Today in Eagles History

[EaglesFanatic]

Thanks for the link :rofl: that is actually really funny! Troub, I too couldn't help but laugh at the ridiculous mental reactions haha.
PS: Soda I've been meaning to tell you how much I like your avatar. I don't know why, but the picture just seems so bright and emotional! Great choice :thumbsup:

[MikeA]

I'm crackin' up over that! An Arkey Sues Henley!

I'd imagine she was a lot more upset about Don asking that no flash photos be taken....probably right after she snapped one off <LOL> But, it sure sounds like Don was "just trying to give her momento" of the concert! He couldn't help it if she was a lousy catcher.

[Brooke]

Too funny! I'd forgotten about it, too! Can you imagine Don actually doing that?! :hilarious:

[sodascouts]

I know this has been mentioned elsewhere but it's such a big deal I thought I'd note it in here as well!

Joe Walsh joined the Eagles 35 years ago today, and this band has never been the same since! Here's to Mr. Joe Walsh!

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

:yay: :yay:

[MikeA]

I know this has been mentioned elsewhere but it's such a big deal I thought I'd note it in here as well!

Joe Walsh joined the Eagles 35 years ago today, and this band has never been the same since! Here's to Mr. Joe Walsh!

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

:yay: :yay:


That IS a rather significant event in the history of the Eagles isn't it! Here's to Clown Prince of Rock! May his guitar forever wail!

[TimothyBFan]

Huge day in Eagle history with the induction into the HOF!! Who here can forget seeing that? I was mesmerized by the sight of ALL the Eagles up there on that stage together! And they all looked so handsome. Granted it should have happened sooner, but I was one happy camper watching it the evening they aired it on MTV.

[GettheLeadonOut!!]

I know this has been mentioned elsewhere but it's such a big deal I thought I'd note it in here as well!

Joe Walsh joined the Eagles 35 years ago today, and this band has never been the same since! Here's to Mr. Joe Walsh!

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

:yay: :yay:

This is the saddest of days for me because Bernie Leadon officially quit 35 years ago today and sadly, the band has never been the same since.

:-(

[pueblo47]

This is the saddest of days for me because Bernie Leadon officially quit 35 years ago today and sadly, the band has never been the same since.

:-(Today, huh? Didn't he actually leave in October or something like that and it wasn't announced till Dec or I guess today, when it was announced that Joe was officially joining the band? I never can remember exact dates(but I'm old and senile and that's the best excuse I can use):hilarious:

[sodascouts]

Yeah, I thought his departure was announced with Joe's joining on January 1.

[GettheLeadonOut!!]

Let's just say that the announcement was bittersweet.

(although at the time, the announcement of Joe joining was met with a universal "huh??")

[Freypower]

Let's just say that the announcement was bittersweet.

(although at the time, the announcement of Joe joining was met with a universal "huh??")

I did respond 'huh'? but in a positive way, because I was intrigued that such a combination was to take place. It was that announcement that made me start following the progress of the band. I'm sorry that I didn't see it quite the way you did, GTLO.

[MikeA]

I was a big Walsh fan before he joined the Eagles in '76. I was somewhat less a fan of the Eagles. And my reaction to the announcement was rather incredulous to say the least. I just couldn't see Joe playing the type music that the Eagles were known for up until that point and certainly had a hard time believing that he could be or would want to be anything other than the Frontman in any group.

Obviously, I was not as informed back then as I am today. I didn't know of Joe's problems nor of his desire to take a "back seat". It didn't take long to prove any concerns I might have had as being completely unfounded!

That collaboration just may be one of the most successful things that has happened as far as personnel changes in Rock Music. The only one I can think of that even comes close is the union of Neil Young with Crosby, Stills and Nash.

And it was indeed bittersweet considering that Bernie Leadon was leaving the band.

[GettheLeadonOut!!]

