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Eagles

(1971-)

Don Henley (drums, vocals) 1971-
Glenn Frey (guitar, vocals) 1971-
Randy Meisner (bass, vocals) 1971-1977
Bernie Leadon (guitar, banjo) 1971-1976
Don Felder (guitar, vocals) 1974-2001
Joe Walsh (guitar, vocals) 1975-
Timothy B. Schmit (bass, vocals) 1977-

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They started out as Linda Ronstadt's backup band in 1971.

Their Greatest Hits album is the best selling album of all time.

They were the first band to charge over $100 for arena shows. They did it on their 1994 Hell Freezes Over tour, and when fans paid the price, other acts like The Rolling Stones followed suit.

Henley, Frey and Felder were the three official owners of the band, which existed as a corporate entity called Eagles, Ltd. Felder claims that after the band reunited in 1994, he was cut out of most of the decisions, and was fired in 2001 for asking too many questions. He sued Henley and Frey, which resulted in an out-of-court settlement they are not allowed to discuss.

They sued the American Eagle Foundation, a charity dedicated to saving the birds, for using the domain name eagles.org and the phone number 1-800-2EAGLES. The case was dismissed when the band couldn't make court appearances.

Their concert in 2001 was the first event ever at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Good tickets were reselling for about $1,500.

Frey was in a short-lived TV show called South of Sunset. It was canceled after one episode.

Henley was in a band called Shiloh, which recorded an album produced by Kenny Rogers. Recording for the same record label was Longbranch Pennywhistle, a band featuring Frey and J.D. Souther, who would later co-write many Eagles songs.

Leadon was in many groups before the Eagles, including Hearts and Flowers, the Dillard-Clark Expedition, and the Flying Burrito Brothers.

Although The Eagles are usually identified with the West Coast music scene, only Schmidt was born in California.

Walsh can be seen as a prisoner in the final scene of the movie The Blues Brothers.

When Henley married Sharon Summerall in 1995, performers at the wedding included Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Sting, Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, and Sheryl Crow.

Bernie Leadon went on to form RUN C&W, a band that plays Motown in a Bluegrass Style. They released two albums. (thanks, James - Leesville, LA)

Joe Walsh was asked to join in 1976 when Bernie Leadon left. He had previously played in the hard rock band The James Gang who had released four albums, two of which who went gold. He added a harder edge to the Eagles' sound and helped write the hits "Hotel California" and "The Long Run." (thanks, Tim - Manassas, VA)

Meisner was in the group Poco before joining the Eagles. Poco replaced Randy with Timothy B. Schmidt, who replaced Randy when he left the Eagles. (thanks, chuck - tulsa, OK)

The Eagles got back together after the Country tribute album A Common Thread sold very well. Travis Tritt said he would sing a song on the album only if some members of the Eagles sang back up. After they saw how popular they still where, they reunited. (thanks, andrew - jackson, MS)

They have never done an endorsement deal or let their music be used for commercial use.

Dan Fogelberg is good friends with the band and opened for them for about 2 years.

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Comments:

If you asked me why I like the Eagles ? I Cant Tell You Why ??????? Glen , Sydney.........

- glen, cronulla, Australia

And why must we grow up so fast ! Pretty maids all in a row ! Oh the memories... Windang Caravan Park , South Coast , Sydney....

- glen, cronulla, Australia

In Hotel Californis the line: "They stab it with their steely knives but they just can't kill the beast" is a reference to Steely Dan. They shared the same manager and had a friendly rivalry. The year before, Steely Dan included the line "Turn up The Eagles, the neighbors are listening" on the song "Everything You Did."

- John, Saugus, CA

To Peanut, Pomonkey, MD it is "Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air"

- John, Saugus, CA

The comment about not endorsing anything is a bit off....Timothy B. Schmidt endorsed Carvin basses for a good many ears and the white bass you see him playing is indeed a Carvin signature model.

- Dan, 505, NM

Felder came up with the lyrics for Hotel California. My favorite part is "Warren Snell of Coleetus, rising up like a bear"...

- Peanut, Pomonkey, MD

The Eagles only backed up Linda Ronstadt for one gig and that was at Disneyland in or around 1973.

- Jerry, Los Angeles, CA

I saw the Eagle's in 1973 in Long Beach California, they opened for Yes and The Edgar Winter group. I still think the original band was the best line-up they have had over the year's but I am a big Don Felder fan and after reading his book "Heaven And Hell" I've really changed my opinion of Frey and Henley. He refer's to them in the book as the "Gods" because they actually thought they were because of their success. Glenn Frey even told Don Felder that the Eagles sound changed for the better when he joined the band and that's exactly what they wanted, a harder edge to their sound. Don Felder worked at a music store long before joining the Eagles giving guitar lessons to young beginners, one of his student's was a kid named Tom Petty, yes the same one.

