1 In some patients, RA affects such organs as the heart, lungs, and eyes. Patients with active RA often feel feverish or ill.  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks synovial joints.
Formed in Southern California in 1971 from the nucleus of Linda Rondstadt's backing band, the Eagles quickly developed into a hard-touring act playing radio-friendly hits, and were headlining arenas by the time they were touring behind their fourth album, the hit-laden One Of These Nights, in 1975.
The Eagles came to be regarded as the quintessential California band, but only their bass player Timothy Schmit, who replaced Randy Meisner in 1977, was a native of the Golden State. Frey was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Edward, a car factory worker, and Nellie, and grew up in the suburb of Royal Oak.