I am a huge, HUGE fan of Joe (How is it possible not to love the guy). The Eagles were so lucky to get him, truly gave them a second wind. My only complaint is that he has not contributed more to the Eagles song canon, nearly all of the songs of his that they play were recorded outside of the Eagles.

[sodascouts]

Very true. Joe has a grand total of 5 songs that he sings lead on for the Eagles (I'm not counting solo material performed on live albums), and 7 songwriting credits. He seems fine with it, though, and hasn't sought any creative outlet outside of the Eagles since the resumption, unlike Tim...

....until now, when we have an upcoming new Joe solo album on the way! WOOT!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well yesterday, today, and tomorrow (January 29, 30, & 31) marks the days that the band won all of its American Music Awards. Over the course of 19 years, the band won 4 AMAs. Since all of the awards were won over three days, I thought I'd go ahead and post them all at one time ...

1977 (January 31) - Their Greatest Hits 1971 -1975 won for Favorite Pop/Rock Album.

1981 (January 30) - Eagles won for Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group

1996 (January 29) - Eagles won the AMA for Favorite Pop/Rock Adult Contemporary Group and Hell Freezes Over won for Favorite Pop/Rock Album.

[GlennLover]

Thanks, Dreamer!

[Brooke]

1981 (January 30) - Eagles won for Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group


Kinda ironic that they won this one and the band had already broken up!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I agree, Brooke. I wonder if they would have won if the public had actually known that the band was broken up at the time. My gut says they still would have won.

[Brooke]

Yeah, I agree! They were just too good anyway!

ETA: Much to Rolling Stones chagrin! lol

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Okay - if January is the American Music Awards month, then February is, of course, Grammy month.

To kick it off - it was two years ago today when the Eagles won their only grammy for a musical composition ... the beautiful I Dreamed There Was No War took home the prize for Best Pop Instrumental performance.

Congratulations Eagles!!!

[Prettymaid]

Congrats! I love IDTWNW.

[Brooke]

:cool: Thanks for the reminder dreamer! I think it's lovely, too.

[Freypower]

Thoroughly deserved; of course a couple of lucky Borderers even saw it performed. The mind boggles.

[sodascouts]

It was magnificent.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

It sure was. I have to say those two nights in Niagara Falls was the singlemost awesome concert experiences of my entire life. Out of the stratosphere!!!!!!!!!!!!

And now continuing with Grammy month, today is 3rd anniversary of date that How Long won the award for Best Country Performance by a Group with Vocals.

[GlennLover]

It sure was. I have to say those two nights in Niagara Falls was the singlemost awesome concert experiences of my entire life. Out of the stratosphere!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seeing a Glenn solo concert would be the ultimate experience for me :jealous: !!!

[Glennsallnighter]

Oh so would I! Its been my dream for so long now.

[Prettymaid]

For those of you who haven't read the Niagra Falls reviews, read here to see why it was such a special show for the Borderers who got to go.

http://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=372

Concerning How Long....:thumbsup::yay::rockon::rockguitar::band: :applause::yay::partytime::grooving:

[Annabel]

Wow, 'holy frickin' crap !!!! that was so cool for the 3 of you. :partytime: Thanks for bringing that forward PM, I certinly hadn't see it. :thumbsup:

[Freypower]

Seeing a Glenn solo concert would be the ultimate experience for me :jealous: !!!

That is the understatement of all time.

Nice avatar GL.

[GlennLover]

Thanks, FP. :)

[candy]

For those of you who haven't read the Niagra Falls reviews, read here to see why it was such a special show for the Borderers who got to go.

http://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=372



WOW!

[sodascouts]

Ah yes, those were the days!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well - you won't get any argument from me there, Soda. Those sure were the days. :wink: :nod:

Now - sorry that I am 2 days late in posting this, but it is certainly worthy of recognition since we are celebrating Grammy month. On February 18, 1978, the band won for two amazing songs. It is the only year that they won multiple Grammy awards. Congratulations to Hotel California and New Kid In Town!!!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well, Grammy month is winding down and we only have a couple more mentions to make ...

