagine the depth of the sadness he is feeling right now. :(
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Shocked and saddened beyond belief. My deepest sympathies go out to his family, fellow Eagles, and close friends. RIP, Glenn. :(:weep:
ETA: Beautiful statement from Don H. I can only imagine the depth of the sadness he is feeling right now. :(
It's so true Nancy, No more Eagles and that's hard to swallow. My heart breaks for his family and band mates. :stunned:Quote:
Originally Posted by sodascouts
Well said. I am still in shock and heartbroken but I too thought about those of you here that I've met and remember sitting in the hotel in NYC hearing you guys talk about Glenn. I know how much he means to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by TimothyBFan
What a beautiful statement from Don.
My heart goes out to his family and friends. We have lost everything that was Eagles. His music will live on though.
I am beyond devastated. It is so hard to believe, and it'll be a long time before I come to grips with it. An amazing musician, an amazing vocalist, an amazing man. He gave so much to all of us in so many ways. While my knees feel like they've been cut out from under me, what I hold closely to my heart is the absolute joy he always brought to me, through his music and through him just being him.
My heart hurts for his fellow band-mates and especially his family. My thoughts and prayers are going out for all of us, and most especially them.
The heart-racing, hands-shaking, loud sobbing, anguish-filled rollercoaster I've felt over the past couple hours has been so exhausting that I am just numb right now. My prayers and love go to Glenn's family, his friends, and of course the band. I never in a million years thought he'd be the first to go. Rest well, Glenn, we all love you more than words can ever say.
This was brought up with Bowie's death on Twitter, and I'll modify it a bit for us - whenever you feel sad about this, just know that you managed to exist at the same time as Glenn Frey. :heart:
As for us Borderers... this is obviously going to be very hard. One day at a time. We'll get through this, impossible as it may seem. Stay strong, friends.
I was at my uncle's house when my mom called and told me. At first, I said "you're f**king joking, right?". Then I saw it on NBC Nightly news. I've been crying and grieving ever since. I'm in a state of disbelief. I just feel out of it. :weep::weep:
RIP Glenn. Your music has meant more to me this past year than almost anything else. My thoughts and prayers go out to Cindy, his kids, friends, and bandmates.
What Don said is beautiful.
From Stevie Nicks:
"I’m sure more words will come later. Seeing though my tears to this white paper is almost impossible right now. For now…just this… Take it easy, Mr Frey~ As you fly~ Take it easy~ Stevie Nicks (Brokenhearted)"
Any word from Felder yet? Nothing on his twitter.
I. JUST. CAN. Not. believe this or wrap my head around it.
This wasn't supposed to happen. Like. I can not even...............
RIP Glenn
heart-broken
Thank you for the music, the entertainment, and for being the soundtrack to my life growing up.
Rest in peace Glenn Frey.
The end of an era...
Shattered......
It was all too surreal until I read Don's statement. My tears are nothing compared to those of you who hold Glenn deep in your heart daily. Of course I feel for his family, bandmates and close friends... But my heart hurts for so many of you here, Especially Soda. Without her true appreciation of Glenn this online community would not exist. while I haven't been on here in a very long time, it was always comforting to know that it was here... The knowledge and friends I gained when I was a daily visitor has not been forgotten. So many fans devastated… An era has ended…
Bob Seger remembers Glenn Frey.
http://www.billboard.com/articles/ne...source=twitterQuote:
"I knew him for 50 years," an emotional Seger told Billboard. "He was a great kid. I always kind of thought of him as my baby brother, a little bit. He was f---ing brilliant. He was a joy to be around. I always looked forward to seeing him. It was always memorable. He had an amazing sense of humor and was just smart, whip-smart."
"Every time I saw him in the last 10, 11 years, he was so grateful to the fans," Seger said of Frey. "The first thing he'd say to me -- normally he'd start with a joke or something -- but then he'd say to me, 'Isn't it amazing, Bob, we're still doing this at our age? I am so grateful that these fans keep coming out.' And he meant it, every word. He was definitely sincere."
I am absolutely devastated. Was in the car when I received a text and feverishly began searching the internet praying it was not true. If I had the opportunity to meet one celebrity it would have been Glenn. In a weird way, I always thought I would. Can't say enough how much his work has shaped my life. I know those of you on here know exactly what I mean. Saw them many times but so glad to have seen one of their last concerts this past summer.
