Kennedy Centre Honorees

[Funk 50]

McCartney was given a KCH in 2010.

Robert Plant has a CBE & Jimmy Page has an OBE.

Thanks for the info Freypower. I'm really surprised Genesis, especially Gabriel and Collins haven't received any UK honours, or maybe I missed that too!

I'm pretty sure The Spice Girls received something during their short association :stunned:

[DivineDon]

I'm pretty sure The Spice Girls received something during their short association :stunned:

Purleeeeze!!!! :nausea:


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[shunlvswx]

27 more days until KCH or 26 days since everything starts that Saturday.

The suspense is killing on who will be there what song the performers will sing.

Thank goodness we won't have to wait until the televise.

[travlnman2]

27 more days until KCH or 26 days since everything starts that Saturday.

The suspense is killing on who will be there what song the performers will sing.

Thank goodness we won't have to wait until the televise.


Same. I am curious to see if Randy Bernie and Felder will be in the audience.

I have noticed that Felder has been unusually quite lately

[buffyfan145]

Stephen Colbert has been announced (https://twitter.com/kencen/status/800719240420618240) as the host again. :) He's hosted the past two years so it was expected. Love Stephen and looking forward to who is announced as performing not only for the Eagles tribute but for the other musicians being honored as well.

[shunlvswx]

Stephen Colbert has been announced (https://twitter.com/kencen/status/800719240420618240) as the host again. :) He's hosted the past two years so it was expected. Love Stephen and looking forward to who is announced as performing not only for the Eagles tribute but for the other musicians being honored as well.

That's cool. Its going to be interesting.

I can't believe its only less than 2 weeks away. I'm so glad we get to find out the same day(or the next day) after the event and not December 27th. I wonder who's going to be there for James. I will definitely keep my eye out for the White House reception which should be posted the next day after the event. I wonder what the president will say about each honoree.

[Philh]

Originally Posted by NightMistBlue
We (Americans) don't really think of British people as "foreign," right? They're our buds.

Thank you NightMistBlue for the above!
We Brits think of Americans in the same way.
My sister is an American citizen so we are having
A turkey Thanksgiving on Thursday here in the U.K.

Looking forward to the Kennedy Centre Honorees.
Let's hope there is no more controversy.

[buffyfan145]

I'm really looking forward to this. I forgot to add in my post about Stephen Colbert that he is an Eagles fan. I loved his thank you to Glenn and all the Eagles after Glenn passed as Stephen revealed "Desperado" was the first song he danced to at a school dance and got to courage to ask the girl he liked to dance. :D

[shunlvswx]

I'm really looking forward to this. I forgot to add in my post about Stephen Colbert that he is an Eagles fan. I loved his thank you to Glenn and all the Eagles after Glenn passed as Stephen revealed "Desperado" was the first song he danced to at a school dance and got to courage to ask the girl he liked to dance. :D

I remembered that video, but it was nice of KCH to bring up why the Eagles wasn't there last year and then Stephen had say something about being shirtless. LOL

[NightMistBlue]

Loved the shirtless crack - something about how they would delay getting the award so they could all be together, "The way it's meant to be, together and shirtless."

[shunlvswx]

I was just on KCH website. It looks like they will do a live feed of the red carpet this Sunday at 6:00pm eastern on Facebook. Probably on the John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts facebook page.


I wonder if the guys will show up on the red carpet. I would guess so since they are honorees.


Here's the Kennedy Center facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/KennedyCenter/?fref=ts

[UndertheWire]

The writer of the Washington Post article (see the pres thread) clarified a few points in the comments.

There's no indication Deborah Rutter decided which band members would be honored. She told me it was decided after she got direction from Irving Azoff, the band's manager. I hope that's clear in the article.

One thing to note: I spoke to Leadon. He said he was not upset with the Eagles or their management. I could not reach Meisner. He has been in poor health. Felder declined several requests to comment.

