2013 Sundance Film Festival - DVD Premiere

[VAisForEagleLovers]

To paraphrase Joe, what seems senseless at the time can later seem to be an essential part of the grand narrative of one's life.

And thanks for all those photos, VA!

Hey, no problem! It kept me busy and from being too upset that Brooke's Cardinals embarrassed my Pirates last night. Serious embarrassment.

Yeah, I liked what Joe said during the doc about events seeming to be random but later making sense. I think a large part of that is the random events shape you and mold you into the person that you become. Some of us walk away with lessons learned and being stronger for what we experienced, more well-rounded as individuals. Some, of course, do not.

[Freypower]

As I mentioned to some of you, I was so angry at Glenn back in 1982 to know that he'd walked away, and even angrier to hear that no one had bothered to let the fans know for years. The ex had bought me No Fun Aloud on vinyl and I refused to take the shrink wrap off it until Glenn showed up in Miami Vice and then all was forgiven. I learned they broke up at a major transition time in my own life and there was a lot more change than a nineteen year old should undertake all at once. A move to VA, a new and stressful job at IBM, getting married, the culture shock of going from living on a farm to the suburbs. Leaving old friends behind and making new friends. My iconic Steelers went from winning four Super Bowls to being horrendous. My one and only favorite band, whose music I'd relied on to say all the words I could never say myself, was no more. 1982 had more changes for me than any year of my life, by far.

Looking back, of course, I can see the immaturity of my teenage self, and while I opened No Fun Aloud and purchased The Allnighter, even though the ex and I went to concerts frequently, and always in the first few rows, I never attempted to go see Glenn in concert. With the maturity and wisdom of more years than I wish to discuss, I have to say that now, I'm way over it. Expecting him or any of them to keep themselves in an intolerable situation purely to make music that would make my life a little nicer is exactly the thoughts of a twenty year old. I should never expect more from anyone than what I'd do myself and I can tell you I would have hit the happy trail long before Glenn finally did.

This is a very interesting perspective. What happened to me was slightly different.

I had just become a major Eagles fan with Glenn as my favourite. I was in London when Don was arrested but like you I didn't know the band had broken up; it shook my confidence though. Then back in Australia I read an article saying that the Eagles were finished. This had to be 1981 before the release of No Fun Aloud & I have it in front of me. It read:

Eagles Split?

Heavy rumour in Los Angeles is that drummer Don Henley's recent arrest could break up the Eagles. Leader Glenn Frey is said to be less than thrilled over Henley's arrest for drug possession (it then gives the details of the arrest). The other Eagles are busy enough to forget the group - for a while, at least. Don Felder has been fishing with comedians Cheech & Chong & Frey might (!) record a solo album. Henley himself has been writing the screeplay & songs for a movie based on the group's hit Lyin' Eyes(!).

Though I was upset at first I took the view that Glenn had reasons for making his decision & if I were a fan I had to support him & follow his solo career as well as the others' careers, & that's what I did. I did yearn for them to reform & it got so hard in the early 90s when Glenn wasn't doing much & the reformation rumours were scotched, that I ditched them entirely, Glenn included, until they did reform. That is another story.

[Freypower]

This photo stream from Zimbio includes a lot of pics from our guys at Sundance London, followed by a lot of pics of Don and Randy at the Rock HOF induction, then pictures of our guys at Salt Lake.

http://www.zimbio.com/photos/Don+Henley/Eagles+Part+One+Screening+London/gUiSl8BMkb8

And as usual, I cannot see these photos.

ETA: They've come up now! :brickwall:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for that interview - I loved it too. But, I guess I'm a bit predictable that way! :wink:

[sodascouts]

Then back in Australia I read an article saying that the Eagles were finished. This had to be 1981 before the release of No Fun Aloud & I have it in front of me. It read:

Eagles Split?

Heavy rumour in Los Angeles is that drummer Don Henley's recent arrest could break up the Eagles. Leader Glenn Frey is said to be less than thrilled over Henley's arrest for drug possession (it then gives the details of the arrest). The other Eagles are busy enough to forget the group - for a while, at least. Don Felder has been fishing with comedians Cheech & Chong & Frey might (!) record a solo album. Henley himself has been writing the screeplay & songs for a movie based on the group's hit Lyin' Eyes(!).


Ill-informed media strikes again!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Though I was upset at first I took the view that Glenn had reasons for making his decision & if I were a fan I had to support him & follow his solo career as well as the others' careers, & that's what I did.