- Jerry, Los Angeles, CA

My teenage daughter is really into the Eagles. I can't believe how much this generation is so into them! It's great when they "get" why I like a band.

- Tom, Marble Falls, AR

Don felder and Duane allman were good friends long time ago. Duane taught him how to use the sliding glass to create a sexy sound. When Don felder was in the eagles, he played the slide guitar in the "Good Day in Hell".

- roldan, Tagbilaran City, Philippines

The Eagles broke up because of tensions within the band. Frey and Hendley ended up not speaking to each other during much of their final recording sesions and subsequent tour. Frey and Feder openly threatened each other on stage during the 1980 tour. When the group broke up, they still owed one additional new album to Asylum, which was fulfilled by Frey's and Hendly's first solo albums in 1981. Both Frey and Hendly made "statements" on their 1981 album covers by having yuppie hairstyles and clothes (Frey ever wore a suit!) - The Eagles, and the 70's, were over.

- Ken, Louisville, KY

I have never thought of the Eagles as "country." Never heard anything that good in country music either.

- Joanna, Dallas, TX

The Eagles is the best Band that I've known all my life. They are so great guys playing and singing counry and rock music from the 70's until the present. It's just so sad about a member fired and gone. D. Felder is really so good in guitar. Guys keep on rockin' please! I only see you in computer but you really make me crazy for your style and songs. The best ever. . . . .THE EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Emma, Surigao, Other

As Linda Ronstadts back up band.They were known
as "Stone Ponies"

- William David Snyder, Phoenix, AZ

i love all their songs!!!!!

- shorty, floral city, FL

The Eagles are not the Eagles without Don Felder especially when when it comes to song like Hotel California and New Kid in Town where the guitar solos still sound great today. I saw the Hell Freeze's over tour twice, excellent show. I caught the show in Anaheim and I had to get up and leave to use the restroom during the solo of Hotel California. I was not hearing those tasty and crafty guitar notes of Don Felder. I was disapointed. For the average ear I am sure what Sturart was playing was fine but Stuart is no match for Don, Sorry Stuart. What was Henly and Frey thinking? Come on guys, hug and make up! It seems Henly is so hard to get along with and he is really not good drummer. It really sucks not to see and hear Don Felder in the band. What a great guitar player. Don is at the top of my list of all time great guitar players.
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- R. Frank Krajenbrink, Anaheim, CA

Actually, "Take It Easy" was written by Jackson Browne. Glenn Frey later changed some words and played it more in the Eagles style. Both Browne and Frey have writing credits.

- Ken, Dupont, PA

I have to say that thanks to the Eagles, I got into music by listening to their music and becoming a guitar player. I just wish that Don Felder wasn't fired because he is in my opinion the best guitarist ever and he's my guitar hero.

- Ray, Stockton, NJ

I absolutely love The Eagles but i don't like that they don't have any more concerts or at least I couldn't find them. I also feel that The Eagles are one of the most underrated bands of all time. Every thinks of great band in the 70s as Led zeppelin, the who, the rolling stones, and clapton. Don't get me wrong they're great but The Eagles are way too underrated. And Don Felder, he is an amazing guitarist but he is very underrated. Every thinks of good guitarists as clapton, page, hendrix, townshend, slash, santana, george harrison, jeff beck, keith richards, peter frampton. I think Joe Walsh and Don Felder are way too underrated. Don Henley is very underrated too. Every thinks of great dummers as john bonham, ringo starr, keith moon, neil peart. Don Henley was a lead singer, drummer, songwriter, and even guitar player. He was amazing, hes also very underrated. Thats why I think The Eagles are the most underrated band of all time.

- Ray, Stockton, NJ

There will be a new Eagles album in spring 2007! (www.joewalsh.com)

- Jimmy, Vienna

J.D. Souther has never been a part of the Eagles, but he wrote many songs together with Henley/Frey. "Take it easy" is one of his songs!

- Jimmy, Vienna

Joe Walsh had no hand in writing either "Hotel California" or "The Long Run." He did chime in on "Life In the Fast Lane," however.

- Garrett, Nashville, TN

Im only 16 and i went to the hell freezes over concert i must of been about 8 or 9 and it was wicked !!!

