Joe in the Press/Blogs/etc.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Very cool - Just like Joe! :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Joe must be at the superbowl game!

Just saw a tweet!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Walsh/joe_zpsd9m87y63.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Walsh/joe_zpsd9m87y63.jpg.html)
The guy looks familiar.......

And he's for the Seahawks!

[Midnight Visitor]

It's Paul Allen the co-founder of Microsoft!! And, ummm, the owner of the Seahawks.

[sodascouts]

Looks like we know which team Joe is rooting for!

[Brooke]

It's Paul Allen the co-founder of Microsoft!! And, ummm, the owner of the Seahawks.

See how much I know about football or Microsoft? :hilarious:

[Funk 50]

So it's this guy;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ99cWT2_6o

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Joe will be on Ringo's upcoming 18th studio album, "Postcards From Paradise".


Ringo Starr’s upcoming album, the 11-song “Postcards From Paradise,” is his 18th studio album, but it’s the first time that he’s using his current All-Starr Band. The band is singer-keyboardist Gregg Rolie (Santana, Journey), singer-guitarist Steve Lukather (Toto), singer-guitarist Todd Rundgren, singer-bassist Richard Page (Mr. Mister), sax and flue player Warren Ham (Bread), and drummer Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth).

Ringo’s pals that also play on the record include his brother-in-law Joe Walsh (The James Gang and The Eagles), Peter Frampton, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), keyboardist Benmont Tench (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers), Richard Marx, bassist Nathan East (Eric Clapton), and multi-instrumentalist Glen Ballard (Alanis Morrisette). The album’s first song is “Rory and The Hurricanes,” about the popular local Liverpool band that Ringo was a member of from 1959 until January 1962, when he quit to accept The Beatles invitation to join them.

[sodascouts]

I hope he gets highlighted!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Joe will be going to Napier next week...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11415305

[Midnight Visitor]

The 1993 hit Desperado!?! Ha, ha! Great article tho. I always wondered where Joe had that epiphany. I knew his time down under in the late 80's was a very dark period for him. Thanks for posting this VA!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Another article about his visit to New Zealand...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=11418065

[VAisForEagleLovers]

This is an article on his visit to the Maoris.

http://www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/eagles-band-member-joe-walsh-returns-hawkes-bay

And another...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/67428402/Eagles-Joe-Walsh-revisits-epiphany-site

[Midnight Visitor]

This is an article on his visit to the Maoris.

http://www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/eagles-band-member-joe-walsh-returns-hawkes-bay

And another...
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/67428402/Eagles-Joe-Walsh-revisits-epiphany-site

Thanks for sharing these articles. The Maori piece was truly fantastic! Go Joe!! So proud of that man.

[Funk 50]

I thought I added this earlier. I must've posted it somewhere else.

Joe in his blue jacket and smiling;

https://www.facebook.com/JoeWalshOfficial/photos/a.561664380559323.1073741828.219357404790024/842509999141425/?type=1&theater



However the real news is his appearance at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in April.

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/18/entertainment/feat-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-presenters-2015/index.html

I'm not taking the "Former Eagles band member" scoop seriously til I get an unlikely second source.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Smart, F50, as they have all been referred to as former members for years now!

Nice picture, F50! You ought to put it in the picture thread if you haven't already.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Another fun day for Joe in New Zealand...sounds like he wants to live there.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503451&objectid=11419754

[Freypower]

That photo with the kiwi (NZ's national bird) is really sweet.

[Funk 50]

Just for a few minutes, Joe makes Desperado his own. I found this really touching;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5t1zV6YegM

[Midnight Visitor]

Really? He's been doing that song for around 30 years now. I'd much rather he do his own songs. As does Don. Don used to gripe about it.

[Brooke]

Love that bright robin's egg blue on him! Lookin' good Joe!

[WalshFan88]

I like Joe doing Desperado and LITFL. But then again, I like DF's voice and his versions of songs. :shh:

[Midnight Visitor]

I like Joe doing Desperado and LITFL. But then again, I like DF's voice and his versions of songs. :shh:

Well at least he had a hand in writing LIFL. I always enjoy when Joe does it. I don't want to hear anyone doing Desperado except maybe Linda Rondstadt.

[Freypower]

Well at least he had a hand in writing LIFL. I always enjoy when Joe does it. I don't want to hear anyone doing Desperado except maybe Linda Rondstadt.

Are you saying you don't even want to hear the Eagles version of this song with Don Henley singing it? I prefer Glenn singing it myself, but this seems very harsh given that the Eagles version is the original.

[Midnight Visitor]

Are you saying you don't even want to hear the Eagles version of this song with Don Henley singing it? I prefer Glenn singing it myself, but this seems very harsh given that the Eagles version is the original.

It's called a personal preference. An opinion. There is nothing harsh about what people like or don't like.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well, not sure that some opinions can't be harsh, but I do totally agree that this is all about personal preference. :thumbsup: I like seeing Joe perform LITFL, but Desperado - not so much. I just don't think the song suits his style or voice like it does Don's or Glenn's, or even Linda's, ... but that is totally my personal preference.

[AzEaglesFan]

Wow, did not know that Joe ever sang Desperado. Learn something new every day. Love the song no matter who sings it.

[shunlvswx]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Don not happy with Joe singing Desperado and Life In The Fast Lane around '89 or '90? Am I wrong or was that a rumor?

[Midnight Visitor]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Don not happy with Joe singing Desperado and Life In The Fast Lane around '89 or '90? Am I wrong or was that a rumor?

You are correct. There is an interview around that time in which Don explains that Joe had plenty of his own songs & that Don didn't want to hear him doing Eagles songs. I'm sure this is a direct reference to Desperado, a song that was written before Joe joined the group. Obviously Joe has some right to LitFL, as he's a co-writer. What a lot of people do NOT know is Joe started doing Desperado as a joke. I have a live performance from the 80's in which he sings a line or two from Desperado in a duck voice. I'm sure what Joe wasn't expecting was the audience went nuts for the first few notes before he started singing it duck like. There is a Joe appearance on Howard Stern in which Joe tells Howard that Henley doesn't want him doing Eagles songs. Stern says, "What song will you be doing today Joe?" Without missing a beat Joe says, "Desperado." Here's the video of the song. Unfortunately the opening dialog I just explained is missing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGNXAge0LhE

[Brooke]

Well, I'd not heard Joe doing Desperado before. It was actually pretty good! I would rather hear Henley or Frey do it, but it was ok.

What puzzles me is, why would he want to do it? It's not like he doesn't have plenty of his own songs that he could do and that people would probably rather hear. :shrug:

[Midnight Visitor]

Well, I'd not heard Joe doing Desperado before. It was actually pretty good! I would rather hear Henley or Frey do it, but it was ok.

What puzzles me is, why would he want to do it? It's not like he doesn't have plenty of his own songs that he could do and that people would probably rather hear. :shrug:

This is one of those mysteries of life, like, why do men have nipples?!?

[Funk 50]

Well, I'd not heard Joe doing Desperado before. It was actually pretty good! I would rather hear Henley or Frey do it, but it was ok.

What puzzles me is, why would he want to do it? It's not like he doesn't have plenty of his own songs that he could do and that people would probably rather hear.



Joe's cover of Desperado isn't really to do with it being an Eagles song.

I think Joe found a connection with the song in his drunk days. He performs a slightly altered arrangement with different lyrics to make it more personal.

Joe opened the second set' of the original Ringo And The All Starr's Tour (1989) with a solo version of Desperado and he also performed it on his MTV Unplugged show, although it wasn't broadcast.

Henley was promoting his, The End Of The Innocence album in 1989 and was, apparently unhappy that Joe was performing Desperado and Life In The Fast Lane with Ringo's band.

During the second All Starr's Tour (1992), Joe stuck to, In The City and Rocky Mountain Way (initially Look At Us Now) and the occasional solo acoustic track, which just happened to be Desperado when they recorded their live album.

I can't remember the last time Joe performed Desperado but once I realised he was going to perform a song in New Zealand, to celebrate his epiphany, I knew it would be Desperado, even without the Piano. It's his, depths of despair song.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

An article about the history of audio in venues. It's an interesting read, and does briefly mention Joe.

http://www.avnetwork.com/features/0014/a-history-of-pro-audio-through-the-venues-that-helped-build-the-industry/94750

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Joe get a mention in a story about Bill Withers. Apparently they're good friends.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/10-things-we-learned-spending-two-days-with-bill-withers-20150327?page=2

[Midnight Visitor]

Joe get a mention in a story about Bill Withers. Apparently they're good friends.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/10-things-we-learned-spending-two-days-with-bill-withers-20150327?page=2

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BE3hueYCUAAgg3u.jpg

[WalshFan88]

Henley didn't want Joe doing Eagles songs because they weren't up to his standard, much like him not wanting Felder to sing any more songs (ie: VOL) after Visions. He hated Joe doing Desperado TTBOMK.