[travlnman2]

The writer of the Washington Post article (see the pres thread) clarified a few points in the comments.


So Felder is the bitter one if he declined to comment.

Its nice to see Bernie was indifferent.

[shunlvswx]

I figure Bernie wouldn't be upset. He was probably happy just to be part of the HOTE tour the last 2 years and even being part of the Grammys salute to Glenn.

I can understanding them not being able to get in touch with Randy because the guy is going through a lot right now. He doesn't have the time or energy to be mad about not being included. He's got more things on his plate right now.

[UndertheWire]

Bernie seems to be such a grounded person. He's focusing on the warmth of his final interaction with Glenn. He got out when he wanted and then had this final tour to relive the music and the glory (and set up a nice pension fund, too).

I don't know that Felder is bitter. He may have decided that it's better to remain silent than to feed the controversy. Good for him.

[NightMistBlue]

The writer of the Washington Post article (see the pres thread) clarified a few points in the comments.

Thank you, UtW. Very sad.

[shunlvswx]

The White House reception might be live on CSPAN or come on later. I'm trying to find the time for it come on. They did it last year.

I'm getting so excited for this weekend. The guys are going to be very busy with luncheons, dinners and ceremonies.

I wonder if the guys will be wearing a bowtie or a tie. I only seen Joe and Don in a bowtie, but not Timothy.

[Houston Baby]

I am getting excited about this too! I will be in NYC visiting Henley Honey so hopefully we can catch some of the festivities on tv.

And I enjoyed the Washington Post article though it breaks my heart to think of everything Glenn had to endure in his later years. :cry: I always thought of him as invincible.

[Brooke]

I am excited too! I hope we can see some of it somehow!

[travlnman2]

I like how Bernie didn't say he was upset giving that he just toured for 3 years with the band and couldn't find anything to complain about

[chaim]

I like how Bernie didn't say he was upset giving that he just toured for 3 years with the band and couldn't find anything to complain about

Bernie is always cool these days - above all the friction. He wasn't in the 70's, but he seems to be now.

[NightMistBlue]

Am I the only one who got an ominous vibe that a journalist from the Washington Post (i.e. not someone you're likely to blow off) wasn't able to contact Randy? I hope he's alright.

[Delilah]

If Bernie says he's not upset about the snub, I believe him. But if he were upset, I hardly think he would be saying so to the press.

I'm glad Don F didn't comment. Anything he said would probably misconstrued or blown out of proportion.

It is a bit worrisome to me that Randy couldn't be reached for comment.

ETA: NMB, looks like we have the same thoughts about Randy

[chaim]

Yes, even if Bernie was upset, he wouldn't be talking about it in public. I respect that very much.

[shunlvswx]

Here's an interesting article that Washington Post think who should serenade all of the honorees on Sunday.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/11/30/who-should-really-play-the-kennedy-center-honors/?utm_term=.3a69a4a10f8b


Eagles
Emotional: Deacon Frey. The late Glenn Frey’s son is reportedly talented in his own right and a ringer for his dad on “Peaceful Easy Feeling.”
Obvious: Jackson Browne. He co-wrote the band’s iconic 1972 hit, “Take It Easy,” and stood in as the singer when the surviving Eagles performed a tribute to Frey at last year’s Grammys.
Unexpected: Rihanna. You won’t need a band. Let her loose, a cappella, on “Desperado.” Save the hanky you used to wipe the tears after Deacon. They’ll be flowing like the Nile.

[NightMistBlue]

You know what would be thrilling: Barry Gibb doing "One of These Nights". The Bee Gees seemed to influence the song, so having Barry do it would bring it full circle.

[Delilah]

I have wondered if it was the other way around--maybe the Eagles influenced The Bee Gees. :shrug::grin:

[shunlvswx]

Well today starts all the festivities in DC. The guys and their families probably arrived yesterday. From what I read on Wikipedia, they have a luncheon with the Chairman of KCH board of trustees sometime today and the guys getting their ribbons tonight held by the State Department presiding over by Secretary of State. We have the White House reception(which will be posted on youtube) and then the gala performance and dinner after.