Prayers to Glenn's family and friends and to all of you. Things just won't be the same.
Rest in peace. Thank you for the music.
I was shocked and sad to hear about Glenn’s passing. At 67, he was too young to die. My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, Glenn.
Don Felder paid tribute to Glenn on Facebook last night.
http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/...psh13yvxkm.jpg
This is a very sad day. It was sad when Lemmy died, but it didn't touch me personally. Then Bowie died, and it was really "close to home" emotionally. This one is home. Glenn was one of my first musical heroes, and he never ceased to be one.
Sometimes when a rock musicians dies, there are tons of people praising him/her - some of whom probably hadn't listened to his/her music he/she was alive. Whereas I'm pretty sure there are tons of people who have enjoyed Glenn's music without knowing it. I hope I'm wrong, but I have this fear that while many people tend to be overpraised when they have passed away, Glenn still won't be recognized for what he really was among the masses. I wish more people would realize how selfless Glenn was in the Eagles - how he really cared about what he thought was good for the band. In the latter part of the 70's he sang less and less, gave one of his best guitar solos away, didn't push his ideas on the albums just because they were his. I don't think that's a very common quality in the human race. I don't have many Facebook friends, but I tried to do my share and say this about Glenn to those who care to read my posts. Having said that, I don't think Glenn minds too much even if people still don't realize this stuff. After all, he was a real team player.
"Sooner or later we all have to die" and in the big picture (which Glenn always saw) I'll get over this, but at the moment I'm very sad. RIP Glenn, I love you.
I am still struggling for words to describe what I'm feeling.. shocked, devastated.. heartbroken all come to mind.
Glenn is gone; much too early. May he Rest in Peace, knowing the joy he brought to so many with his talent and amazing music. For those of us who got to interact with Glenn we've got some very special memories to be cherished always.
My thoughts and best wishes to Cindy, the children, the Eagles and everyone on this board as we all struggle to come to terms with this shattering event.
The Eagles era has ended. :weep:
Gutted doesn't even come close. Rest in Peace Glenn.
Dear Glenn,
You've been with me all of my life.
Now you are with me in my memories.
With each song from the Eagles then you'll come back to life for me.
Germany's so sad.
Dirk
Article from the Detroit Free press with new info from Bob Seger :
http://www.freep.com/story/entertain...t-67/78977100/Quote:
Frey had suffered from colitis most of his life, but largely kept the effects at bay with an active workout regimen during middle age, Seger said. But Frey's medical issues increasingly took their toll, he said, and he took a turn for the worse in the fall, and was induced into a coma by his doctors in New York.
"First he caught one set of pneumonia, then he caught a very virulent set of pneumonia," Seger said. "They were trying like hell to keep him alive. He'd been at Columbia University Medical Center since November. (Eagles manager) Irving (Azoff) pulled every ace out of the hole — he had the eight best specialists working on Glenn. About a month ago, they had to throw up their hands."
Of all the things written, the one that gets to me is JD Souther: https://www.facebook.com/jdsouthermu...53511319756725
i can't believe it......stunned:weep:
Toni, I think you will appreciate Richard Marx's twitter post.
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In addition to a killer voice and masterful songwriting skills #glennfrey played 1 of the greatest guitar solos ever http://youtu.be/2ukrATXzm_c
Indeed I do. That's great, thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by UndertheWire
EDIT:
Although someone tried to "correct" him, saying it's Felder. :(
I'm still struggling to believe it as I've listened to his songs pretty much every day for the last three years. He was my idol, his voice, his guitar work, his arrangements and his songwriting all clicked with me more than any other music I have heard in 25 years. He's got me through some lonely times and I've spent whole days listening to his music and appreciating his underrated contribution to music. Listening to his songs today as I always do at a louder volume he sounds even more alive and magical than ever before and I know his contributions will be even more appreciated in decades to come it's shame it will only be noticed now by many after his death while us Glenn fans knew all along.
I will always remember that one time in Manchester Arena in June 2014 where I finally got to see him in the flesh and hear him live sing Tequila Sunrise
Take It Easy Glenn, One More Time :)
I came up with this during the night because I couldn't sleep.
You first had a peaceful easy feeling and took it easy in 1972.
You were an outlaw man in 1973.
You sang about another tequila sunrise in 1973.
You became already gone in 1974.
You paid your respects to James Dean in 1974.
