Arizona Town Made Famous By Eagles Song Remembers Glenn Frey

By Stina Sieg
Arizona Town Made Famous By Eagles Song Remembers Glenn Frey
The corner in Winslow, Arizona, made famous by the 1972 Eagles' song "Take it Easy," is pictured on Jan. 19, 2016. Fans are leaving flowers, hand-written notes and candles at the site to celebrate the life of Eagles band member Glenn Frey, who died Monday at 67. (Tom McCauley via AP)
Arizona Town Made Famous By Eagles Song Remembers Glenn Frey
The corner in Winslow, Arizona, made famous by the 1972 Eagles' song "Take it Easy," is pictured on Jan. 19, 2016. Fans are leaving flowers, hand-written notes and candles at the site to celebrate the life of Eagles band member Glenn Frey, who died Monday at 67. (Tom McCauley via AP)

Arizona Town Made Famous By Eagles Song Remembers Glenn Frey

By Stina Sieg
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There’s a lot to celebrate about the late musician Glenn Frey, one of the founding members of the Eagles. Since his death on Monday, people around the world have been talking about his guitar skills and voice. But in Winslow, Arizona, Frey is most beloved for a few lyrics in a song he co-wrote back in 1972. Stina Sieg from Here & Now contributor KJZZ explains.

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