I just read. Bummer. I'm glad I got to see the reunited Eagles a few times, including at a smallish venue at Sonoma State University, which they did because Glenn wanted to play a tour of small California venues out of personal nostalgia. He had health issues for decades, but he always managed to overcome them before. I'm sure it's hard on his family and the band, as well, who are like a second family. RIP.
Was reading an article this morning about the "Twilight of the Gods", and how Bowie's death is kind of just a foreshadowing of major rock stars checking out, mainly because they're just getting old. Mentioned Dylan, McCartney, Jagger, and Richards as the biggies carrying the banner, but the pace of loss is only going to quicken.
RIP Glenn. I'm glad I went to see the Eagles last May. Was a pretty good show. 67 isn't that old. This one hits hard as I'm way too familiar with one of things that contributed to his passing.
Don Henley: "He was like a brother to me; we were family, and like most families, there was some dysfunction. But the bond we forged 45 years ago was never broken. He added ... "We built something that has lasted longer than anyone could have dreamed. But Glenn was the one who started it all."
5 minutes before I read this I decided my listen for the night was Long Road Out Of Eden since I hadn't heard it in a while...no joke. Here's to you, Glenn
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They are starting to die like flies. I am not trying to be insensitive, it's just an observation.
A Facebook post, "The next 10 years will bring the largest exodus in human history of recorded musical talent.The average human life span is 65-75 years."
It's so weird, I just went on a big Eagles kick last week. I can't remember the last time I actively listened to the Eagles, besides just hearing the hits on the radio. I listened to full albums, live bootlegs, deep cuts, songs sung by Felder, Leadon, etc.
I'm very shocked and saddened by this, I was a huge fan of Glenn and the Eagles.