Eagles.... 3.0

[Funk 50]

I was listening to Sirius Classic Vinyl about 30 minutes ago. They played AG, and then after, the DJ talked about the East and West Coast shows. She said that rumor is Vince Gill will appear (whatever) but what was more interesting was when she said official statements would be out from the Eagles by the end of March. So specific, I wonder if Irving has been reading this board and put that message out. (I mean, not him personally but, you know...)

I'm sure Irving will love all the speculation. As long as everything is confirmed before the tickets go on sale, it's good publicity.

Originally Posted by Witchy Woman
Joe Walsh was interviewed on The Craig Ferguson Show on Sirius/XM and was asked about the shows. He said that Don, Timothy, and he were talking about it and will call themselves Eagles Family And Friends. That sounds far better to me then what was being bandied about. Now, to see who the friends are.

I'm not worried about the "friends", it's the "family" I'm baulking at. They've all got kids who have musical aspirations.

Originally Posted by UndertheWire It's the kind of name that's so obvious that I'm kicking myself that I didn't think of it. It's got "Eagles", it's warm and fuzzy to offset the cold commericalisation, it's inclusive. Instead of "replacing" Glenn, they can bring in a number of people on whose lives he had an impact. I could even see them bringing Randy on stage for the finale encore so he gets to bask in the applause without the stresses of being a featured performer.

Are the post Glenn, Eagles going to be "warm and fuzzy"? I kinda liked the cold commercialism, having said that, it's a great idea about Meisner.

Thanks for sharing the Walsh words Witchy Woman. Which song did Joe play?

[Dawn]

I'm still troubled that in the 14 months since Glenn's passing it would have been nice if the remaining members, family and friends planned a benefit tribute concert in honor of Glenn Frey with a percentage of profits going to a favorite charity of his or perhaps to help fund a scholarship at New York University's Steinhardt Department of Music where Glenn taught a songwriting class.

Instead it appears the focus is on reuniting to seemingly capitalize on co-headlining the bicoastal version of last year's hugely financially profitable concert in the desert. This may sound harsh and even unfair but clearly discussions and negotiations had to originate months ago.

While I have no doubt careful thought and consideration is going into how to honor Glenn during the performance it's hard to shake off the feeling that it could and maybe even should have been different.

I'm a newbie here at The Border but a long time Eagles fan. I was somewhat disappointed with the Grammy tribute to Glenn but at least it happened and hearts were in the right place. In the interim following Glenn's passing and the Grammys I've followed the solo careers of Don, Timothy and Joe who are blessed to continue doing what they love so well.

For me, Glenn Frey was an integral irreplaceable part of the Eagles and all the speculation and hype about who should fill in for him on a short two city tour expected to generate millions along with the lucrative secondary market of boxed sets of CDs and DVDs, band merchandise, etc weighed heavily on my mind creating feelings of skepticism and distrust. Someone used the term shoddy to describe the way the return of the Eagles has been handled and I think that's the perfect description.

in any case, at the end of the day I'm just one fan who won't be buying a ticket or the tee shirt. I'm not boycotting or resisting the enevitable I simply don't have any interest or desire. I'm also so not a festival girl I much prefer the smaller unique venues.

To all those who want to go to the shows I hope you can go and wish you a safe, fun and memorable experience.

One final note, Glenn Frey may be gone but he leaves behind a substantial and rich body of work as an Eagle and on his own that fans can listen to and enjoy any time and any place. That's a beautiful tribute in and of itself.

[chaim]

I didn't take the "family" in "Eagles family and friends" literally. Maybe they mean it literally. I read the first part as "Eagles family" and thought it means the members of the band and perhaps ex-members and those VERY close to the band - like Bob Seger. And the "friends" part could be anyone else. Anyway, that's just how I understood it when I first saw it.

[thelastresort]

Indeed, I'd take the term to cover both those close to the band such as Randy, Bernie, Jackson and J.D., and their wider peers such as Poco, Bob Seger, even someone like Joe Vitale; if you like the 70s SoCal 'family'.

[GlennLover]

I didn't take the "family" in "Eagles family and friends" literally. Maybe they mean it literally. I read the first part as "Eagles family" and thought it means the members of the band and perhaps ex-members and those VERY close to the band - like Bob Seger. And the "friends" part could be anyone else. Anyway, that's just how I understood it when I first saw it.

Chaim, I was about to post the very same thing! Those were my exact thoughts as I was reading the post about what Joe said. Great minds.

[buffyfan145]

That actually does sound so much better and glad Joe said more about it. I too like the idea of having others like Bob, Jackson, JD, Vince, and others join them for these shows as well as Bernie or if Randy could. It also makes me wonder if Stevie will too since she'll be there the next night with Fleetwood Mac.

[UndertheWire]

My interpretation of "family" was Deacon Frey as that would fit with Don's earlier comment.

[sodascouts]

If what Joe says is accurate, and I believe it most probably is, then I'm much relieved. I see Dawn's point, but I'm just happy they're not going to try to replace Glenn and call themselves the Eagles.

This also makes me much more likely to go, especially since the Mac will also be there.

[Delilah]

My interpretation of "family" was Deacon Frey as that would fit with Don's earlier comment.

That's what I was thinking too--perhaps Ringo as well or maybe some of Don Felder's kin, like Kanye. Heh heh, jk.

If no actual relatives are involved then why not just use the more streamlined moniker "Eagles and Friends"? It's been pointed out before that the Eagles are not a sentimental band. They are too businesslike and professional to extend the term "family" to include Bob Seger, J.D. etc. it would seem to me.

[UndertheWire]

On other occasions, I've wondered whether a charity receives more money from a special benefit or from receiving a share of the profits of a regular show. The cost of putting on a benefit must be quite high even if the artists are providing their services free of charge so it's possible the proceeds might be quite small. I'm also guessing that the charity named in the benefit might want to see all the accounts for the event because of the frequency of scandals associated with benefits. In comparison, a donation from profits would be simpler and cleaner.

There must also be economies in performing as part of a festival rather than a single show - shared advertising, ticketing, the costs of turning a sports stadium into a music venue and back again - as well as potentially a bigger audience.

Of course, the band is within its rights to just do this for their own profit, but they have a history of "quiet giving".