I love ya Don, but I have 0 problems with either Joe or Felder singing Eagles songs. Truth be told, I think they are as good vocally in their own style. Joe is more gravally in his voice, which might not work for smooth songs like Desperado (then again there is PMAIAR) - but I can say I love Joe's vocals on LITFL as much as Henley's. I think every Eagles member to date has been a great singer and can compare favorably to one another. They are a singing band that happens to have a strong guitar band strength. I think all of their vocals are equally good in terms of talent and technique, it's just what style and sound you prefer.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

One of our Facebook followers, Odette, posted this on our page. Ngati Whatua Orakeis photo from New Zealand.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/joe/Ngati%20Whatua%20Orakeis%20photo_zpsjoevznhf.jpg

[Funk 50]

Henley didn't want Joe doing Eagles songs because they weren't up to his standard, much like him not wanting Felder to sing any more songs (ie: VOL) after Visions. He hated Joe doing Desperado TTBOMK.

It does seem strange that Don questions Joe and Don singing his songs. He's performed lots of other people's songs himself. I think he's even performed Already Gone, which he neither wrote or sang lead.

I think Don has since changed his opinion, judging by his trombone version of Hotel California and his, MC Don version of Life In The Fast Lane.

Joe sang Rocky Mountain Way, Life In The Fast Lane, Life's Been Good and All Night Long with Kenny Chesney, a few nights ago.

I wonder why he's not sang All Night Long with the Eagles since 1981?


Thanks for posting the Walsh links, VAisForEagleLovers:thumbsup:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Joe sang Rocky Mountain Way, Life In The Fast Lane, Life's Been Good and All Night Long with Kenny Chesney, a few nights ago.



F50, there's a whole thread devoted to this with pictures, links to articles, and links to videos if you're interested.

[Freypower]

Henley didn't want Joe doing Eagles songs because they weren't up to his standard, much like him not wanting Felder to sing any more songs (ie: VOL) after Visions. He hated Joe doing Desperado TTBOMK.

I love ya Don, but I have 0 problems with either Joe or Felder singing Eagles songs. Truth be told, I think they are as good vocally in their own style. Joe is more gravally in his voice, which might not work for smooth songs like Desperado (then again there is PMAIAR) - but I can say I love Joe's vocals on LITFL as much as Henley's. I think every Eagles member to date has been a great singer and can compare favorably to one another. They are a singing band that happens to have a strong guitar band strength. I think all of their vocals are equally good in terms of talent and technique, it's just what style and sound you prefer.

Sorry, but you are being far too generous to Felder in implying he is as good a singer as Frey and/or Henley. I will leave it at that.

[sodascouts]

One of our Facebook followers, Odette, posted this on our page. Ngati Whatua Orakeis photo from New Zealand.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/joe/Ngati%20Whatua%20Orakeis%20photo_zpsjoevznhf.jpg
Love this photo!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

A short blurb from Ringo about Joe in the studio...

http://classicrock.teamrock.com/news/2015-04-03/ringo-starr-how-to-control-joe-walsh-in-studio?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+classicrock%2Fmain+%28Classic +Rock%29

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Some nice words about Joe from Ringo:

http://www.kshe95.com/news/real-rock-news/ringo-starr-happy-be-playing-sober-joe-walsh

[Brooke]

Nice article, y'know! :lol: Thanks VA!

Fabulous picture of the two couples!

[Funk 50]

Joe has filmed a contribution to a future Clarence Clemons documentary. They both starred in Ringo's first All Starr Band in 1989.

http://www.backstreets.com/news.html

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Thanks, F50!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

This video is Joe's full visit to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. 24+ minutes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFzFt-IFMvY

[VAisForEagleLovers]

A review of the Musicares DVD Tribute To Paul McCartney that was released last month. Joe performs on it.

http://insidepulse.com/2015/04/10/blu-ray-review-a-musicares-tribute-to-paul-mccartney/

[Funk 50]

Thanks for those VAis4EL (pardon the abbreviation),

UDiscover have a short feature on Joe's 1975 Live album You Can't Argue With A Sick Mind.
http://www.udiscovermusic.com/joe-walsh-rocks-out-in-san-francisco

YCAWASM is one of the last Walsh albums I bought. Only six tracks, none of which were unfamiliar to me and, by careful forensic investigation at a major record store, I knew, the album sleeve(s) didn't have much track information on them. Nice photos though.

Believe it or not, although I loved Joe's music, at the time, I really didn't know if he could cut it live. It was a wonderful treat when i finally purchased it.


Joe's fabulous YCAWASM Band;

Joe Walsh - Guitar & Vocals
Don Felder (Eagles)- 2nd Guitar
Andy Newmark (Top Notch Session Guy) - Drums
Joe Vitale (Barnstorm) - Drums, Timpani, Flute, Synthesizer
Willie Weeks (Top Notch Session Guy) - Bass
Jay Ferguson (Spirit & Jo Jo Gunne) - Piano
David Mason (Not Traffic) - Organ
Rocky Dzidzornu (Top Notch Session Guy) - Percussion
(Rocky laid down the groove on the Rolling Stones' Sympathy For The Devil)

Don Henley, Glenn Frey & Don Felder (Eagles) harmony vocals (they also play acoustic guitars on the video but there appears to be only one acoustic on the record (Joe's I guess))

Help Me Through The Night was the only acoustic track and the only track to have backing vocals.

It's almost compulsory now but it was quite exceptional to have such a big live band back in the mid 70s.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

F50, feel free to abbreviate! Most around here abbreviate it to VA.

Thanks for the link!

[Midnight Visitor]

And here is Joe & friends recording his live album:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWVmGrQD36M

[Funk 50]

And here is Joe & friends recording his live album:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWVmGrQD36M


I've been doing a little research.

I can't remember where but I read, somewhere, that Joe's short instrumental intro to Turn To Stone was a cover of a Roy Buchanan tune titled Miles From Earth.
It was suggested that Joe had heard Roy's cover of Turn To Stone and had then adopted the track that preceded it on Roy's album (The Opening / Miles From Earth) as the introduction.


This sounded very unlikely to me, especially as the same tune turns up, several years later, on Joe's, 1992 album. Songs For A Dying Planet, credited to Joe, as part of the album's centrepiece, Decades.


Well there's no doubt that it's the same tune;
http://www.yourepeat.com/watch/?v=pUD3H_ymlGE


The Roy Buchanan album, that features The Opening / Miles From Earth and Turn To Stone, (You're Not Alone) dates from 1978. A couple of years after You Can't Argue With A Sick Mind.

The rhythm section on You're Not Alone is Andy Newmark and Willie Weeks (same as You Can't Argue With A Sick Mind)

The writer of The Opening / Miles From Earth is credited as the album's producer/keyboard player, Jean Roussel.



Roy Buchanan - “You're Not Alone”
Label: Polydor - 2391 357
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: Germany
Released: 1978
Genre: Blues Rock, Electric Blues

TRACKLIST :
SIDE-A

A1.… The Opening… Miles From Earth
… Written by - Jean Roussel

A2.… Turn To Stone
… Written by - Joe Walsh, Terry Trebandt

http://www.mudah.my/Roy+Buchanan+You+re+Not+Alone+2nd+LP+BLUES+LP-25137496.htm


I reckon that's pretty strong evidence that Joe's had one of his songs nicked by a guy with a french name!


Thanks for the link MV :thumbsup:

[Midnight Visitor]

Excellent detective work Funk 50. I noticed long ago that the opening Joe plays on that performance is different then all the rest. I had no idea it had a name. I didn't even know that Roy Buchanan covered Turn to Stone!! Great post! Thanks.

[Roey]

FYI.... Joe on Palladia now for another 15 minutes

[Funk 50]

Excellent detective work Funk 50. I noticed long ago that the opening Joe plays on that performance is different then all the rest. I had no idea it had a name. I didn't even know that Roy Buchanan covered Turn to Stone!! Great post! Thanks.

I bet Joe didn't know it had a name either!



Great news but not.

Joe's got a new live, compilation CD coming out. More from his drunk years.
I've probably got most of this stuff already but it's definitely my least favourite Walsh era. It unfortunately seems to be his most documented live.


Joe Walsh - Live Across The Airwaves

http://www.clear-spot.nl/item/414809/walsh_joe_live_across_the_airwaves.html


TRACKS:
01. Indian Summer
02. Ashes The Rain And I / Meadows
03. Walk Away
04. Welcome To The Club
05. Over And Over
06. Two Sides To Every Story
07. Ordinary Average Guy
08. Life's Been Good
09. Funk #49
10. Rocky Mountain Way
11. The Confessor

I'm guessing tracks 1 & 2 are solo acoustic

[VAisForEagleLovers]

This is a Netherlands website, and I'm not sure the release is an official one sanctioned by Joe. I'm thinking if it were, it would be in media here in the States and on his website. I guess we'll see in the coming days!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

A small mention of Joe where he bought some drums for Ringo.

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/drumstruck-lets-you-beat-your-own-rhythms-20150413-1mhon2.html

[Midnight Visitor]

I do believe this is a bootleg label. I too probably have all of these recordings. It's too bad that more stuff from the '70's isn't released. I do have a few good recordings from so long ago.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Jeff Lynne is getting his own Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, and Joe will be attending the ceremony...

http://hub.contactmusic.com/jeff-lynne/news/elo-star-jeff-lynne-to-unveil-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star_4676529

[Funk 50]

Joe was at a big media do in Cleveland last night;


http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/paul-mccartney-ringo-starr-and-joe-walsh-perform-onstage-news-photo/470308848

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/04/ringo_starr_and_joe_walsh_talk.html

https://instagram.com/p/1pd5bqLxWj/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdnGag31Oow



Thanks to the media providers :)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

And thanks to you for the links, F50! :thumbsup:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Some pics of Joe and Jeff Lynne on Jeff's big day on The Hollywood Walk of Fame.

