Glenn Frey, Founding Eagles Guitarist, Dead at 67

Grammy-winning Eagles guitarist who performed hits including Tequila Sunrise and Heartache Tonight, Glenn Frey,  died on Monday, the band confirmed on its official website. He was 67.

“Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but sadly succumbed to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia. Glenn was the one who started it all. He was the spark plug, the man with the plan. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and a work ethic that wouldn't quit. He was funny, bullheaded, mercurial, generous, deeply talented and driven. He loved his wife and kids more than anything. We are all in a state of shock, disbelief and profound sorrow. The Frey family would like to thank everyone who joined Glenn to fight this fight and hoped and prayed for his recovery, Words can neither describe our sorrow, nor our love and respect for all that he has given to us, his family, the music community & millions of fans worldwide” said the message signed by band mates including Don Henley and Joe Walsh, as well as his family.

Frey leaves behind his wife, Cindy, and their three children: Taylor, Deacon and Otis.