I guess the best way to describe it was that I felt betrayed. If I hadn't been so looking forward to the next tour, I was determined to go to one of their shows, maybe I could have been more clear-sighted about it. What amazes me is that I remember so many older people telling my parents how mature I was for my age. Scary. I did grow up, though, and yes, by the time I hit 25 I realized that he must have good reasons for his decisions. Of course, now it's easy to see it. Once I got to 24/25, I had a lot of other reasons for not going to concerts anymore.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I read this earlier today, but I don't see where I posted it.

http://www.theartsdesk.com/film/eagles-sundance-history-making

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Great review...

http://www.liveforfilms.com/2013/04/27/sundance-london-2013-review-the-history-of-the-eagles-part-one/

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Another review.

http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2013/04/26/sundance-london-history-of-the-eagles-part-one-review/

[Outlawman13]

Thank you so very much VA for the reviews!!!!!!!!!!! They are excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Outlawman13]

This was on my facebook and decided to post this on here (I love this):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbTu2sTphDk

[Outlawman13]

I love all of these interviews so far!!!!!!!!!! And here is another one (most of the videos are already on youtube):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvkkxYCf4IM

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Love these - But I believe I've seen that last one before - I think it may be from the Utah festival.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Here's an article, you need to register (for free) to view the entire thing. He gives the movie a good review, the rest not so much.

This pic is from the article, Don with Australian journalist Debbie Kruger.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/sundance/london/donwithdebbiekruger_zps41ea11bb.jpg

http://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Article/where-eagles-dared-californias-signature-rock-band-comes-to-london

[Brooke]

Hey, no problem! It kept me busy and from being too upset that Brooke's Cardinals embarrassed my Pirates last night. Serious embarrassment.


That didn't last long for you, did it VA? I had to endure it the rest of the weekend and it wasn't funny! We certainly folded! :blush: :lol:

Love this:

This from Don:
Quote:
We’re going to redesign and revamp the whole show. We’ll use some of the album cuts that weren’t hit singles.

Thanks for all of this VA! Now if I can get time to read or listen to all of it!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

That didn't last long for you, did it VA? I had to endure it the rest of the weekend and it wasn't funny! We certainly folded! :blush: :lol:


Let's just say that while Saturday was nice, last night was a pure pleasure to listen to!

[Brooke]

Let's just say that while Saturday was nice, last night was a pure pleasure to listen to!

:saberfight: :lol: (I can laugh now......)

[Houston Debutante]

This is all so exciting. I know the new show will be wonderful.

[Freypower]

Here's an article, you need to register (for free) to view the entire thing. He gives the movie a good review, the rest not so much.

This pic is from the article, Don with Australian journalist Debbie Kruger.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/sundance/london/donwithdebbiekruger_zps41ea11bb.jpg

http://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Article/where-eagles-dared-californias-signature-rock-band-comes-to-london

I sat next to her at one of the 2010 shows.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I sat next to her at one of the 2010 shows.

I wondered if you'd know who she was!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

A summary of the Q & A

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/05/06/13/eagles-share-story-through-documentary

[Outlawman13]

Wow!! Love that q & a interview. Gave them some amazing questions and loved what Glenn, Joe, and Don said. Man I love our guys!!!

[AEW21]

Lovely to have that summary, thanks for posting link. Know what question I wish one of these reporters had asked?--if they were shock or surprised (or enlightened) by anything their former bandmates said in their "current" interviews. I'm not sure if they would admit if they had learned anything, but I'd love to know their reaction to what Bernie and Don said. (Poor Randy doesn't get much time or follow-up in the doc, sadly, so I can't imagine they were surprised by any of his comments.) And I'm sure their thoughts about Felder haven't changed much. But I'd love to hear their thoughts on Bernie, who frankly, seemed the most reflective and mature of the bunch. Maybe hearing his thoughts in the doc helped pave the way for his possible return to the band for the tour...?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Just reviving this thread because today marks the one-year anniversary of the premiere of the History of the Eagles documentary at the Sundance Film Festival. I still regret not going to this, but I tried to make up for it ever since. Hard to believe it's been a year already.

[Houston Baby]

Wow Dreamer! Thanks for the reminder. For me, it seems forever ago! Of course that may be because I have watched it so many times PLUS so much has happened since then. Sure hope they have a HOTE tour dvd to go with the documentary. :pray:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Sure hope they have a HOTE tour dvd to go with the documentary. :pray:

I'll second that!!!

[sodascouts]

Just reviving this thread because today marks the one-year anniversary of the premiere of the History of the Eagles documentary at the Sundance Film Festival. I still regret not going to this, but I tried to make up for it ever since. Hard to believe it's been a year already.

I regret it, too, but I guess we can't do EVERYTHING, lol. Still, it would have been awesome to see that on the big screen, and get a glimpse of our guys doing interviews to boot.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

HH and I had discussed going, we'd just bought the front row tix to the Vegas show in Dec and with Christmas expenses as well, it just seemed too much. I have to say, the fact it was in Salt Lake City played into my thinking on it as well. If it had been in LA or another warm place, I'd have probably spent the money and justified the time off.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

The main reason that I decided not to go is because it seemed too risky to go out there with no guarantee of getting in to the premiere. I should have known better though - apparently it wasn't a problem. Oh well - it's not like I never got to see it so I'm not beating myself too much. Mildly disappointing, but not devastating! ;)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

UndertheWire found this interview that was given during the time of the London Sundance Film Festival. She posted it in another thread, but I thought it may be a good idea to post it here as well. I love how the guys reflect back on their history and share how their perspectives have changed with time and maturity. It's not very long and definitely worth reading.

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/cinemas/...view-4729.html (http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/cinemas/the-eagles-interview-feature-interview-4729.html)