I can't believe the special weekend is finally here. I just wish Glenn was alive to be part of it. :weep:

I'm glad we get to see who's there on the red carpet tomorrow and somebody at the White House will post the little reception for the honorees either sometime that night or the next day.

[sodascouts]

Yes, the live feed is cool. Don, Joe, and Timothy don't always do the red carpet but perhaps this time....

[shunlvswx]

I can see Joe doing it(I've seen a few pictures of Joe on the red carpet), but I don't know about Don and Timothy(Timothy might do it).

They did it for HOTE, they might do it for this. I saw pictures from the Red Carpet for the last two years and the honorees did walk the Red Carpet. Even with their families.

Maybe this one they will do it.

[buffyfan145]

I'm really looking forward to this and finding out what goes on tonight and tomorrow and seeing pics before it airs later this month. :D

[GlennLover]

In this article there are comments from Joe. He states that the Eagles have no idea who will take part in their tribute. The article indicates that Bernie, Randy & Don F were invited to attend the ceremony, but there was no word as to whether any of them will be there.

http://wror.com/2016/12/02/eagles-set-receive-belated-kennedy-center-honor/

[buffyfan145]

That's good that they were invited. I just saw on Twitter Ringo Starr posted (https://twitter.com/ringostarrmusic/status/805192278620962817) a pic of him, Joe, and their wives getting ready for the presentation of the awards tonight at the White House. :D

[travlnman2]

It's really good they were invited. Keep the updates up everyone

[AlreadyGone95]

If this does right, the link should open up to a photo of the Freys arriving at the dinner. (Eagles Fastlane posted this link on Facebook.)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNkxKC-B-jD/

Here's the actual photo.
http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a552/kim_dixon2/mgkstyle-1480817267741_zpscd0wh7i3.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/kim_dixon2/media/mgkstyle-1480817267741_zpscd0wh7i3.jpg.html)

[travlnman2]

If this does right, the link should open up to a photo of the Freys arriving at the dinner. (Eagles Fastlane posted this link on Facebook.)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNkxKC-B-jD/

Here's the actual photo.
http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a552/kim_dixon2/mgkstyle-1480817267741_zpscd0wh7i3.jpg (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/kim_dixon2/media/mgkstyle-1480817267741_zpscd0wh7i3.jpg.html)

The Boy on the Left is Deacon? I can totally see Glenn in his face. He has that Glenn look when He is Serious lol

[FreyFollower]

My, they all look wonderful! So glad to see them!

[shunlvswx]

Here's pictures from Getty Images

The Henley family. This is my first time ever seeing Will and Sophie.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/don-henley-of-the-rock-band-the-eagles-center-and-his-wife-sharon-picture-id627486354?s=594x594

The Walsh family including Ringo and Barbara. I have no idea who the other guy is.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/joe-walsh-of-the-rock-band-the-eagles-and-his-wife-marjorie-arrive-picture-id627486344?s=594x594

The Frey family:weep: I love Cindy's dress. Now I would wear that dress.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/the-family-of-eagles-member-glenn-frey-who-passed-away-earlier-this-picture-id627486546?s=594x594

The Schmit family
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/timothy-b-schmidt-center-and-his-wife-jean-right-arrive-with-their-picture-id627486536?s=594x594

[shunlvswx]

From Instagram.



https://www.instagram.com/p/BNlGetsjVW7/?taken-by=kennedycenter

[FreyFollower]

What a fine looking bunch! Love seeing the family resemblances and big smiles all around! Thanks, Shun!

[LuvTim]

Loving these photos. Thank you, shun.

[shunlvswx]

Ooops in Joe's family pictures. That's actually Marjorie's son. I looked under the caption and I remembered hearing her son's name being Christian.