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/musician-joe-walsh-attends-a-ceremony-honoring-jeff-lynne-news-photo/470871556

[Funk 50]

More Joe:

http://www.jambands.com/news/2015/04/23/roger-daltrey-joe-walsh-and-joan-jett-added-to-eddie-vedder-pete-townshend-tribute-to-the-who

[sad-cafe]

I recently started recording Live from Daryl's House and this weekend watched the one with Joe. Pretty good

[Funk 50]

Joe's featured here and there in this montage of Ringo's rehearsals for his RnR HoF performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRxpCW87xl4

During the actual show Joe had major guitar problems during I Wanna Be Your Man. Ever the trooper, Ringo did a comical dance to cover him. It's going to be interesting to see how it turns out when the show is broadcast at the end of May. :thumbsup:

[sodascouts]

Nice bit of improv! lol

sad-cafe: I have that episode on my DVR. Love it!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for that link, F50. Very fun to watch!

[Topkat]

Last night my boyfriend was telling me he was watching an old rerun of the Drew Carey Show & guess who was making a guest appearance??? None other than Joe Walsh!! The storyline was that he was forming a band & Joe was in it. Does anyone recall seeing this ??? or I wonder if there is any clip on Youtube. He said they gave Joe some funny lines. Wished I would have seen it! :hilarious:
Has anyone seen this?

[Funk 50]

It's very funny Topkat :grin:;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvU926by0Lg

...and Joe delivers the punchline :thumbsup:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yep - I love that whole scene! Thanks for finding the clip, F50.

[sad-cafe]

Nice bit of improv! lol

sad-cafe: I have that episode on my DVR. Love it!

I still have it on our DVR

[Funk 50]

I expect Joe is rehearsing for the Teen Cancer America - Celebration of The Who show (Rosemont Theatre Chicago on the 14th May).
I don't know if this is related to that show but Grizzly Bear singer Edward Droste has been jamming with Joe.


Just got to sing alongside both my dear @thevandykeparks but also Joe Walsh from the Eagles ☺️😳☺️🎉 (such a great experience! )
https://twitter.com/edwarddroste

The Who show looks a good-un. Joe's often spoken highly of jamming with Townshend over the decades. It'll be a rare treat to see them playing on stage together.

An Evening Celebrating The Who with Pete Townshend, Eddie Vedder & Friends.


Townshend and Vedder will be accompanied by Zak Starkey (drums), Simon Townshend (guitar), Pino Palladino (bass), John Corey (keyboards), Loren Gold (keyboards) and Frank Simes (keyboards).

The evening will be hosted by Roger Daltrey.
Special guests recently added to the lineup include Joe Walsh and Joan Jett.
http://www.rosemont.com/theatre/events/an-evening-celebrating-the-who-with-pete-townshend-eddie-vedder/

[sodascouts]

That sounds like a fun night!

[Houston Baby]

Wow, wish I could be there that night!

[Funk 50]

So, which The Who track would you want Joe to play?

Kudos to Brett Buchanan for laying it all out, pics, vids & detailed set list, on this Alternative Nation page:

http://www.alternativenation.net/setlist-videos-eddie-vedders-the-who/


Brilliant..... sometimes the internet is just fabulous!


... here's a review worth checkin' out:

http://www.kshe95.com/news/real-rock-news/pete-townshend-eddie-vedder-joe-walsh-rick-nielsen-and-joan-jett-rock-chicago

[VAisForEagleLovers]

In The City made this authors top ten list of music moments in movies.

http://www.calgarysun.com/2015/05/22/theres-nothing-like-a-great-song-added-to-a-great-movie-heres-our-top-ten-favourite-music-moments-in-film

[Funk 50]

Thanks VAisForEagleLovers :thumbsup:

Not bad for a track that Glenn and Don described as an obscurity from a soundtrack album.

I never got Elton's Tiny Dancer until I checked out the scene from Almost Famous.

I was inspired to learn how to play guitar after seeing Le Jeux Interdit on TV as a kid, several years before I could afford a guitar or discovered Joe and rock music.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for the info about the Teen Cancer Benefit, F50.

And I'm a little surprised that In the City came in as #2 on that list of movie songs, but glad, nonetheless. But, I would agree with the choice of Tiny Dancer from Almost Famous - I absolutely love that scene!

[Funk 50]

Here's a rarity. It's not as detailed as I'd like but it's a review, by Doug Collette, of a live Barnstorm show from 1973, sharing the bill with Stephen Still's Manassas.

http://www.glidemagazine.com/136473/joe-walsh-barnstorm-stole-stephen-stills-thunder-1973/

"they didn’t get much credit for their groundbreaking foray, in large part because Walsh didn’t persevere in this direction"

It didn't turn out too bad but I wish Joe had persevered with Barnstorm for a couple more albums. I love the "thundering crescendos" reference and "It was startling to hear — not just because of how loud it was, but how delicately these men played."

I'm still looking forward to the Barnstorm reunion. :)

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Thanks, F50!

[sodascouts]

Thanks - interesting! I have to say I'm glad Joe changed directions, though.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Joe will be joining Roger Daltrey and others to do benefit concerts for kids for cancer.

http://pagesix.com/2015/06/01/roger-daltrey-aims-to-help-kids-with-cancer/

[sodascouts]

What a wonderful cause to support. I don't see a date for the concert - did I miss it?

[Freypower]

It was last month.

https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5711

[VAisForEagleLovers]

It was last month.

https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5711

I thought the article said it would be a series of concerts based on the one they did last month?


He and his bandmate Pete Townshend have recruited stars including Eddie Vedder, Joan Jett, Elvis Costello, Joe Walsh and The Band Perry to help with fundraising concerts.

[Midnight Visitor]

I thought the article said it would be a series of concerts based on the one they did last month?

You're correct. The article was clearly dated June 1st, 2015. I take it to mean there will be more concerts using the same or similar artists featured on the May 14, 2015 in Rosemont, Illinois. I posted videos from the show in Joe's video section.

[Midnight Visitor]

The awesomeness that's happening in Kent!! Joe mural going up at the Water Street Tavern in Kent. There's a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/JoeWalshMural/timeline) for this happening!

Work in progress:

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11351238_1617202191858992_1378175927693390123_n.jp g?oh=de8417a8bb417f40e883d3984e17047f&oe=56043A46

[Brooke]

Wow! That's cool! :thumbsup:

[Funk 50]

Wow! That's cool! :thumbsup:

I'll second that!

Thanks for the link, MV

https://www.facebook.com/JoeWalshMural?sk=photos

[sodascouts]

Wow! Love it!

[Funk 50]

We don't get traffic cones like that, here in the UK, most impressive :razz:

I wonder why the mural is being erected now. It seems a little random. 'tis great tho :thumbsup:

[Midnight Visitor]

We don't get traffic cones like that, here in the UK, most impressive :razz:

I wonder why the mural is being erected now. It seems a little random. 'tis great tho :thumbsup:

I imagine they just got funding or the town finally approved this. That's pretty much how things work in the USA!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Apparently Joe attended at least one U2 concert the end of last week.

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/revealed-the-definitive-whos-who-for-u2-31280010.html

[Funk 50]

Joe seems to be long time pals with everyone!

A week or two ago, the great Gamma Goochie, Walsh blog posted some brilliant shots of Barnstorm.
http://gammagouchie.tumblr.com/post/119728105531/gammagouchie-never-before-seen-exclusive

I notice that a couple of photographs have drummer, Joe Vitale on vocals.
Vitale sang Bookends and Days Gone By on The Smoker You Drink The Player You Get album but none of the Barnstorm set lists, that I've seen (not many to be honest), have those tracks included in them.

I wonder what song(s) they're performing.

[AlreadyGone95]

I so want to see that mural when it's completed. :D :)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Joe seems to be long time pals with everyone!

Ain't it the truth!


A week or two ago, the great Gamma Goochie, Walsh blog posted some brilliant shots of Barnstorm.
http://gammagouchie.tumblr.com/post/119728105531/gammagouchie-never-before-seen-exclusive

I notice that a couple of photographs have drummer, Joe Vitale on vocals.
Vitale sang Bookends and Days Gone By on The Smoker You Drink The Player You Get album but none of the Barnstorm set lists, that I've seen (not many to be honest), have those tracks included in them.

I wonder what song(s) they're performing.

I have no idea what they're performing, but they sure are hot! :twisted: Thanks for that link, F50.

[sodascouts]

Love those photos!

Get around, get around, Joe gets around. ;)

[Midnight Visitor]

Joe seems to be long time pals with everyone!

A week or two ago, the great Gamma Goochie, Walsh blog posted some brilliant shots of Barnstorm.
http://gammagouchie.tumblr.com/post/119728105531/gammagouchie-never-before-seen-exclusive

I notice that a couple of photographs have drummer, Joe Vitale on vocals.
Vitale sang Bookends and Days Gone By on The Smoker You Drink The Player You Get album but none of the Barnstorm set lists, that I've seen (not many to be honest), have those tracks included in them.

I wonder what song(s) they're performing.

I always guess Turn to Stone. That way I must occasionally be correct. The blog is mine and I'm happy you enjoy the photos. I was lucky enough to purchase the rights and the negatives from the photographer.

