Glenn Frey

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Credits: Far Out / TIDAL
Full Name
Glenn Lewis Frey
Born
November 6th, 1948
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $120 million
Partner
Cindy Millican
Family
Glenn Frey was born to Edward Joseph Frey and Nellie Frey in Detroit, Michigan. He was an only child and developed an interest in music during his teenage years. Frey married choreographer and dancer Cindy Millican in 1990, and they had three children together. He was previously linked to several high-profile relationships before his marriage.
Years Active
1966–2016
Bands
The Mushrooms, Longbranch Pennywhistle, Eagles
Top Tracks
'Take It Easy', 'Hotel California', 'Desperado', 'The Heat Is On', 'You Belong to the City'
Top Albums
'Hotel California', 'Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)', 'One of These Nights', 'No Fun Aloud', 'The Allnighter'
Records Sold
More than 200 million
Number Ones
'Best of My Love', 'One of These Nights', 'New Kid in Town', 'Heartache Tonight'
Fun Facts
Before forming the Eagles, Glenn Frey moved to Los Angeles and briefly shared a house with Jackson Browne, who helped complete the writing of 'Take It Easy'. Glenn Frey co-wrote many of the Eagles' biggest hits with Don Henley, creating one of rock music's most successful songwriting partnerships. Frey enjoyed a successful acting career alongside his music, appearing in series including 'Miami Vice' and 'Wiseguy'.
Related Artists
Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Randy Meisner

Glenn Frey was an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor best known as a founding member of the Eagles, one of the best-selling bands in music history.

As one of the group’s principal songwriters alongside Don Henley, Frey helped shape the sound of 1970s California rock through a catalogue of enduring hits that blended rock, country and folk influences. He also enjoyed a successful solo career during the 1980s with chart successes including ‘The Heat Is On’ and ‘You Belong to the City’.

Beyond music, Frey appeared in several television series and films, demonstrating his versatility as a performer. Following his death in 2016, his songwriting and musicianship continue to influence generations of artists, while the Eagles remain one of rock’s defining bands.

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Glenn Frey was an American musician, singer, songwriter and founding member of the Eagles, widely regarded as one of the defining figures of classic rock.
Glenn Frey co-wrote Eagles classics including 'Take It Easy', 'Hotel California', 'Desperado', 'Heartache Tonight' and also recorded solo hits such as 'The Heat Is On'.
Glenn Frey died on January 18th, 2016, aged 67, following complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia.
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