ETA: Nevermind. That's either Joe's or Marjorie's son. From what I saw, he's a guest of there's.

[shunlvswx]

Picture from Lucy's facebook page. I wonder who the guy is. Is that one of Joe's sons?

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15219577_1373995775966966_8959219734636760029_n.jp g?oh=dabf4c2da4ac3c7a6cde1b231c2aac6d&oe=58C1F28F

[shunlvswx]

The Harry Belafonte tribute band The Harry Bels pays tribute to the honorees. They are a horn/percussion band.

They talk about the Eagles and play a song around 32:26. An interesting version of Witchy Woman. They do a fast version of You've Got A Friend right before Witchy Woman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwkUXecXRe4

[shunlvswx]

More pictures from Getty Images

The 2016 KCH honorees. This picture makes me sad seeing that Glenn is not there. :weep:
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/the-five-recipients-of-the-39th-annual-kennedy-center-honors-pose-for-picture-id627514798?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/joe-walsh-of-the-rock-band-the-eagles-one-of-the-five-recipients-of-picture-id627514790?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/the-five-recipients-of-the-39th-annual-kennedy-center-honors-pose-for-picture-id627514788?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/the-five-recipients-of-the-39th-annual-kennedy-center-honors-pose-for-picture-id627514784?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/don-henley-of-the-rock-band-the-eagles-one-of-the-five-recipients-of-picture-id627514776?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/timothy-b-schmidt-of-the-rock-band-the-eagles-one-of-the-five-of-the-picture-id627514766?s=594x594

[UndertheWire]

There are more pictures via this link (http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/kennedy-center-honors-2016?excludenudity=true&family=editorial&mediatype=photography&page=2&phrase=kennedy%20center%20honors%202016&sort=mostpopular) including one of Don inspecting his medal and Joe giving Mavis Staples a hug. Unsurprisingly, Irving Azoff and his wife were there.

[shunlvswx]

Thanks, UTW. I miss those. Somehow I was on the second page. I love the ones with Joe talking to Al and Mavis. Then the one Joe hugging Mavis. I'm going to post those right now.

[shunlvswx]

Cindy. Looking cute as button.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/cindy-millican-frey-wife-of-eagles-cofounder-the-late-glenn-frey-for-picture-id627589120?s=594x594


Irving and his wife Shelli
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/american-entertainment-executive-and-personal-manager-irving-azoff-picture-id627589124?s=594x594

Joe talking to Mavis Staples and Al Pacino. Now if I can get a picture of Don with Al and I'll be in heaven. LOL
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/al-pacino-left-one-of-the-five-recipients-of-the-39th-annual-kennedy-picture-id627569416?s=594x594
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/al-pacino-left-one-of-the-five-recipients-of-the-39th-annual-kennedy-picture-id627569406?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/don-henley-of-the-rock-band-the-eagles-one-of-the-five-recipients-of-picture-id627569390?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/don-henley-and-timothy-b-schmidt-of-the-rock-band-eagles-speak-to-one-picture-id627569338?s=594x594

Ringo talking to Secretary of State John Kerry with Joe in the background.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/tunited-states-secretary-of-state-john-kerry-speaks-with-ringo-starr-picture-id627569342?s=594x594

I love this picture of Joe hugging Mavis Staples.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/joe-walsh-of-the-rock-band-the-eagles-left-one-of-the-five-recipients-picture-id627569290?s=594x594

Al talking to Mavis and Martha with Don in a background.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/actor-al-pacino-left-speaks-with-gospel-and-blues-singer-mavis-as-picture-id627569320?s=594x594

[shunlvswx]

Just a reminder. KCH will do a live stream of the Red Carpet tonight or this afternoon at 6:00pm Eastern on their facebook. I'm looking forward to seeing the guys on the carpet and who else is coming.

https://www.facebook.com/KennedyCenter/

[shunlvswx]

Here's a picture of Don talking.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNlGetsjVW7/?taken-by=kennedycenter




kennedycenter (https://www.instagram.com/kennedycenter/)"I want to dedicate this evening to our brother Glenn." —Don Henley of The Eagles #KCHonors (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/kchonors/)



I wish Cindy was in the picture. That's probably her hand.