[Funk 50]

Well thanks a lot MV.

I was very pleased to find a Walsh site labelled Gamma Goochie, I thought I was on my own in loving that cover. Midnight Visitor is one of my favourites too.

In Vitale's book, Backstage Pass, he says, Joe(W) let him sing some songs from his solo album Plantation Harbor during Walsh's There Goes The Neighborhood Tour in 1981. I've not heard or seen any set lists that include Vitale solo songs so I suppose it is possible, maybe even likely, that Barnstorm performed some of Vitale's songs but thus far, I've found no documentary evidence.

I've heard a few Barnstorm versions of Turn To Stone but I don't recall Vitale doing any vocals on it.

[Midnight Visitor]

Well thanks a lot MV.

I was very pleased to find a Walsh site labelled Gamma Goochie, I thought I was on my own in loving that cover. Midnight Visitor is one of my favourites too.

In Vitale's book, Backstage Pass, he says, Joe(W) let him sing some songs from his solo album Plantation Harbor during Walsh's There Goes The Neighborhood Tour in 1981. I've not heard or seen any set lists that include Vitale solo songs so I suppose it is possible, maybe even likely, that Barnstorm performed some of Vitale's songs but thus far, I've found no documentary evidence.

I've heard a few Barnstorm versions of Turn To Stone but I don't recall Vitale doing any vocals on it.

I don't believe Joe V. has ever done a lead vocal while touring w/Walsh. I could be wrong but I see zero evidence of it. Obviously we know Joe V. toured w/his own group because it's discussed in his book. I don't recall Joe V. mentioning anything about singing lead in w/Walsh in his book. In fact Plantation Harbor was released after the 1981 tour!

[Funk 50]

I don't believe Joe V. has ever done a lead vocal while touring w/Walsh. I could be wrong but I see zero evidence of it.

...er, there's these Barnstorm photos where it's quite clear that Vitale is on mic but Walsh is not.

The quote from Backstage Pass is on page 204;

Joe Walsh decided to do a second leg of the Neighborhood Tour, and generously allowed me to play a couple of the songs from my album each night

That's enough evidence for me but I'll be looking out for more.

[Midnight Visitor]

...er, there's these Barnstorm photos where it's quite clear that Vitale is on mic but Walsh is not.

The quote from Backstage Pass is on page 204;

Joe Walsh decided to do a second leg of the Neighborhood Tour, and generously allowed me to play a couple of the songs from my album each night

That's enough evidence for me but I'll be looking out for more.

Yes, but I'm pretty sure those are still back-up vocals in the photos from Barnstorm. I have quite a few old Barnstorm shows and none of them feature Joe V. on lead vocals. However Walsh did allow him to introduce various songs. The live version of Pavane comes to mind. I have a great version where Joe V. is basically telling the audience to shut up and listen.

It's too bad that no one kept good records for Walsh's live shows. I used to collect Pink Floyd and I swear I could look up a set list for damn near every show they ever did. I guess when I read that passage in Joe V.'s book I assumed he did some sort of opening spot but who knows!?!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Joe will be on the 200th show of Ham Nation tonight at 9pm ET. He was on the first show, so it will be nice to have him back for a milestone event.

http://www.eham.net/articles/34759

[Funk 50]

I really enjoyed Ham Nation's 200th show.

http://twit.tv/show/ham-nation/200

Finally got to hear the complete version of Joe's theme tune. :partytime:

Great to hear Joe chatting with a close pal, even though the techno stuff was flying over my head most of the time.

If you don't want to listen to the whole episode, Bob and Joe's main conversation starts about 54 minutes in.

Joe tells us about the Mural on the side of the Water Street Tavern, in Kent Ohio and how he became a ham after moving from rural Ohio to a 3rd floor apartment block in New York when he was about 12. He shows us a photo of himself at his rig age 12. He also offered to return to Ham Nation to discuss the Talk Box and modulation.

Joe's going to be in Nashville for a few days next week.

[Midnight Visitor]

I really enjoyed Ham Nation's 200th show.

http://twit.tv/show/ham-nation/200

Finally got to hear the complete version of Joe's theme tune. :partytime:

Great to hear Joe chatting with a close pal, even though the techno stuff was flying over my head most of the time.

If you don't want to listen to the whole episode, Bob and Joe's main conversation starts about 54 minutes in.

Joe tells us about the Mural on the side of the Water Street Tavern, in Kent Ohio and how he became a ham after moving from rural Ohio to a 3rd floor apartment block in New York when he was about 12. He shows us a photo of himself at his rig age 12. He also offered to return to Ham Nation to discuss the Talk Box and modulation.

Joe's going to be in Nashville for a few days next week.

Yes! I was thrilled to learn that he knew about the mural! I always watch when Joe is on. It's just Joe being himself. No make-up, no fancy nothing!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

A new article about an old 'almost news' moment from TRS. When David Gilmour and Pete Townshend briefly had a supergroup and considered inviting Joe into it.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/flashback-pete-townshend-and-david-gilmour-form-short-lived-supergroup-20150616

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Very interesting! I had never heard about this before! Adding Joe would have certainly made it a legitimate 'super group'.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

ICYMI from the photo thread, Joe made a surprise appearance at the Stone concert last night in Nashville. Brad Paisley opened for them, and Joe came out and sang LGB with him.

http://wkrn.com/2015/06/17/rolling-stones-bring-stadium-tour-to-nashville/

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Joe gets a small quote in this article about Ringo, and the biography coming out on him, "Ringo - A Little Help"

http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/books/article/Beatles-drummer-gets-his-due-in-Ringo-6352205.php

[Funk 50]

Joe will once again be joining Ringo for his birthday "Peace And Love" noon celebration at the Capitol Records in LA on July 7th.

"The celebration is open to the public"

http://www.933thedrive.com/new-details-announced-about-ringo-starrs-75th-birthday-gathering-in-l-a-this-tuesday/

http://www.ringostarr.com

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Thank you, F50!

[Brooke]

OMG, is he 75? Unbelievable! :shock:

[AlreadyGone95]

Wow, that's cool. That's a nice list of people to have at your (75th) birthday party! I'll try to remember to flash the peace sign myself.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Joe at Ringo's birthday bash...

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ringo-starr-celebrates-75th-birthday-with-peace-and-love/

[VAisForEagleLovers]

More pictures...

http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/musician-joe-walsh-attends-ringo-starrs-birthday-fan-news-photo/479838172

[Brooke]

Joe's looking great as usual!

[Midnight Visitor]

Here's my favorite shot of the day:

http://36.media.tumblr.com/8790c4bb5f17a2dd08967f7002d3c9d7/tumblr_nr55of6lwx1t11t9ho1_1280.jpg

[AlreadyGone95]

That had to be one fun party! Love the Getty Inages photos!

[Midnight Visitor]

Home of the day! Once owned by Joe. It is a beauty! http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-joe-walsh-beverly-hills-20150715-story.html

[Brooke]

Wow! Beautiful! I could handle living in a home like that! :dream:

[Funk 50]

Joe's mural has been unveiled.

This kind of stuff is usually done for people who are no longer with us so it's an incredible honour for Joe.

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/07/14/mural-of-guitarist-joe-walsh-unveiled-in-downtown-kent

[AlreadyGone95]

Wow, that mural is beyond cool looking!

As for that house, :jealous:. It looks like a great house to live in.

[cynd1231]

Details! Details! Am I the only one who noticed? In the picture Midnight Visitor posted I notice Marjorie's hair is blond and shoulder length but in one of the Getty photos (a close-up of she and Joe) its short and dark. What I find interesting is that the clothes appear to be the same in both photos and they all say they're from the same event, lol! Inquiring minds want to know!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And did you get a load of the BLING that girl is wearing? Joe is a VERY generous hubby indeed!

[Brooke]

Good catch Cynd! I see what you mean. Maybe the blond in MV's photo is not Marjorie, but it sure looks like her. :shrug:

[cynd1231]

Brooke, if you scroll thru the Getty link you'll see Marjorie and Barbara together in the background in a couple of them and Marjorie is definitely blond! And how about that rock she's sporting??? Va-va-VOOM! And I'm not even that fond of white diamonds, lol!

[Funk 50]

Being a Joe Walsh fan has become just a constant stream of good news stories.

Here's yet another;

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/why-wendy-anderson-loves-joe-walsh-120188.html

[Brooke]

Brooke, if you scroll thru the Getty link you'll see Marjorie and Barbara together in the background in a couple of them and Marjorie is definitely blond! And how about that rock she's sporting??? Va-va-VOOM! And I'm not even that fond of white diamonds, lol!

Looking through the pics again, the ones of her with the short dark hair are from last year on Ringo's birthday. I think!

[Midnight Visitor]

Marjorie currently has longish blond hair.

[Funk 50]

Being a Joe Walsh fan has become just a constant stream of good news stories.

Here's yet another;

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/why-wendy-anderson-loves-joe-walsh-120188.html


And still it comes...

This is Paul McCartney's bite-sized highlights of Ringo's Hall Of Fame Induction.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1PQYQvj4aU

I really dig Joe performing his grandfather's party piece :grin:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

This is not from the Press or a Blog, but the receptionist at my dentist's office said she met Joe at a guitar store in Nashville, and that he was the "sweetest, nicest guy". Obviously, I need to get to Nashville more...