- Francesca, london, England

Wasn't J.D. Souther a part of The Eagles at one point in time? Or am I mistaken?

- Annabelle, Eugene, OR

In response to the comment made about Simon Cowell not liking Country Music but liking "Desperado": I like the Eagles...but some Country music I just don't get into.

- Loony Moony Lupin, Virginia

the eagles are so friggen cool i love them, i m listneing to them rite now ^.^ im doin a collage report on them rock ouyt

- patty, W.VA., WV

The Eagles are an amazing band. That pretty wicked that they have the top US album. Its not coo that they sued the eagle foundation but i still love em'.

- Kartik, Peace River, Canada

If you want a Joe Walsh page, start one! You click on add an artist fact at the bottom...its not a conspiracy, crazy.

- Kelli, Cedar Rapids, IA

any one who does not like the eagles is as useless and stupid as the mother that spawned them.

- curtis, Kitimat, Canada

Glenn Frey also had a major part in the CBS cult classic "WiseGuy". Frey was excellent in the part.

- Lawrance, Eagle River, WY

"American Idol's" Simon Cowell has said that "desperado" is probably his favorite song of all time, yet has also said the he "doesn't get country music". The Eagles consider themselve more "country" than rock.

- diana, here, CO

I read that Kenny Rogers helped Don Henley finance the creation of The Eagles.

- Shayne, Edmonton, KY

Glenn Frey also acted in Miami Vice and wrote a song featured on the Miami Vice soundtrack called Smugglers Blues

- Alan, Singapore, Singapore

i heard that one of the Eagles' members once dated batgirl from the batman tv show). how cool would that have been! i don't know who is was, though.

- andrew, ny, NY

The Eagles broke up because the two main contributors to songwriting in the band (DH and GF) had been together for so long and "had been going to the well for so long." There was friction between almost every single member of the band before they broke up.
When they reformed for HFO and Farewell I, I guess they got over their differences for the fans. Or the money. Or both.

- Jemima, Detroit, MI

Eagls have the best selling recording in the U.S.Michael Jackson's Thriller holds the record for most albums at over forty million worldwide.

- Dan, Winthrop, MA

Actually England doesn't suck. I'm from the States too but a lot of great bands came from England, i.e. Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, the list goes on.

- Martin, Worcester, MA

Man, who could like a band that sued a Eagle foundation. They had some good songs, but weren't that great.

- Wil, Marco Island, FL

Anyone else notice that there's an Eagles page, a Don Henley page, but NO JOE WALSH PAGE? The liberals have taken over!

- Luke, Martin, TN

Having a band like the Eagles still kicking ass after 32 yrs is absolutely remarkable. I saw them in Toronto in 94 and again last month in Brisbane. They never fail to please! Don, Glenn, Joe and Tim are as spot on as ever. Too bad to see Felder gone . Oh well Life goes on.. Keep Rockin guys..
Ray. Sunshine Coast .Australia

- Ray, Sunshine coast, Australia

The best selling album ever is Thriller- 54 million copies. Eagles greates hits is only the top selling in the US.

- Tom, Trowbridge, England

I saw the Eagles play two weeks ago in Sydney, an they were fantastic. They sold out about ten shows here in Australia where they are huge. The concert was brilliant, they can still rock with the best of them.

- Katie, Australia

The Eagles have a lengthy and strong discography, but IMO "Desparado" is there best album. Followed by "On the Border."Both came out in the early 70's.

- Don, Pittsburgh, PA

At a concert in Santa Fe after the initial break-up of the band, Joe Walsh was touring in support of one of his solo albums. In an off-hand comment he referred to himself as the last Eagle, cuz everyone else in the band had quit.

- Chris, Albuquerque, NM

Henley had a lengthy solo period in the 80s. In fact, he's spent more time as a solo artist than as a member of the Eagles. I'm wondering why the band broke up in the first place?

- Phil, Rochester, NY

The actual piano that they recorded "Desperado" on, is located at "The Firehouse" recording studio on the campus of Southwest Texas University (now Texas State Univ.)

- Jason, Chicago, IL

how many different best of albums could one band have with the same songs.........TOO MANY!

- marlow, perth, Australia

Glenn Frey (pronounced like fry) played the football team owner on the movie "Jerry McGuire"

- Mazen, Lebanon, Other

Don Henley attended the University of North Texas whose mascot is the eagle. Many people believed that this is the origin of the "Eagles," but he stated in an interview that it is not.DH

- David, Auburn, AL

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