Glenn Frey Glenn Frey Glenn Lewis Frey (; November 6, 1948 – January 18, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, actor and founding member of the rock band the Eagles. Frey was the lead singer and frontman for the Eagles, roles he came to share with fellow member Don Henley, with whom he wrote most of the Eagles' material. Frey played guitar and keyboards as well as singing lead vocals on songs such as "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", "Tequila Sunrise", "Already Gone", "James Dean", "Lyin' Eyes", "New Kid in Town", and "Heartache Tonight". After the breakup of the Eagles in
Emil Frey 1877 Emma died from pulmonary tuberculosis, aged just 28 years. In 1872, Frey was elected to the Swiss National Council, council he presided in 1875/1876. From 1882 to 1888, Frey was the first ambassador ("Minister") of Switzerland to the United States in Washington. He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on 11 December 1890 and handed over office on 31 March 1897. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Military Department. He was President of the Confederation in 1894. From 1897 to 1921, Frey was director of the International Telegraph