[chaim]

How ON EARTH can Joe still look like that at the age of 69, especially after drinking for decades???!!???

[buffyfan145]

I'm loving these pictures!!! :D So amazing see the guys get their awards, interacting with the other honorees, their families, and very emotional seeing Glenn's family. Really looking forward to finding out what happens tonight.

[NightMistBlue]

Thank you for the photos. Cindy Frey looks radiant, and genuinely youthful.

[travlnman2]

Does anyone know that if Don F, Bernie and Randy were there?

[UndertheWire]

Does anyone know that if Don F, Bernie and Randy were there?
It's more likely that they were invited to tonight's Gala.

[travlnman2]

It's more likely that they were invited to tonight's Gala.

Should be interesting if they show up.

Chaim their is nothing a good plastic surgeon can handle

[UndertheWire]

*** Possible Spoiler ****
A question for someone who follows these things closely (Shun?): Could some of tonight's performers have been at the dinner? There are photos of Garth Brooks, Tricia Yearwood, Elle King, Bonnie Raitt and, of course, Ringo Starr. Of course, some may be there for James Taylor - has anyone ever given a tribute for two honorees in the same show? There are also some actors and musicians who might be paying tribute to the other honorees.

http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Photos/Highlights-from-the-2016-Kennedy-Center-Honors-Artists-Dinner/fp/10749/

[travlnman2]

I would love for Guns N Roses to perform tonight. They are the biggest band in the world.

Hotel California would sound awesome I would love for Slash and Richard Fortus to play the two solos

[chaim]

Should be interesting if they show up.

Chaim their is nothing a good plastic surgeon can handle

Yes, but he still looks like himself - unlike Kenny Rogers, for example.

[shunlvswx]

*** Possible Spoiler ****
A question for someone who follows these things closely (Shun?): Could some of tonight's performers have been at the dinner? There are photos of Garth Brooks, Tricia Yearwood, Elle King, Bonnie Raitt and, of course, Ringo Starr. Of course, some may be there for James Taylor - has anyone ever given a tribute for two honorees in the same show? There are also some actors and musicians who might be paying tribute to the other honorees.

http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Photos/Highlights-from-the-2016-Kennedy-Center-Honors-Artists-Dinner/fp/10749/

I wouldn't be surprised if they are one of the performers. Garth will probably pay tribute to James and Trisha for the guys.

I don't know about Ringo. He was there to support his brother in law. He might.

[sodascouts]

I'm loving all these photos but also getting pretty emotional.

[travlnman2]

I'm loving all these photos but also getting pretty emotional.

Did you make that photo?

[buffyfan145]

I usually only watch when CBS airs it and haven't really followed it this closely before but I would imagine some of the performers might've been there last night. I agree Trisha makes sense to perform as part of the Eagles portion and Garth for James. I could see Bonnie too for the Eagles as she performed at that tribute to Glenn and interesting that Elle King was there. There will also be performances for Mavis' portion too so Elle might be part of hers, and I'm guessing Robert De Niro will be there for Al's but that'll be for speaking.

[Delilah]

Yes, but he still looks like himself - unlike Kenny Rogers, for example.

I believe the key term Travlnman used was "good". Joe is also wearing a lot of make-up and has been sober and clean for a couple of decades now. That certainly helps.

[Delilah]

These are great pictures. Thank you, Shun, for posting. It's nice seeing everyone dressed up. I have to give the Best-Dressed Award to Mrs. Frey and her kids. They're looking sharp.

It's all kind of bittersweet.

