Every Day Is ‘Frey-Day’ In Detroit

• Beasley Classic Rock WCSX/Detroit, in conjunction with the Mayor of Royal Oak, Michigan will proclaim Friday, November 6, 2020 as “Glenn Frey Day” in honor of the late Eagles co-founder and Michigan native on what would have been his 72nd birthday.

As part of this celebration, Jim O’Brien, host of Big Jim’s House, will broadcast his morning show live on Friday, November 6 from 6-10am on Glenn Frey Drive in Royal Oak. That location — which O’Brien was instrumental in helping to rename in Frey’s honor — marks the spot where Frey graduated from Dondero High School in 1966 and was also the home of his first band, “The Subterraneans.” O’Brien will be joined the Royal Oak Mayor Mike Fournier in officially proclaiming “Glenn Frey Day” and share some stories from fellow Detroit rock legends Bob Seger, Alice Cooper and others. A special commemorative t-shirt will also be available for purchase at wcsx.com. Net proceeds will benefit the Michigan Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Colitis was one of the contributing factors to Frey’s passing.

“WCSX and Beasley Media Group are proud to celebrate the rich tradition of Detroit’s rock heroes by honoring Glenn’s legacy on his birthday,” said Scott Jameson, Director of Programming for Beasley Detroit. “Not unlike Bob Seger Blvd. [in Ann Arbor], Glenn Frey Drive helps solidify the Motor City as America’s legendary rock market.” O’Brien commented, “Glenn Frey’s music began here in Royal Oak and reached out across the world with The Eagles. Occasionally I catch myself driving by Glenn Frey Drive humming ‘Take It Easy.’ He’s a part of our DNA in Detroit and this day is a well-deserved honor.”