5 Years Ago Today: Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey dies at 67
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It has been five years since we lost Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey - a rock ‘n’ roll rebel from Detroit who journeyed West and helped form one the biggest bands in the world. Frey, 67, died on Jan. 18, 2016 of complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia. Caption: Musician Glenn Frey of the Eagles performs during day 1 of Stagecoach, California's Country Music Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on May 2, 2008 in Indio, California.
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5 Years Ago Today: Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey dies at 67
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Glenn Frey, co-founder of the Eagles, dead at 67
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5 Years Ago Today: Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey dies at 67
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Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey dead at 67
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