Today is the 31st anniversary of Heartache Tonight winning its award for Best Rock Vocal Performance By A Duo Or Group.

What an awesome song, and so deserving of that award - Congratulations Heartache Tonight!!!

[GlennLover]

Congratulations to Heatache Tonight! It's one of my all time favorite songs! :band:

[Prettymaid]

Absolutely worthy! :bow: (I love this smiley!)

[Brooke]

Congrats again to Heartache Tonight! Love it, love it, love it! :cheers:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well, as we wrap up Grammy month, we have one last award to celebrate. It was 35 years ago today that Lyin' Eyes won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group Or Chorus. Again, a very deserving award IMHO - I love the sophisticated layering of the vocals in this song. Congratulations Lyin' Eyes!!!

I have mentioned this before but here's a bit of cool trivia. As far as I know, the Eagles are the only group that has won a Grammy in the pop, rock, and country genres, in addition to, the instrumental category.

[Prettymaid]

I did not know that Dreamer!

Congrats to Lyin' Eyes!

[EaglesKiwi]

I have mentioned this before but here's a bit of cool trivia. As far as I know, the Eagles are the only group that has won a Grammy in the pop, rock, and country genres, in addition to, the instrumental category.

VERY cool. Just goes to show the breadth of their talent :bow:

[Judy]

Happy 36th anniversary OOTN.

I never know what it's going to look like when I come in here. I love it!!!

[sodascouts]

Thanks Judy! The Border will be wearing this outfit all week. ;)

[Annabel]

:yay: and damn good it looks too. :thumbsup:

[Glennsallnighter]

Well its great to see that Nancy has marked the Farewell 1 gig in Lansdowne road on this night 2006. Yep! This time 5 years ago I was enjoying my first Eagles Concert to the full. Well Lansdowne Road has been remodelled and is now officially the 'Aviva Stadium'. But most of us still refer to it as Landsowne. And the memories of that night remain forever.

Glenn :heart: Frey, :iloveyou:

[luvthelighthouse]

I can only imagine that 39 years ago today, when the Eagles LP was released, that they were floating on air... and never even gave thought to the fact they they could be doing this 39 years later and still being as popular, with one of the best selling albums of all time under their belts.

I wonder if they even remember that today was the day it was released... they have such full lives now, I can see it not coming into thought...

[sodascouts]

I don't know, but I bet if they ever do take a moment to think about it, their minds are blown, too!

[Prettymaid]

Hopefully their minds are blown every day.

[Glennsallnighter]

I guess it's a tough job keeping track with everything that happened today in Eagles history!

But lets not forget that in the worst Summer in living memory here, 2009 it stopped raining long enough for the Eagles to perform in the RDS Dublin. On this day. 2 years ago:thumbsup:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I guess it's a tough job keeping track with everything that happened today in Eagles history!

But lets not forget that in the worst Summer in living memory here, 2009 it stopped raining long enough for the Eagles to perform in the RDS Dublin. On this day. 2 years ago:thumbsup:

So GA - were there any witnesses to this event? :lol:

[Glennsallnighter]

Yep! Laura and StephUK! Also documented in concert reviews!

http://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1802

[sodascouts]

I didn't forget - you just didn't spot it before it cycled through! Here's the entry:

http://thisdayineagleshistory.blogspot.com/2011/07/2009-eagles-play-rds-arena-in-dublin.html

[Glennsallnighter]

Awwwwww. My fault entirely! I didn't actually realise you could cycle through the options! Mea culpa!

[sodascouts]

40 years ago, on July 12, 1971, the four original Eagles played together for the first time. They weren't the "Eagles" yet; they were backing Linda Ronstadt at Disneyland. Of course, they went on from there to form their own band and the rest is history! I changed my banner and avatar to mark the occasion!

[WalshFan88]

Happy 40th Anniversary to the Eagles!!!!!

