Frey, who grew up in Detroit, was impacted by both the free-spirited folk-rock of the West Coast and the gritty Motown culture. He wanted to create something enduring when he arrived in Los Angeles, not merely create music. He co-founded the Eagles with Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner, and he soon became the band's main strategist. He was not scared to push himself and others around him to realize his vision of what the Eagles could become.
The band's success was largely attributed to his vocals. His natural, fluid delivery was on songs like "Take It Easy," "Lyin' Eyes," and "New Kid in Town," and his composition, frequently done with Henley, created hits that appealed to all age groups. Frey, however, was the foundation of the band and more than just a vocalist and composer. He saw the value of image, branding, and the commercial aspect of rock 'n' roll, while others just paid attention to the music.
Tension accompanied success, and Frey's insistence on being flawless frequently caused arguments within the band. The strain had reached a breaking point by 1980, when the Eagles collapsed. Frey wasn't finished, though. He demonstrated his independence throughout his solo career in the 1980s with classics like You Belong to the City and The Heat Is On. The Eagles' reunion in the 1990s was a significant chapter in their history, and Frey's leadership made sure it was more than simply nostalgia.
This book explores the man behind the music, a brilliant artist, a ferocious competitor, and an unrelenting force in rock history. Not only was Glenn Frey a member of the Eagles, but he was also their architect, their lifeblood, and their primary goal.