[Houston Baby]

And hang around guitar stores VA!

[shunlvswx]

A friend of mines who is an excellent guitar player himself posted this link on his facebook page just now.

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22846-analog-man-a-joe-walsh-primer

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks shun. I enjoyed that even if I was totally lost on all the techy talk. :thumbsup:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

An article about the James Gang being ahead of their time.

http://bravewords.com/news/joe-walsh-i-think-maybe-the-james-gang-could-possibly-have-been-one-of-the-first-heavy-metal-groups

[cynd1231]

A video clip from Ringo's birthday...

http://www.whio.com/s/entertainment/music/the-eagles/

[Funk 50]

I'm delighted to see the over priced re-release of Joe's 1974 album So What, that features the other Eagles, quite a bit (Don, Glenn, Randy & JD but not Bernie), is number 5 in this weeks Amazon chart; New Releases by Veteran Artist.

http://www.vintagevinylnews.com/2015/07/joe-satriani-roger-waters-lynyrd.html.


1: Joe Satriani - Shockwave Supernova
2: Roger Waters - Amused To Death (CD/Blu-Ray)
3: Lynyrd Skynyrd - One More For The Fans
4: Warren Haynes & Railroad Earth - Ashes & Dust (2 CD Deluxe Edition)
5: Joe Walsh - So What (Hybrid SACD-DSD)


Granted, it's not the most high profile chart around but it's still a decent achievement... and a great record.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/So_What_(Joe_Walsh_album) :thumbsup:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thank for the links everyone. I love that article about the James Gang and agree that they may have been one of the heavy metal pioneers.

And that's terrific that the re-release of So What is doing so well.

cynd - That iink you posted just takes you to an Eagles page. I did find the video you were referring to by scrolling to the bottom left. It's titled something like 'Ringo celebrates his 75th birthday by calling for peace and love'.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Joe and Marjorie were out to dinner with Paul and Ringo at Craig's on Melrose, which I believe is the same restaurant Glenn went to a couple of months ago (in the Bentley). It's a happening place!

http://www.kshe95.com/news/real-rock-news/paul-ringo-spotted-having-dinner-joe-walsh

[Funk 50]

I don't know who Al Schmitt is but he's now got a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Joe spoke during the Ceremony,


Recording Artist Joe Walsh speaks as Al Schmitt is honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, United States.


http://www.gettyimages.in/detail/video/joe-walsh-at-hollywood-walk-of-fame-on-august-13-2015-in-news-footage/484202594

[AlreadyGone95]

Got this earlier today in a Google alert. Joe will be a preformer at "UNITE to Face Addiction", a rally for those suffering from addiction. The event is scheduled for Oct. 4th, at the National Mall in. Washington DC, and is free to the public.
http://patch.com/district-columbia/georgetown/unite-face-addiction-rally-take-place-oct-4-national-mall-washington--0

[sodascouts]

Thanks for finding these news bits. I think I'll start a thread for the UNITE show in the "On the Road" forum.

[Funk 50]

Here's a tremendous eulogy to Joe's, wonderfully laid back, piano blues track, Dreams, from The Smoker You Drink The Player You Get
I was lucky enough to discover Dreams during an endless summer in my youth. It's so evocative, I'm that kid again almost every time I hear it.

https://magicmenagerie.wordpress.com/2015/08/18/my-pop-life-110-dreams-joe-walsh/

[NightMistBlue]

It's very well written. I wondered at first why he used the word eulogy though, which is funereal, but of course he's writing mostly of things gone by.

I had to wince a bit when he described seeing the Eagles at Wembley in '76 as if it was a necessary evil to seeing Joe. I mean really. Some people don't know they had it so good.

[sodascouts]

I noticed that too, NMB. Odd word choice, but still a nice article.

[Funk 50]

This was a delight to read first thing in the morning. Joe's writing a memoir.... plus more about his up-coming tour.


http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6678584/the-eagles-joe-walsh-new-memoir-touring-music-interview?utm_source=twitter

I'll definitely be buying the book. I look forward to seeing the movie. :wink:

[AlreadyGone95]

I can't wait to read that book!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for finding that, F50. Can't wait to hear more and give this topic a thread of its own. Like I said in another thread, I hope all the guys write books so we can compare all their different recollections of certain events. Wow - that would be quite an arduous undertaking, but I think we Borderers will be up to the challenge! :thumbsup:

[cynd1231]

Exciting news from Joe's camp. AND the bonus of the last two paragraphs of the article:

"Walsh is also celebrating 40 years with the Eagles this year, a time he said has flow by for him. The group recently came off the road from the latest leg of its History of the Eagles tour and he said that after two years of taking the show around the world, it's time for the band to do something different.

"We've played about everywhere with it and the decision is whether to just keep doing it and we wanted to take a break and get away from it," Walsh said. "We don't want to just play the hits. We have to reinvent a new set and a new show and we've got to take some time off before we start doing that."

Those words surely give a lot of us reason to hope! :pray:

[Funk 50]

Thanks for finding that, F50. Can't wait to hear more and give this topic a thread of its own. :thumbsup:

Thanks, Ive always been a dreamer, after seeing how the music press have reacted to this story, I think it already deserves it's own topic. Not many hotel wreckers have the discipline and where-with-all to write a book.

Now Joe has publicised that he's writing a memoir, I think he'll be inundated with stories. Most of the Walsh stories and anecdotes I've heard have come from associates.

[NightMistBlue]

Have ya'll seen this video "Who shops at Norm's?" - Joe Walsh turns up around 1:54 and Timothy a wee bit later (they're not together)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmmLOSqETUM

Joe's voice is so recognizable, he must have to keep really quiet when he's out in public. I imagine people's heads just whip around when they hear that nasal drawl.

[shunlvswx]

Also one of the musicians is wearing a James Gang tshirt.

[AlreadyGone95]

Also one of the musicians is wearing a James Gang tshirt.

That would be Taylor Hawkins( drummer for Foo Fighters).

Nice find NMB! Lots of cool musicians in that video! :)

[AlreadyGone95]

Got this in a google alert. Joe Vitale talking about working with Joe Walsh.

http://m.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/09/12/drummer-joe-vitale-reflects-on-collaborating-with-classic-rockers-joe-walsh

[Funk 50]

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/09/12/drummer-joe-vitale-reflects-on-collaborating-with-classic-rockers-joe-walsh

It's a wonderful read AG95. Joe confirms, early Barnstorm classic, Mother Says in the set list. You can't beat some crash cymbals and timpani to add some drama to a gig!

After playing the same dozen or so songs, with a few sundries thrown in, since the early 70s, it's a real thrill to see Joe working on a new eclectic track list. Not to mention, promise of a new album and the ultimate promised land, the possibility of some solo UK showsin 2016.

I got to see Joe live, in the early 1990s, when he was at his lowest ebb. Since then his rise and rise and rise has been a wonderful journey. His upcoming tour, starting in acouple of days, looks like being, yet a new high point. I can't wait to hear all about it. :razz:

[Funk 50]

Here's a pic from Gannin Arnold:Last day of rehearsal! Joe Walsh tour 2015

http://www.online-instagram.com/media/1072222701863240406_1986992751

plus some random notes that have been thrown together as a promo piece;

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/09/13/joe-walsh-tour-on-the-road-again/72147092/

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well it's exciting to hear about the two Joes collaborating again for sure!

[AlreadyGone95]

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/09/12/drummer-joe-vitale-reflects-on-collaborating-with-classic-rockers-joe-walsh

It's a wonderful read AG95. Joe confirms, early Barnstorm classic, Mother Says in the set list. You can't beat some crash cymbals and timpani to add some drama to a gig!

After playing the same dozen or so songs, with a few sundries thrown in, since the early 70s, it's a real thrill to see Joe working on a new eclectic track list. Not to mention, promise of a new album and the ultimate promised land, the possibility of some solo UK showsin 2016.

I got to see Joe live, in the early 1990s, when he was at his lowest ebb. Since then his rise and rise and rise has been a wonderful journey. His upcoming tour, starting in acouple of days, looks like being, yet a new high point. I can't wait to hear all about it. :razz:

Agreed, F50. I only had a chance to skim the article yesterday, so I couldn't post much about it, but I knew that it was a very good article. :)

[Funk 50]

Joe feature prominently on the forthcoming; Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Mix Vol. 1 (Music from the Animated Television Series) released on October 16.

The Track list is:

"Hooked on a Feeling" -- Blue Swede
"Funk No. 49" -- The James Gang
"Drift Away" -- Dobie Gray
"Walk Away" -- The James Gang
"Boys Are Back in Town" -- Thin Lizzy
"Shake Your Groove Thing" -- Peaches and Herb
"Funk Funk" -- Cameo
"Joy to the World" -- Three Dog Night
"Rocky Mountain Way" -- Joe Walsh
"So You Are a Star" -- Hudson Brothers
"Don't Stop Me Now" -- Queen

http://www.vintagevinylnews.com/2015/09/guardians-of-galaxy-gets-new-volume-of.html

[Funk 50]

More press promoting his, afaik nameless tour. Always, at least a little something interesting to read/hear. :grin:

http://clevelandmagazine.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/takin-it-easy-joe-walsh-kicks-off-solo.html

http://wtop.com/entertainment/2015/09/joe-walsh-dishes-on-the-eagles-ahead-of-dc-shows/ (written and audio)

[AlreadyGone95]

Well, that track listing will expose the youngsters who watch the show or read Marvel Comic books to 70s music for sure. And to Joe's as well, which are the best songs on there, minus Boys are Back in Town, imo. I can't believe that Shake Your Groove Thing is on there. :hilarious:

I'm loving this new articles. Always nice to start out the day with a smile and a few laughs. :)

[Funk 50]

I dunno. I sense a bit of deep rooted friction here. Seems that a former member of Joe's early band, The Measles (who's all up for a reunion, of course :wink:) turned up at Joe's, meet and greet. :partytime:


Blast from the past! Original banner from my first band The Measles, our bass player & Joe Shannon, the club owner that gave us our first break.


https://www.facebook.com/JoeWalshOfficial/photos/a.232521900140241.58772.219357404790024/934829503242807/?type=1&theater

I wonder why Joe didn't name the guy. He took centre stage nicely.

