Glenn Frey, American singer-songwriter, Died at 67

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Glenn Lewis Frey was born on November 6, 1948, and died on January 18, 2016.

He was an American singer, songwriter, producer and actor,

HE was best known as a founder member of rock band the Eagles.

In the 70’s, Glenn played guitar with the band, as well as piano and keyboards; alongside Don Henley,he was one of the primary singers of the Eagles, he sang lead vocals on songs such as “Take It Easy”, “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “Tequila Sunrise”, “Already Gone”, “Lyin’ Eyes”, “New Kid in Town”, and “Heartache Tonight”.

Following the breakup of the Eagles in 1980, Frey embarked on a successful solo career.

Glenn released his debut album, No Fun Aloud in 1982 and went on to record Top 40 hits “The One You Love”, “Smuggler’s Blues”, “Sexy Girl”, “The Heat Is On”, “You Belong to the City”, “True Love”, “Soul Searchin'”, and “Livin’ Right”.

Whilst he was a member of the Eagles, Frey won six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards.

The band, The Eagles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the first year they were nominated.

After he became a solo artist and with the Eagles combined, Frey released 24 Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

Glenn Frey passed away at 67 yrs old.