Eagles Cancel

LOS ANGELES - The Eagles have canceled their "Hell Freezes Over" tour - their first in 14 years - because guitarist Glenn Frey needs immediate surgery for a "chronic gastro-intestinal disorder," publicist Larry Solters said yesterday.

The Eagles had 17 tour dates remaining in the United States and abroad, including a stop Nov. 2 and 3 at the Tacoma Dome. The band plans to reschedule the concerts for early next year. A spokeswoman said the new dates should be announced sometime next week.

The 1970s supergroup, whose hits include "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Desperado," "Lyin' Eyes," "Hotel California" and "Life in the Fast Lane," opened their reunion tour in May. Frey fell ill after the band's Sept. 16 concert in Philadelphia.

The "Hell Freezes Over" tour has been one of the most publicized road shows in rock history, resulting in record ticket prices.

The band's "Hell Freezes Over" tour album will be released Nov.

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