The Measles
Joe Walsh - Vocals, Guitar
Larry Lewis - Vocal, Guitar
Bobby Sepulveda - Vocals, Bass
Buddy Bennett - Drums

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for finding that, F50. I dunno - they look all smiles to me. I doubt if Joe meant any disrespect. Heck - maybe Joe couldn't remember how to spell his last name. :wink: :grin:

[AlreadyGone95]

The Measles... what a name for a band! :hilarious:.

I doubt that Joe meant any harm by not naming the guy. With all of the drinking he did, he might not have remembered him that well.

[Funk 50]

I'm looking forward to The Measles section of Joe's memoir. I expect BS will get a name check there.

The Measles band flyers would say "Come To ______________ And Catch The Measles!" :D

[Funk 50]

Joe just plugging his tour .... talks about Felder! and says "I Think Donald Trump is wonderful!"

http://www.wbig.com/onair/lisa-berigan-2057/listen-joe-walsh-interview-13966982

[Brooke]

One thing about Joe, he's cool! :wink: :lol:

[sodascouts]

Thanks for finding that!

[UndertheWire]

Nice interview. In the last few days both Joe and Henley when talking about the Eagles have said they get along and for both of them the band seems to be a priority. So unless Glenn and Timothy are silently fuming, it sounds like they're not done.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That was a terrific interview. I loved this quote regarding the comment that Felder complained about being portrayed negatively in the HotE documentary ...


Well, he was portrayed a little negatively, because that's the way he was. He may have regrets about that but, here's the deal - if you listen to any one of us, you get our experience of it all, and that's nice. But, if you listen to all of us, somewhere in there is the real truth.

That is so true and probably as well said as I've ever heard anyone express it. Joe is so well-grounded now that he is a real joy to listen to.

[Funk 50]

Joe's working on new material :smile: . Not surprising but good to know. ;-)

http://www.villagevoice.com/music/joe-walsh-wont-slow-down-you-know-what-im-not-done-7710862

[LuvTim]

Joe's working on new material :smile: . Not surprising but good to know. ;-)

http://www.villagevoice.com/music/joe-walsh-wont-slow-down-you-know-what-im-not-done-7710862


Thanks, F50. Awesome interview. Man, ya gotta love Joe. :smile:

[shunlvswx]

An article about Joe at his old high school. Its just soo weird that Don, Joe and Timothy (except Glenn since he's a year younger)graduated from high school 50 years ago. Its just soo weird.

I didn't know Joe had a brother.

http://www.njarts.net/pop-rock/joe-walsh-returns-to-his-high-school-in-montclair-for-a-rocking-benefit/

[Brooke]

shun, it happens quicker than you can even imagine, believe me! I had my 40th high school reunion last year! Say it ain't so! :shock:

[shunlvswx]

shun, it happens quicker than you can even imagine, believe me! I had my 40th high school reunion last year! Say it ain't so! :shock:

My 20th is coming up in 3 years.

[Funk 50]

An article about Joe at his old high school. Its just soo weird that Don, Joe and Timothy (except Glenn since he's a year younger)graduated from high school 50 years ago. Its just soo weird.

I didn't know Joe had a brother.

http://www.njarts.net/pop-rock/joe-walsh-returns-to-his-high-school-in-montclair-for-a-rocking-benefit/

I've heard about Joe's cousin, Ed. The similarities are apparently uncanny. It's almost as if Ed plays at being Joe, for fans.

This quote, from thegearpage.net is the sort of comment I've encountered.

Have any of you guys in the northeast Ohio area ever run into Ed Walsh, Joe's cousin? I met him at a vintage show a few years ago, he looks and plays just like Joe! Seriously!

[UndertheWire]

This link was posted on the fastlane facebook page. It's a writeup of Joe's address to his old high school and it's impressive. He puts a name to the philospher he talked about in HotE.

http://baristanet.com/2015/10/montclair-high-alum-and-rock-legend-joe-walsh-talks-to-students-about-addiction/

[AlreadyGone95]

Got this Boston Globe article in a Google alert. I love that Ringo "forced" him to tour. :lol:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2015/10/10/life-still-good-for-solo-joe-walsh/IRud4uWjNbHUkp10Z44FDN/story.html

[Funk 50]

This is something to look out for, or maybe even attend, for those around LA :smile:


"Let's Talk Music" Welcomes Joe Walsh

Monday November 30th 8:00pm : The Garage At LACM.

The ad is on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3RLIdG5y6s

The live stream will be here; http://www.lacm.edu/letstalkmusic/
"The event is open to the public by RSVP (space is limited)"

[Funk 50]

I'm not sure about the significance of this. Maybe Joe can now put out a Greatest Hits album with In The City and Pretty Maids All In A Row on it.


Songwriter and artist Joe Walsh has signed a global publishing deal with Spirit Music Group.

Walsh’s worldwide deal with Spirit encompasses his entire solo output, all of his work with The Eagles, and all of his new compositions.


http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/spirit-music-group-signs-joe-walsh/063191

[NightMistBlue]

This link was posted on the fastlane facebook page. It's a writeup of Joe's address to his old high school and it's impressive. He puts a name to the philospher he talked about in HotE.

http://baristanet.com/2015/10/montclair-high-alum-and-rock-legend-joe-walsh-talks-to-students-about-addiction/

That was interesting, thank you. I'm trying to imagine Joe playing the oboe and singing in a madrigal choir.

I like the Joseph Campbell quote, but it sure as hell isn't true for everyone - not me, anyway.

[Funk 50]

Joe did another college lecture gig at Berkeley recently.

There's a couple of Walsh trinkets within the article: "The White Album is, I think, the Bible.”


Guitarist Joe Walsh Brings His Mojo to Berklee
By Kimberly Ashton

https://www.berklee.edu/news/guitarist-joe-walsh?ss=203706

[Funk 50]

Joe's been hobnobbing this week;

http://kennyaronoff.com/i-performed-with-joe-walsh/
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/musician-walsh-wife-bach-arrive-lacma-art-film-photo-082507750.html
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sam-smith-is-a-no-838204

Joe's not an obvious substitute for Sam Smith. I can't think of anything they have in common. :razz:

[AlreadyGone95]

Not sure exactly what to make of this. Somebody used Joe's "life is like a finely crafted novel" quote in this article about religion/God. The author also mentions Joe's legacy and staying power with the Eagles, though Joe didn't play on the studio versions of 3 of the 4 songs mentioned!

http://www.semissourian.com/story/2248035.html

[Midnight Visitor]

Joe comes in at the 6:00 mark. Interviewed by Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols. Steve knows next to nothing about Joe but they are great together!! Learn new stuff about Joe. Totally worth the listen.

http://www.955klos.com/2015/11/13/nov-13-joe-walsh-stops-by-jonesys-jukebox/

[AlreadyGone95]

Joe to do a Q&A Nov. 30th at the LA College of Music.
http://thesoundla.com/2015/11/joe-walsh-to-do-special-qa-event-at-la-college-of-music/

"Occasional Eagles guitarist :lol:"

[sodascouts]

Thanks for the link, MV. You're great at finding treats!

AG - I'll have to check that out that stream at LACM.edu/LetsTalkMusic .

[Freypower]

Joe was at Jeff Lynne's ELO show in LA:

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/11/live-review-jeff-lynnes-elo-at-los-angeles-fonda-theatre-1124/

[AlreadyGone95]

Apparently, Joe was in Mumbai recently.
http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Ayaan-and-Amaan-Ali-Khans-music-session-with-Joe-Walsh/articleshow/50187992.cms

[NightMistBlue]

He was playing a sarod - interesting. https://i1.wp.com/www.binaswar.com/sarod.jpg?zoom=2

[sad-cafe]

saw some pictures of Joe at an award show this week.

he was smiling but you could see the sorrow in his eyes. He is so heartbroken

[AlreadyGone95]

saw some pictures of Joe at an award show this week.

he was smiling but you could see the sorrow in his eyes. He is so heartbroken


I saw those photos. You can tell that he was trying to put on a happy face, but it was hard.

[sad-cafe]

I saw those photos. You can tell that he was trying to put on a happy face, but it was hard.

yea

you could just tell his was so sad.

Usually when Joe smiles the whole aura around him lights up. Those pictures-his eyes were so sad

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I'll try to post some of those pictures of Joe when I get time. If anyone else has them, please feel free to post them if you get to them before I do.