[Glennsallnighter]

Thanks for posting the pics Shun. I have of course seen them on FB too. I feel quite emotional really. Delighted that the band got the honour but I really feel that death cheated Glenn :heart: out of it and that while I know it was Gods plan and his spirit is I'm sure shining down, I feel that it sucks. I'd so have loved to see him there too.

[shunlvswx]

Another picture of Cindy. Its nice to see her smiling even though she's probably hurting inside.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/cindy-millican-frey-wife-of-eagles-cofounder-the-late-glenn-frey-for-picture-id627589076?s=594x594

Don and Mavis. What a cute picture.

http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af341/shunlvswx1/don%20and%20mavis.jpg

[Freypower]

Thanks for posting the pics Shun. I have of course seen them on FB too. I feel quite emotional really. Delighted that the band got the honour but I really feel that death cheated Glenn :heart: out of it and that while I know it was Gods plan and his spirit is I'm sure shining down, I feel that it sucks. I'd so gave lived to see him there too.

Yes, I think that is how I feel. It's an honour for the family & I hope to see a photo of them with President Obama later.

I think my favourite photo was of Don looking at the medal.

[shunlvswx]

The White House reception is live right now on Youtube. Type Kennedy Center Honors in the search box.

[tequila mockingbird]

The President is delivering remarks at the reception live right now on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/qmz6RdTSWwY

[shunlvswx]

President obama talking about the Eagles right now.

[tequila mockingbird]

Picture from Lucy's facebook page. I wonder who the guy is. Is that one of Joe's sons?

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15219577_1373995775966966_8959219734636760029_n.jp g?oh=dabf4c2da4ac3c7a6cde1b231c2aac6d&oe=58C1F28F

That's Joe's son, Emerson.

[shunlvswx]

I had laugh to laughat President Obama telling Joe he can't mess up the White House. :rofl:

It should be back on Youtube later. The live stream will be starting in 13 minutes.

[tequila mockingbird]

The President made a hilarious quip about Joe not damaging the White House because he and his family are about to leave and they want their security deposit back. :rofl:

[shunlvswx]

I'm rewatching the WH reception. You can see Don's family in the audience.

[sodascouts]

Can someone re-post the link to the live stream?

ETA: Nevermind - I found it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35Qu1yi_pMA

[tequila mockingbird]

Bob Seger's on the carpet talking Eagles.

[sodascouts]

Seger talked about Glenn the whole time. He said Glenn was in intensive care for three months and thus couldn't have any visitors outside of family all that time... that it was difficult not to be able to see him.

[shunlvswx]

Bob is there. He just said he's singing Heartache Tonight.

Sheryl Crow is there, but she's paying tribute to James

[shunlvswx]

So we know that Bob is one of the performers who will pay tribute to the guys and he's singing Heartache Tonight.

[tequila mockingbird]

Kings of Leon honoring Eagles.

[shunlvswx]

It looks like we will found out who's singing with who on the red carpet. We probably just won't know what songs are sung.

I've never thought of King of Leon being asked.

I wasn't surprised that Bob was asked.

[WalshFan88]

So great to hear Bob is doing HT. Not a fan of KoL but cool to see what they do.

Will the actual performances be livestreamed? If it changes, please post it here.

[shunlvswx]

I doubt it, Austin.

[shunlvswx]

Timothy has made it. That's the only Eagle there right now.

[WalshFan88]

I doubt it, Austin.

Will they be on TV? Any way to see them tonight? I've been out of the loop.

[tequila mockingbird]

I have no idea who the Juanes is who's performing HC and LITFL. Guitar guy? He mentioned Steve Vai. Also, this interviewer is horrid.

[shunlvswx]

Not until December 27th. We already had 3 performers who will do an Eagles song. Bob, Kings Of Leon and some other guy that the interviewer didn't even say his name.

Some guy will sing HC. SO we know HC and HT will be sung.