You told us that we can't hide our lyin' eyes in 1975.
You were a new kid in town in 1977.
You had a heartache tonight in 1979.
You sang about the one you love in 1982.
You went to Partytown in 1982.
You had the smuggler's blues in 1984.
You sang about being an allnighter in 1984.
The heat was on for you in 1985.
You belonged to the city in 1985.
You were livin' right in 1988.
You sang about true love in 1988.
You went to flip city for the Ghostbusters 2 movie in 1989.
You sang about the long hot summer in LA in 1992.
You were on a river of dreams in 1992.
You got over it 1994.*
You wanted to be called on in 1995
You didn't want there to be anymore cloudy days in 2004(or 2007)
You wondered how long in 2007.
You told your daughter (and us) that we aren't alone in 2007.
You dreamed that there was no more war in 2007.
You got your kicks on route 66 in 2012.
You told us about the history of your band in 2013.
Now, in 2016, you belong to the ages.
RIP to Eagles founder, guitarist, and vocalist Glenn Frey, Nov. 6th, 1948- Jan. 18th, 2016. Thank you for doing all of things for us! Your music will live on!
* he didn't sing lead on Get Over It, but it fits.
My heart is heavy. :weep: My husband and I went to the History of the eagles tour when it came to Oklahoma city in May 2015. We got last minute tickets and I am so glad we did! The Eagles have always been my favorite music group. I had the Best of the Eagles cassette and played it and sang along with it until i wore it out! Our thoughts and prayers are with Glenn Frey's family, and fellow band members. Take it to the limit, Glenn!
Love and prayers,
Erin Kehl
I love this! This is brilliant!Quote:
Originally Posted by AlreadyGone95
Thanks Chaim. It just popped into my head at about 5 am this morning.Quote:
Originally Posted by chaim
For me, this is what hurts the most. The band has come to a very sad and abrupt end, and so has an era. RIP, Eagles. :(:weep:Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ
So sad RIP Glenn
"When he shall die, cut him into little stars,and he shall make the heavens so fond, that all the world will fall in love with the night and pay no worship to the garish sun."
:weep::weep::weep::weep:
I find I am mourning on two fronts. First for Glenn's passing but also for the end of the Eagles without a true chance to say goodbye as fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by NOLA
Both hurt tremendously and I can only hope the remaining Eagles give us some sort of a show (centred around a Glenn tribute?) as a farewell in the near future.
SO sad. The last couple of weeks has been so unbelievably hard, what with David Bowie and now Glenn passing away...musicians I have grown up with and grown older with. When I heard the news yesterday, my first thoughts went to this website and the friends I met a few years ago--Soda, Dreamer, and others at Hershey, the Bitter End, and BergenPAC. Although I don't check in here any longer, I do think of you all from time to time, and I do know how much you are aching right now. Condolences and prayers to Glenn's family, bandmates, and fans. His music will live on.
I've got to say that the pneumonia thing is familiar to me. It's part of what took out my dad in 2007. Lying there flat on your back with a weakened immune system really leaves you susceptible to pneumonia.
I never had the pleasure of seeing the band live like so many have. I'll just have to cherish the happiness that Glenn's music gave me and will give me.
Been all day trying to get onto the Border but it's been too busy - a measure of our love for a man who was the spark that lit the conflagration of the Eagles. No words yet. Love to everyone here and Glenn's family and friends.
Horrified that only got a ticker tape mention on BBC.
First Bowie, now Glenn.
Sad beyond belief.
SS
xx
http://sshh-sshh.blogspot.co.uk/2014...-casanova.html
This is the first time I have had access to the Border since last night when news of Glenn :heart:'s death was broken. I am heartbroken beyond words. I will post a proper appreciation later
This last paragraph from an article in BILLBOARD gives me a little hope that maybe there could be more of Glenn's music out eventually:
As the History of the Eagles Tour wound down last year, Frey certainly had his eye on the future. [B]Despite his medical issues, he spoke of being "three-quarters finished" with some songs for a solo album of original material[/B]. And, according to Henley, Frey was taking the lead role in development an Eagles musical for Broadway. "We're very fortunate," Frey said at the time. "We use the Eagles as the mothership and then we go out and do individual stuff, whether it's acting or environmental work or solo shows, then we come back to the Eagles and it's fresh again, so we've been able to strike a good balance between personal life, personal career and Eagles business.