Eagles

The Eagles are one of the all-time biggest acts in popular music since the beginning of the rock'n'roll era. The band defined the incredibly popular Southern California rock scene of the '70s, a decade in which they delivered four consecutive #1 albums. Their concerts contain almost each of their hits. Don Henley has mentioned in some of his commentary that they don't mind at all doing their hits, even though they've performed them hundreds of times, and in fact thinks they've improved the songs and their performances over the years. If anyone wants to hear the pure sound of California, the music of the Eagles is the direct pipeline. It is vibrant, regional and full of melody from the harmonious singing to the acoustical guitar strumming, horns and violin. Their historic 2004 farewell tour filled stadiums around the world is one of the most stellar events from that now-historic global sweep in which they made their listeners reminiscent of their most memorable melodies. Guitarist Don Felder, who split with bitter feelings from the band in 2001, wasn't much missed, as replacement Steuart Smith played the parts just as Felder did. Starting with "Take it Easy", with brighter lighting and more energy projected from the musicians, and even a rousing new song, "Get Over It," the strength of the Eagles is in their wonderful songs and masterful musicianship.

The Eagles music has been a staple of American music since the 1970s, and their popularity has never waned. With five number-one singles and four number-one albums, two of which are among the best-selling records of all time, the group has been the backbone of classic rock; with hits like "Desperado," "Hotel California," and "Lyin' Eyes," which are instantaneously decipherable and timeless. “Hotel California” became famous for its layers of electric guitar riffs alternating with and ornamenting Don Henley's vocals, soaring in the chorus and culminating in a moving and evocative duet that touches a spot deep inside the listeners. Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 album competes with Michael Jackson’s Thriller as the biggest-selling album of all time, having sold 25 million units in the U.S. alone. After popularizing the Southern California rock sound of the '70s, the group that was made of Joe Walsh, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Steurant Schmit--broke up to pursue solo projects. But in of the ever-loyal fans who still wanted to see them playing together they reunited in 1994 and taped an MTV concert special and then launched a tour that ended up running through August 1996. The audio version of, the album Hell Freezes Over, topped the charts and became a multi-million seller, generating the Top 40 pop hit "Get Over It" and the number one adult contemporary hit "Love Will Keep Us Alive." In 1998, the band became the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. During the induction ceremony, all seven former members played together on stage. Several following reunion tours obviously followed, which became notable for their record-setting ticket prices. In February 2001, Don Felder was fired from the group and in 2003 the Eagles featuring Frey, Henley, Walsh, and Schmit released a new single, the September 11th-themed "Hole in the World".