And yeah - when I saw them the first thing that I thought of was 'Joe - your smile is a thin disguise'.

[shunlvswx]

It looks like Joe will be touring with Bad Company this summer. Too bad some of the dates are during the week. I Can't take off at this moment. With me not having any vacation time at this moment since I started a new job, I can't take off. I wish New Orleans was a Friday or weekend dates. I would drove down there. I would had to leave very early to get to New Orleans since its 3 hours. Atlanta, I'll be on my way back to Mississippi from Illinois from my church's youth camp. So that's out. Dallas is a Tuesday. So any south dates, I can't go. I'm hoping to have enough time to see Don when he does tour and I can go on a weekday.

I will try to catch Joe later down the road because I don't see him stop touring anytime soon. I might have to see him with other artists, but I'm fine with that.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6897752/joe-walsh-bad-company-one-hell-of-a-night-co-headlining-tour?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[Brooke]

Here's another article about the tour:

http://societyofrock.com/breaking-joe-walsh-just-made-a-huge-announcement-that-will-drive-fans-crazy/?a=MC&var=JoeWalshTour-ILCR

[Funk 50]

Here's an article about a nine year old guitarist, who performed on stage at Bluesfest. Rory Phillips was inspired to take up the guitar after hearing a Walsh song that was written for Ringo's, early eighties Old Wave album and then redone by Joe himself on Got Any Gum. I'm delighted to find somebody else who loves In My Car.


He likes the blues but doesn’t listen to it a lot, he says, preferring Joe Walsh, the Eagles and AC/DC.　


http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/taking-it-easy-with-the-youngest-bluesfest-perform/2977967/

The article has a short clip of Rory playing Funk #49 too ;-)

[Funk 50]

Joe will be performing at the Bentonville Film Festival on May 7th.

http://www.4029tv.com/news/Eagles-Joe-Walsh-to-perform-for-Bentonville-Film-Festival/39145560. I just wonder if solo means, all by himself on this occasion.

I remember that he was working on some film music last year;
http://www.politico.com/story/2015/07/why-wendy-anderson-loves-joe-walsh-120188. I hope the two stories are related. I'm ready for some new Walsh music to cherish. :grin:

[Funk 50]

Joe's show at the Bentonville Film Festival was sold out despite the promotion information saying "Tickets will only be available at the door."

It looks like the insiders claimed all the tickets for themselves.:evil:
Security and the local police were called to disperse the queuing fans, waiting to attend the show; http://www.examiner.com/article/bentonville-film-festival-disappoints-joe-walsh-fans

I think the two films (Citizen Soldier and Danger Close) are out this month. Joe's been doing some media over the weekend, I'm looking forward to hearing more.

[sodascouts]

Wow. What BS. I just lost a lot of respect for Geena Davis.

I'm sure Joe has no control over this; I wonder if he's even aware of how his fans were screwed over. Probably not.

[EagleLady]

Wow, I have zero respect for Davis after this move. pretty scummy.

[AlreadyGone95]

Either somebody got their wires crossed, or Genna Davis doesn't give a sh!t about upsetting Joe's fans like that.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Wow! What a fiasco. I certainly hope Joe is made aware of this kind of treatment towards his fans - I really don't think he would approve.

[zeldabjr]

wow...this is really slimy!!!...feel so bad for the real fans who didn't get to see Joe!!...I saw there's a movement to boycott next year's festival...I'd be all for that!...I would demand some kind of answer from Geena Davis and her organization!!!...

[Brooke]

Good grief, that's terrible! I hope Joe hears about it and trys to rectify it somehow.

[WalshFan88]

http://www.alternativenation.net/the-eagles-joe-walsh-helped-tool-make-10000-days/

Cool article.

[sodascouts]

Cool for Tool. ;) Thanks for posting that!

[Funk 50]

Joe's been doing some media over the weekend....

http://thesoundla.com/2016/05/mitm-clips-joe-walsh/

http://www.onenewspage.com.au/video/20160510/4429209/Joe-Walsh-Talks-Music-in-Films.htm

http://wcsx.com/episodes/joe-walsh-thinks-peter-frampton-creep/

http://thefox.iheart.com/onair/the-rick-lewis-show-5255/on-the-air-joe-walsh-14697035/

Joe's new song is titled No Man's Land. It's out in August, same time as the Citizen Soldier documentary, it was written for.

[sodascouts]

Exciting news!

[UndertheWire]

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7370305/joe-walsh-on-touring-with-bad-company-paying-tribute-to-glenn-frey

[buffyfan145]

I just saw about that Billboard article in my Glenn Google Alert!!! :D That is awesome he's going to do a tribute to Glenn at his Detroit show, and I'll totally read that memoir too!!! :D Hope that's true it'll be out next year.

[AlreadyGone95]

I'm glad that Joe will do something in honor of Glenn. I hope that someone can record it. I can't wait to read his memoir. I'm also intrigued and excited by the possibility of Joe and Paul Rodgers doing something to together.

[Funk 50]

Joe opened his live show with a surprise. The rarely performed, I Can Play That Rock'n'Roll. He wrote it with Waddy Wachtel, who is back in his backing band.

I presume that Joe performed Take It To The Limit as a tribute to Glenn, probably sharing the vocals with his backing singers. I hope it's the Meisner version with the big finish. Can't wait to hear it. :D

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/joe-walsh/2016/gexa-energy-pavilion-dallas-tx-53f167fd.html

[Brooke]

:yay: You go, Joe! :cool:

[buffyfan145]

I hope we get to hear that soon too. :D I don't think I've ever heard Joe sing "Take it to the Limit" before, and that's my favorite Eagles song.

[East Texas Girl]

I went to the Joe Walsh/Bad Company concert last night in Dallas it was great!
And yes, Joe did dedicate Take It To The Limit to Glenn. It was very touching.:cry: He said he was still messed up about Glenn's passing. And that he thought they would grow old together.

[Brooke]

Awww, poor Joe. I'm glad he did the tribute and I'd have loved to hear him do TITTL.

But I wonder why that song? Surely there are other "Glenn" songs he could have done? When I think of TITTL, I think of Randy more.

[Brooke]

Just saw this article about Joe in Rolling Stone

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/see-joe-walsh-sing-emotional-amazing-grace-in-doc-clip-20160513#ixzz48Yav4dHN

[Funk 50]

I wonder why that song? Surely there are other "Glenn" songs he could have done? When I think of TITTL, I think of Randy more.

I initially was surprised that Joe chose Take It To The Limit to honour Glenn but after a little thought it seems a completely apt choice. To the guys in the band, Glenn was the Eagle who kept raising the bar and pushing the boundaries. Glenn was always Taking It To The Limit, even when Randy was singing it.

Even if Randy turns up during the tour to sing Take It To the limit with Joe, it would still be a wonderful tribute to Glenn.


Joe did dedicate Take It To The Limit to Glenn. It was very touching. He said he was still messed up about Glenn's passing. And that he thought they would grow old together.


Thanks for posting that insight East Texas Girl. I hope Joe realizes that, he and Glenn did "grow old together"

[East Texas Girl]

I was a little surprised as well that Joe chose that song. It was really cool though, he had video showing old pics of Glenn and some of the other guys. Lots of memories.

You are probably right Funk50.

[shunlvswx]

Another video had Lucy in there walking behind her dad.

[buffyfan145]

I didn't really think it was that odd of a choice since Glenn started singing lead on that song in the Eagles' concerts from the late 90s on. And I agree about how the lyrics can fit him too in ways. I do like Glenn's version too and even on the original I always could hear Glenn's voice on it the strongest in the backing vocals and his piano playing. Wish the vid showed with pics/vids of Glenn was playing in the background.

[Freypower]

I initially was surprised that Joe chose Take It To The Limit to honour Glenn but after a little thought it seems a completely apt choice. To the guys in the band, Glenn was the Eagle who kept raising the bar and pushing the boundaries. Glenn was always Taking It To The Limit, even when Randy was singing it.

Even if Randy turns up during the tour to sing Take It To the limit with Joe, it would still be a wonderful tribute to Glenn.



Thanks for posting that insight East Texas Girl. I hope Joe realizes that, he and Glenn did "grow old together"

In what way? He has just said himself that they didn't. Regardless of others' comments I see the song as an odd choice.

Surely you don't really think Randy Meisner will make an appearance on this tour.

[Funk 50]

In what way? He has just said himself that they didn't. Regardless of others' comments I see the song as an odd choice.

Surely you don't really think Randy Meisner will make an appearance on this tour.

A young relative of mine was asking me about my favourite bands. I showed her some footage of a newly reformed Eagles from HFO. Her first impression consisted of three words, the last two of which were "they're old!", and that was 20 years ago.

It's great that Joe feels young and healthy but he's closer to the end of his career than the start.

I don't expect Randy to make any public appearances in future but if he wants to publicly honour Glenn, joining Joe singing Take It To The Limit would be a great way to do it and I'm sure Joe would love it too. I imagine the death of his wife is still occupying all of Randy's thoughts.

I'm wondering, if and how Felder is going to mark Glenn's passing.

[Funk 50]

Here's a, pretty good, 3 page interview/article with Joe by George Varga for The San Diego Union-Tribute.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/14/joe-walsh-interview/?#article-copy

Seems the History Of The Eagles documentary has blown Joe's previous anonymity!

[Anna-M.]