[UndertheWire]

And Life in the Fast Lane. He's South American and it sounded like "Taylor Mershener" when she said his name (update: it was her own name which is Tara Mergener). She's not a good interviewer.

Who was the guy with the KCH ribbon who said he'd made a mess of a Don Henley song on one of his albums?

Who was the female singer with an english accent who wouldn't say which artist she was performing for but it wasn't Mavis Staples?

[shunlvswx]

And Life in the Fast Lane. He's South American and it sounded like "Taylor Mershener" when she said his name. She's not a good interviewer.

Who was the guy with the KCH ribbon who said he'd made a mess of a Don Henley song on one of his albums?

Who was the female singer with an english accent who wouldn't say which artist she was performing for but it wasn't Mavis Staples?

Herbie Hancock. He was honored the same year as Billy in 2013.

[shunlvswx]

Now we wait. We won't find out about the gala either later tonight or tomorrow.

[sodascouts]

Can't say I'm surprised Don didn't do the red carpet, but I thought Joe might.

Shun, was Tim interviewed? I somehow missed him.

The last guy that nobody has heard of... how the heck did he get invited to sing HC out of all the people they could ask??

[shunlvswx]

I didn't see Timothy get interviewed. I thought I saw Don, but I don't think that was him.

I found out the guy's name is Juanes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanes

[Freypower]

Can't say I'm surprised Don didn't do the red carpet, but I thought Joe might.

Shun, was Tim interviewed? I somehow missed him.

The last guy that nobody has heard of... how the heck did he get invited to sing HC out of all the people they could ask??

Why not have someone less well known instead of all the usual predictable suspects? I'm glad they went with someone different.

He has won a couple of Grammy awards.

[UndertheWire]

It's one way of showing the band's influence beyond the US.

[sodascouts]

That makes sense.

[shunlvswx]

I agree. Its nice to see today's popular stars playing tribute to the guys. I just had a feeling they would ask Bob.

Did anybody guess Kings of Leon as a possible performer?

I thought Sheryl would pay tribute to the guys, she's paying tribute to James.

[shunlvswx]

I can't wait to hear Juanes version of HC. He's probably going to tear the house down with his guitar playing and he's probably going to put a latin flavor to it.

[shunlvswx]

I bet James or the Eagles tribute is going to be the last performance of the night. I'm hoping the Eagles will be last.

[Delilah]

Who was the female singer with an english accent who wouldn't say which artist she was performing for but it wasn't Mavis Staples?

That was Cynthia Erivo, a Broadway actress who won a Tony for The Color Purple. She may be there to pay tribute to Al Pacino. Or maybe sing Desperado. :shrug:

[buffyfan145]

I got Kings of Leon right!!!! :D I personally was hoping for this but didn't really expect it. I've thought for years they reminded me of the Eagles (especially in their early days with the long hair too) and then their latest album "Walls" came out and it sounds so much like an Eagles album. So great they are Bob are doing performances.

As for the 3rd performer I think it's Juanes and he's a very popular Columbian singer/guitarist and he's performed at the Grammys a few times. I thought he was really good so looking forward to seeing these.

[shunlvswx]

SO there's two or three other performers we don't know. The singers usually have 4 or 5 songs performed for their honor.

I still think Garth will be there for James and Trisha for the Eagles. Garth is a huge fan of James.

Bob and Juanes slip what song they will sang. I think we all guessed HC and HT being sung. Technically HC was a big given. I would had been surprised if they had not included it.

[shunlvswx]

An article about the WH reception.
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/obama-to-joe-walsh-dont-mess-up-the-white-house/article/2608845

[shunlvswx]

I wonder what Don is laughing at. Probably when President Obama was talking about Joe.

http://www.bta.bg/en/gallery/showImage/x,qimage=3805944.pagespeed.ic.dpmkkdDQLu.jpg

[WalshFan88]

I hope whoever does HC, that their guitar players do the friggin' solo right... That would be horrible to leave it out or change it. Just a guitar rant there. lol The only thing worse would be do it acoustically. Ick.