My favorite band of all time and one that I consider to have saved my life. If it wasn't for the Eagles and Joe Walsh, I wouldn't be here I'm afraid. The Hotel California album has brought me through the worst of times and lifted my spirits, inspired me to play guitar, motivated me to continue improving on guitar, and has given me many hours of listening pleasure and enjoyment. I can't thank them enough and I only can hope I can tell them that someday. I might have a preference for a certain Eagles era (Hotel California) but I respect and admire all eras and lineups in the history of this band. It's always been a great band and always will be. I will always be a diehard Eagles fan.

[TimothyBFan]

This just makes me want to cry from happiness!!!!!

[Troubadour]

Pretty amazing when you think about it.

[Brooke]

HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY EAGLES!

I've loved you from the beginning! Your music has been the soundtrack to my life all these years! Thanks so much for all of it! :grouphug:

All you Eagles-:iloveyou: Don't ever stop!

[Freypower]

According to Marc Shapiro's The Long Run, they didn't decide to form their own band until August 1971.

[sodascouts]

Well, there's different stories as to how things went down. According to Ronstadt's manager John Boylan, the reason that those four were playing together at Disneyland was to see if they gelled enough to form a band.

You see, although Randy and Bernie had backed up Linda in the past, they weren't in her backing band at the same time as Glenn and Don. When Boylan heard that Glenn and Don were talking about starting a band, he told them about Bernie and Randy and approached them about doing the Disneyland gig in order to see if it worked out between the four of them. All four men played that gig understanding that, if things clicked, there was the potential for a new band there.

To commemorate the first time Glenn, Don, Bernie, and Randy played together, here's some treats:

Glenn and Don backing Linda Ronstadt in 1971
(from Before They Were Rock Stars)
(http://www.glennfreyonline.com/multimedia/live/1971club.mpg)Download .mpg (4 megs) (http://www.glennfreyonline.com/multimedia/live/1971club.mpg)
Download .wmv (1 meg) (http://www.glennfreyonline.com/multimedia/live/1971club.wmv)


Linda Ronstadt - Rescue Me (Live 1971) (http://www.glennfreyonline.com/multimedia/MP3/LindaRonstadtRescueMe.mp3) - you can hear Glenn singing backup; he goes back and forth with Linda at the end
http://www.glennfreyonline.com/multimedia/MP3/LindaRonstadtRescueMe.mp3

Linda actually let Glenn sing lead on this one, even though it was during her set and he was part of the backing band:
"(Get Up) Kate" (Troubadour 1971) (http://www.glennfreyonline.com/multimedia/MP3/GetUpKateTroubadour71.mp3)
http://www.glennfreyonline.com/multimedia/MP3/GetUpKateTroubadour71.mp3

And even though this was years later, it gives you the vibe of what it was like that evening at Disneyland (just pretend Felder isn't there):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flLoj5qxURw

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well I'm a day late on this but I wanted to acknowledge this momentous event. While it may be true that this probably isn't the official date that the band was formed, it was definitely the start.

When I went to the Eagles show in D.C. a few years back, Glenn said that after he and Don joined Linda's band, they practiced a few weeks. and their first shows were in D.C. at a club called the Cellar Door. It was after a show one night sitting at the bar drinking tequila that he and Don definitely decided they wanted to form their own band. At least, that was his recollection on that night. :grin:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well, as I opened this thread to make this post, I couldn't help but notice the irony that our lasts posts here were about the very beginning of the band because today marks the 31st anniversary of what was thought would be the band's last concert. This was the night of the infamous Long Night at Wrong Beach concert and one of the saddest moments in Eagles history. Thankfully, it didn't turn out to be the band's last show, albeit it did spark a 14-year vacation. You can hear the concert here (http://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/downloads/multimediafeaturedshow.htm), but, remember, the sound drops out between songs because the sound guys didn't want the audience hear the insults being tossed around by the band members every time a song ended.

On a lighter note, this was also the day that Eagles Online Radio was launched in 2009.

