My opinion of the Eagles has never really changed, as far as the band itself. They are a great band. I do see the "historic" or "tribute" aspect that has been mentioned, and I too think they have become tributes to themselves, but as a group, the sound is still great. (Now it can be argued that to achieve the same sound and vocals that they did in the 70's they require 3 or 4 more musicians and harmony singers)
I think personality wise, after reading different books and seeing the documentary, my opinion of members, either positively or negatively has changed somewhat. I have, like so many others, started to appreciate more of the lesser known songs, and hidden gems in their catalog. "Visions" for instance, I had never listened to, until a couple years back, and I love it.
I think what has hindered the group being an actual working, music producing band is what makes it so great, the music. The old songs are so great, and now, with these huge gaps of time in between, it would be hard to put out anything that could stand along side them.
Sorry to go back so far, I'm just getting caught up on the threads! TLR, you left out TBS's most important attribute: He is a consummate professional who knows the business, understands the politics, doesn't mess with Don and Glenn and Don and Glenn don't mess with him! He keeps the peace. [is that one attribute?]
Surely they'd replace Tim with Jack Sundrud (Poco). Although a Poco fan has likened Jack's voice to Henley's.
Tim's been a second, great bassist/vocalist for the Eagles but I don't think they'd be any problem replacing him. They'd just get a session guy in, like The Rolling Stones and The Who have done. Nathan East would be top of my list.
It may be a step too far but the Eagles could have some women on stage to help with the high harmonies. Don's already performed I Can't Tell You Why at a solo show, so that's covered.
Saying all that, I'd be as shocked as anybody to hear that Tim has left the Eagles.
Comparing the new songs (Long Road Out Of Eden) to the old songs. I remember Glenn saying, when LROOE was released, that on all the old albums, you could pick out, 3 or 4 really stand out tracks where-as Long Road Out Of Eden had 13 or 14. He didn't specify further but I wonder if he'd still stand by that statement, 7 years on.
Apart from the Greatest Hits albums, I think Long Road Out Of Eden, mainly as it's a double album, is the Eagles album with the most great songs on it.
"They will never forget you 'till somebody new comes along"
1948-2016 Gone but not forgotten
No. For heaven's sake, NO. They have backing musicians doing harmonies already. They don't need female backup singers cluttering the stage even more, let alone how this would wreck their vocal blend, and how cheesy it would look. I have nothing against female backup singers for solo artists, but not for a band which is famous for its vocals more than anything.
I hate what has happened to LROOE, but there seems no point dwelling on it.