In early 2022, it was announced that Deacon Frey, who joined the rock band Eagles in 2017 to honor his deceased musician father, Glenn Frey, was departing from the band.
Sometimes before, Eagles Band had issued a statement that Deacon Frey would be missing the band’s tour due to some illness. Its official Facebook page had written, “Due to illness, Deacon Frey will not be performing with the Eagles during their ‘Hotel California 2022 Tour’ kicking off Saturday, February 19th at the Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.”
"Due to illness, Deacon Frey will not be performing with the #Eagles during their 'Hotel California 2022 Tour' kicking off Saturday, February 19th at the Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia. Deacon's bandmates will take over his tour duties in his absence." pic.twitter.com/gzDKDcke9K
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It further stated, “Deacon’s bandmates will take over his tour duties in his absence. Deacon rejoining the band for performances will be based on his recovery and doctor’s recommendations.”
About three months later, the legendary band declared the departure of Deacon from the band. The emergence of such news quickly led music enthusiasts to contemplate whether the illness was the reason behind Deacon Frey’s decision to quit the Eagles band, but apparently, it’s untrue.
Key Takeaways
- In February 2022, Eagles band announced that one of its band member Deacon Frey will be missing its tour due to some undisclosed illness.
- Some months later, Deacon departed from the Eagles band and it’s reason was stated to be ‘forge his own path.’
- Deacon had joined Eagles in 2017, a year after his father Glenn Frey’s demise.
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Deacon Frey exited from Eagles Band, not due to illness but to ‘forge his own path’
The musician, Deacon Frey indeed suffered some unspecified illness in the past, but that’s not why he bid goodbye to the Eagles Band but to ‘forge his own path’ as stated by Eagles Band’s official Facebook page.
“Deacon Frey has devoted the past four and a half years to carrying on his father’s legacy and, after some weeks of reflection, he now feels that it is time for him to forge his own path.”
“We understand, completely, and we support him in whatever he wishes to pursue in the years ahead.”
Eagles further appreciated him stating, “In the wake of his dad’s demise, Deacon, at age 24, did an extraordinary thing by stepping from relative anonymity into the very public world of his father’s long illustrious career. We are grateful to Deacon for his admirable efforts and we wish him well as he charts his future.”
Not only that, but the band also declared that it would always welcome Deacon if he wanted to rejoin the band at any future concert.
Deacon joined the Eagles to continue the legacy of his late father, Glenn Frey, who was a founding member and also the guitarist and vocalist of the band.
On January 18, 2016, his dad, Glenn, lost his life due to complications caused by rheumatoid arthritis, actual ulcerative colitis, and pneumonia.
FAQs
No, Deacon doesn’t play with Eagles now. He left the Eagles in 2022; however, after his departure, he participated in the band’s final tour in 2023.
Yes, Deacon Frey is the son of Glenn Frey, whom he shared with his second wife, Cindy Millican.
Cindy, the mother of Deacon, is a dancer and a choreographer.