[tequila girl]

sorry Dreamer, I read your post wrong....so deleted my comment! :brickwall:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Wow - This thread has been quiet for a while.

Just wanted to mention that today is the 8th anniversary of the release of The Very Best of the Eagles compilation CD. IMO, if there is anyone that still needs an introduction to the band's music, this is the best bang for your buck available. The booklet insert alone is worth the price of the CD to me. This was the very first CD I bought to play in the CD player of my brand new car that I bought that year and was shortly after I saw the band live for the very first time so it holds a special place in my heart.

For those that aren't familiar with it, here the back cover which includes the playlist:

http://eaglesonlinecentral.com/images/VBback.jpg

[TimothyBFan]

Noticed my daughter had disc 1 in the cd player of the car the other day. Ask her if she listens to it much. Told me it's been her companion back and forth to work for several weeks now!! That's my girl!!! :thumbsup:

[Windeagle]

I had to smile when I saw this was the anniversary of the release of Eagles Live. Hotel California might have been the album that hooked me, but Eagles Live was the one that reeled me in. I listened to it endlessly during my last two years of high school, and recorded it onto a cassette to take with me to college.

Because of this album, there are many Eagles songs that I can no longer listen to recorded (Wasted Time, Take it Easy, Hotel California to name a few). They MUST be live. I think I have every guitar solo, harmony, drum beat and piano note ingrained into my soul. Great memories!

At the time the album came out, I had no idea that my favorite band had broken up months before. When the official word was released in 1982, I was crushed. I'm so glad it turned out not to be permanent.

[sodascouts]

Thanks for telling your story, WE! It is hard to imagine that by the time this was released, the band was already kaput - the world just didn't know it yet! And if they hadn't reunited and gotten back into the public eye (and ear), I would probably not even know who they are today.

[EaglesFanatic]

I noticed that today in Eagles history, Joe Walsh joined the band! :yay: It's a wonder what the Eagles would be like today had he not been asked to join.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yep EF - I agree ... it's a pretty important day in Eagles history. I guess we'll never know what the band would be like today if Joe hadn't joined, but I think it's safe to say that they'd be different, especially in terms of their live shows!

So, I say CONGRATULATIONS to the Eagles and Joe. Despite the reservations of many fans at the time it happened, I think it turned out to be a match made in heaven!

:yay: :yay: :yay:

[Brooke]

An historic day for sure! :yay: for Joe!

[rcknalwys]

Joe was a fantastic addition and I always enjoy his onstage antics. His abilities seem underated by many but I personally think he is right up there with the best of the best in the guitar world.

[Freypower]

I have just noticed a correction which needs to be made in Today In Eagles History. They played in Sydney today (my time) in 1976. The venue's name is the Hordern Pavilion. I saw Elton John there in 1982. The venue still exists but it isn't used nearly as often as it used to be beceause it's very old. Having said that CSN are playing there in April (no, I am not going).

http://www.playbillvenues.com/events/index

http://thisdayineagleshistory.blogspot.com/2012/01/1975-eagles-play-hoernan-pavilion-in.html

[sodascouts]

Thanks for the correction. I'll fix it right away.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Just wanted to recognize that today is another special day in Eagles history. Sixteen years ago today, in 1996, the band won two American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Adult Contemporary Band and for Favorite Pop/Rock Album - Hell Freezes Over.

Congratulations Eagles!!!

[Topkat]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
LOVE HELL FREEZES OVER, Wow has it really been 16 years! Time flies

[whitcap]

Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 went platinum on this day in 1976 only one week after its release. In addition to being one of the best selling albums of all time it was also the first album to be certified platinum.

[GlennLover]

Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 went platinum on this day in 1976 only one week after its release. In addition to being one of the best selling albums of all time it was also the first album to be certified platinum.

Those are quite the accomplishments indeed! :band::rockguitar: :applause::applause::applause:

[sodascouts]

Yeah, our guys are something else!