Glenn Frey



First NameGlenn
Last NameFrey
Full Name at BirthGlenn Lewis Frey
Age63
Date of BirthNovember 6, 1948
BirthplaceDetroit, Michigan
Height5' 9" (175 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBrown - Light
Star SignScorpio
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
OccupationMusician, Actor
Occupation CategoryMusician
Claim to Famefounding member of The Eagles
Music GenrePop/Rock
Music StyleAdult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock
Music MoodConfident, Swaggering, Party/Celebratory, Summery, Detached, Refined/Mannered, Playful, Earnest, Stylish, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sentimental, Fun, Dramatic
InstrumentGuitar, Vocals

Glenn Lewis Frey (pronounced Fry; born November 6, 1948) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as a founding member of the Eagles. Frey formed the Eagles after he met drummer Don Henley in 1970 and the two eventually joined Linda Ronstadt's backup band for her summer tour. The Eagles formed in 1971 and released their debut album in 1972. Glenn Frey would play guitar with the Eagles as well as piano and keyboards, and shared lead vocals with Don Henley. The Eagles broke up in 1980 after becoming one of the most successful bands of all time. Frey sang lead vocals on Eagles hits like "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", "Tequila Sunrise", "Already Gone", "Lyin' Eyes", "New Kid in Town", "Heartache Tonight", etc. After the breakup of the Eagles in 1980, Frey embarked on a successful solo career. He released his debut album in 1982 and would go on to record such Top 40 hits like "The One You Love", "Smuggler's Blues", "Sexy Girl", "The Heat Is On", and "You Belong to the City". As a member of the Eagles, Frey has won six Grammys, and five American Music Awards. The Eagles have sold over 120 million albums worldwide and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. As a solo artist and with the Eagles combined, Frey has released 24 Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. He formed with Henley one of the most successful songwriting duos in music during the 1970's.


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Filmography

Selected Glenn Frey film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1996
Dennis Wilburn

1996
Ken

1996
Inspector Phil Robbins

1993
South of Sunset
Cody McMahon

1987
Bobby Travis

1986
Spence

1984
Jimmy Cole

Composer Credits

2007
The Death Strip
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Soundtrack Credits

2010
Formula 1: BBC Sport
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2008
The Best of Me, Regine Velasquez: A Birthday Special
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2007
The Death Strip
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2007
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2005
20 to 1
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2003
High Chaparall
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2003
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2002
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2000
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1999
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1996
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1992
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1990
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1989
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1987
Desperado
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1985
Isang kumot tatlong unan
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1984
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1982
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1980
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1980
Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights
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1977
A Concert: Behind Prison Walls
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1972
Evening of AnExchange
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Navigation Boxes
Eagles
Already Gone (1974)
Desperado (1973)
Doolin-dalton (1973)
Eagles (1972)
Eagles Live (1980)
Feed the Fire (2001)
Get over It (1994)
Glenn Frey
How Long (2007)
James Dean (1974)
Lyin' Eyes (1975)
Ol' 55 (1974)
On The Border (1974)
Outlaw Man (1973)
Take It Easy (1973)
The Long Run (1979)
The Long Run (1979)
Glenn Frey
Glenn Frey
No Fun Aloud (1982)