Deacon Frey parts with Eagles

Guitarist Deacon Frey, son of the late Eagles singer/guitarist/co-founder Glenn Frey, has decided to fly solo. After playing with the Eagles for the past four years following his father’s death, Frey, 28, is moving on with his career.

“Deacon Frey has devoted the past 4½ 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," the band said in a statement. "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. Deacon’s Eagles Family will always be here to surround him with love, support and goodwill, and he is always welcome to join us onstage at any future concerts, if he so desires. We hope our fans will join us in wishing Deacon the very best as he moves into the next phase of his career.”

The Eagles will play UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont on April 23, which will serve as the band’s final area appearance on their “Hotel California” tour.

By David J. Criblez

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