Thanks for sharing.
He makes such a good impression in this interview. I really appreciate his modesty and simplicity.

[UndertheWire]

Nice interview.

The co-writer of the song, "Here's to Life" said it was inspired by seeing and 83 year-old George Burns on tv whose response to be congratualed on all he'd done in his life, said he was looking forward to the the second half. I put Joe in that category. He doesn't act old, or talk about slowing down, he just keeps doing.

[AlreadyGone95]

That's a pretty good interview. I agree with him about the state of politics and voting. Joe always comes across as a nice, laidback guy.

[Funk 50]

This is an interesting development.

Joe is going to play a concert at the American Music Theatre on the last day of July, billed as "An Evening With Joe Walsh". The tickets are pricey so I'm not expecting it to be the regular, dozen or so songs, Walsh set list.

It could be something like Henley's recent "Ultimate Don Henley Experience" show. (That title screams "tribute act" to me :shrug:.) I can see Irving selling the idea to Joe but really I'd prefer Joe to stick to what his true gift is... music.

http://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/joe-walsh-yes-to-perform-at-american-music-theatre/article_68826804-1cfe-11e6-ba9b-db7c35963233.html

[Freypower]

Extra dates have been announced:

http://joewalsh.com/news/275393

[AlreadyGone95]

I haven't had a chance to listen to this interview yet, so I don't know what Joe says or if it's anything new.
http://wcsx.com/2016/05/18/joe-walsh-still-not-glenn/

[UndertheWire]

This is good. Joe talks about 15 songs and opens up more than usual as well as describing how the songs came about:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/joe-walsh-my-life-in-15-songs-20160519/the-eagles-life-in-the-fast-lane-1976-20160519

[shunlvswx]

Extra dates have been announced:

http://joewalsh.com/news/275393

I'm going to do the Memphis, TN show since its 3 hours away and probably meet up with Soda since she's not that far.

[shunlvswx]

This is good. Joe talks about 15 songs and opens up more than usual as well as describing how the songs came about:
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/joe-walsh-my-life-in-15-songs-20160519/the-eagles-life-in-the-fast-lane-1976-20160519

It was interesting. The quote about Glenn at the end of Life In the Fast Lane was touching.

I didn't know the story behind Joe getting that small part at the end of the Blues Brothers movie. Very interesting. I wouldn't say he caused a riot since nobody was fighting. Heck. The guards were enjoying themselves too. LOL

[FWIW]

Here's a, pretty good, 3 page interview/article with Joe by George Varga for The San Diego Union-Tribute.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/14/joe-walsh-interview/
I was happy to read that Joe is planning to include a nightly tribute to Glenn in his concerts.

[shunlvswx]

I figured he would tell the interviewer before hand not to bring up Glenn. I said in another thread that Don and Joe will probably tell the interviewers ahead of time to not bring up Glenn just yet. That explains why we haven't heard anything. Its understandable and I respect his wishes. I actually behind him to not say anything about Glenn just yet.

That was a great article. I've heard stories fans who had their favorites on their wall later in life and end up marrying them. Joe probably had never known so many years later Ringo would be his brother-in-law. I'm just glad Joe is happy in his life.

I'm glad Joe is paying tribute to Glenn in his show every night. This is probably the only way to coping with Glenn's death. I'm so looking forward to seeing Joe in August.

[Annoying Twit]

That was a great article. I've heard stories fans who had their favorites on their wall later in life and end up marrying them. Joe probably had never known so many years later Ringo would be his brother-in-law. I'm just glad Joe is happy in his life.


Oooh! You've just reminded me. Listening to Joe+Ringo's "Fill in the Blanks" right now.

[Freypower]

It was interesting. The quote about Glenn at the end of Life In the Fast Lane was touching.

I didn't know the story behind Joe getting that small part at the end of the Blues Brothers movie. Very interesting. I wouldn't say he caused a riot since nobody was fighting. Heck. The guards were enjoying themselves too. LOL

I have to say I think it's pretty sad that one of the 15 songs is ILBTs.

[Funk 50]

I think ILBT's is an embarrassment as a song but the story of it's conception as a way of exposing the inadequacy of his record company is pure genius. :grin:

[WalshFan88]

I like that song, lol. And I'm glad he still plays it live - if you watch the videos the audience loves it and I think it's a fun upbeat song compared to deeper lyrical more serious tunes. I tend to prefer the former (which is probably why I like modern country music, lol).

I also love that story about his record company. Hilarious.

[Midnight Visitor]

I'm ALWAYS disappointed to see ILBT's in the set list. Sexist nonsense that Joe wrote to see if the record company was even paying attention to him. They weren't.

[WalshFan88]

Joe will be on The Voice tomorrow night playing Rocky Mountain Way with one of the remaining contestants.

http://us995.cbslocal.com/2016/05/23/jennifer-nettles-alison-krauss-joe-walsh-ceelo-green-set-to-perform-on-the-voice-finale/

[Funk 50]

Joe will be on The Voice tomorrow night playing Rocky Mountain Way with one of the remaining contestants.

http://us995.cbslocal.com/2016/05/23...-voice-finale/
I view The Voice as one of those TV competitions where the actual winners are the judges. I'm actually disappointed that Joe has had anything to do with it although I like the fact that Joe is happy to work with "anyone except Don Felder" to quote Glenn Frey.

Much happier to learn that Joe is to guest on the next John Mayall album. http://www.udiscovermusic.com/joe-walsh-to-guest-on-next-john-mayall-album

I hope Joe's still playing and recording when he's 82. 8)

[shunlvswx]

Funk50. I have a feeling Joe will be playing until he's 90. LOL I just don't see Joe retiring. He still have so much left in him.

[shunlvswx]

Joe and Don are on the list of what shows you should go see this summer.

http://www.concerttour.us/04/2016/2016-summer-concert-tours-the-list-of-must-see-concerts-for-this-summer/

[Eagles7]

Good articles I hadn't read about Joe. Re-read and listened to the tunes on the Rolling Stone 15 songs.

Hope to see Joe in August.

[Eagles7]

https://youtu.be/PVHg6XsDgio

I really don't like to hear anyone besides Randy sing this song because no one can do it like he did back in the day, but this is what Joe chose as a tribute, so I think it is heartfelt.

[NightMistBlue]

Joe's weighed in on the Led Zep, Stairway To Heaven plagiarism verdict.

Led Zeppelin Trial Reactions: Joe Walsh, Robert Plant and More
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/led-z...rial-reaction/

Thank you, Funk. Joe's defense of Zep (Page is a long-time friend, as you know) is eloquent and informed:
“The ‘Stairway’ claim was based on the four chord descending progression at the beginning of the song, which is similar to the Spirit one (and maybe 30 other songs — one of which Randy California came across and used for the Spirit piece — he didn’t write it. He used it),” wrote Walsh. “The grandfather of these progressions is: C, A minor, F and G. Starting with the early 1950s, there are probably 500 of these songs, all with those four chords — but each with different melodies and words. THAT should be the criteria for claims. C, A minor, F and G wasn’t stolen — it’s a standard single song form. Nobody owns these.”

“Robert Plant’s vocal melody and haunting lyrics make ‘Stairway’ uniquely different from anything else which might have occasional similar chords,” continued Walsh. “It’s called ‘intellectual property’ and the internet ate it. One more thing: NOBODY in a music business legal procedure is telling the truth.”

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/led-zeppelin-trial-reaction/

[Funk 50]

Joe's idiotic namesake has been hogging the news outlets today but hidden in all the bile, the good Joe Walsh has a few gems worth a look;

The 1st is from a while ago and I'm sure it's been posted before but it's really good;

Joe Walsh on Touring With Bad Company and Paying Tribute to Glenn Frey
http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7370305/joe-walsh-on-touring-with-bad-company-paying-tribute-to-glenn-frey

It's great that Joe's working with Vitale and Wachtel again. T-Bone Burnett, Vince Gill and Sheryl Crow... not so much

Eagles' Joe Walsh to appear at Classic Rock Awards in Japan
http://teamrock.com/news/2016-07-08/eagles-joe-walsh-to-appear-at-classic-rock-awards-in-japan

I love music LPs, CDs & DVDs. Awards shows... not so much

Fans and friends join Ringo Starr for 76th birthday 'Peace and Love' ceremony
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-ringo-starr-peace-love-20160707-snap-story.html

I love Joe and Ringo. Joe lots, Ringo....

[buffyfan145]

I saw that about the other Joe Walsh and feel so bad for our Joe as he's accidently getting tagged on Twitter and FB in some nasty posts about the other one and what that guy said about the President since these users aren't checking which one they're tagging. :(

[shunlvswx]

What I don't understand is that some of the articles say, "former IL Congressman." Unless I've been living under a rock, our Joe never ran for Congress and probably never lived in Illinois. The other Joe is 55 while our Joe is 68.

I feel so bad for Joe. And the other Joe Walsh, his first name is not even Joe. Joseph is his middle name.

Anyway. People need to read or do their homework.

[sodascouts]

So many people are careless and stupid. Remember that thing a few months ago where a gorilla got killed to protect a child who had climbed into the zoo enclosure? There was a woman who shared a name with the mother, and people were attacking her on social media because they didn't bother to check. They weren't even the same color!

I'm just glad that as far as I know, the only visible people on the internet who share my name either quilt or write about dogs.

Poor Joe!