[shunlvswx]

Pictures from the WH reception

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/president-barack-obama-jokes-with-three-band-members-of-the-eagles-a-picture-id627703132?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/president-barack-obama-shakes-hands-with-eagles-band-member-timothy-b-picture-id627703126?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/president-barack-obama-speaks-during-a-ceremony-for-the-2016-kennedy-picture-id627703118?s=594x594

[shunlvswx]

Timothy arriving on the red carpet. I didn't see any of the guys. I thought I saw Don, but I don't think that was him.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/honoree-timothy-b-schmit-of-the-eagles-arrives-with-his-wife-jean-at-picture-id627708612?s=594x594

[Witchy Woman]

I haven't heard much about Juanes, but I know he is a hugely popular Latin artist. If I'm not mistaken, he honored Carlos Santana the same year Don honored Billy Joel. I believe he was also pictured in the audience when Don was singing and was visibly moved by it. I am interested to hear his interpretation of HC.

[shunlvswx]

Found the pictures of the guys at the gala.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/members-of-the-eagles-and-2016-kennedy-center-honorees-don-henley-joe-picture-id627707594?s=594x594
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/members-of-the-eagles-and-2016-kennedy-center-honorees-don-henley-joe-picture-id627707600?s=594x594

More from the WH reception.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kennedy-center-honoree-musician-don-henley-listens-during-a-reception-picture-id627706578?s=594x594
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kennedy-center-honoree-musician-don-henley-listens-during-a-reception-picture-id627706586?s=594x594
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/the-2016-kennedy-center-honorees-pianist-martha-argerich-screen-and-picture-id627702248?s=594x594
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/the-2016-kennedy-center-honorees-pianist-martha-argerich-screen-and-picture-id627702188?s=594x594

[shunlvswx]

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kennedy-center-honoree-timothy-b-schmit-listens-during-a-reception-picture-id627706818?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kennedy-center-honorees-members-of-the-eagles-don-henley-timothy-b-picture-id627706800?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kennedy-center-honoree-musician-joe-walsh-listens-during-a-reception-picture-id627706702?s=594x594

[shunlvswx]

It looks like Joe did walk the red carpet, but I missed him.

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/joe-walsh-and-marjorie-walsh-arrive-at-the-39th-annual-kennedy-center-picture-id627716734?s=594x594
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/president-barack-obama-first-lady-michelle-obama-and-the-honorees-to-picture-id627717110?s=594x594

[LovinGlennGirl]

Does anybody know if Bonnie Raitt is performing? I saw her in some pics from last night.

[shunlvswx]

Articles on the gala should be coming out soon. So we should be finding out soon who were paying tribute to the guys. We know Bob, Kings of Leon and Juanes were 3 of the performers paying tribute to the guys. I think they're probably 2 more performers we don't know about. They usually do 4 or 5 songs for the singers.

I think the gala is over with. They probably having the last supper for the evening. So they probably partying at this moment. Meeting with all the people that came.

Bonnie is probably paying tribute to James or maybe Mavis.

[Witchy Woman]

I'm assuming that's Cindy standing to the right of Don in the picture at the concert, wearing the green dress. If you zoom in it looks like Taylor's sitting behind her.

[priscillaupstate]

not sure if this link works but a recap from the Washington Post
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15349628_10211322852256906_8107695242840084227_n.j pg?oh=a84bd6d910104079cbf85fd4ee0c8604&oe=58B44ADD

[shunlvswx]

Cindy with the guys.
http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af341/shunlvswx1/15268080_913619235336978_8214294033764560562_n.jpg

[shunlvswx]

I'm assuming that's Cindy standing to the right of Don in the picture at the concert, wearing the green dress. If you zoom in it looks like Taylor's sitting behind her.

Yes that's Cindy. I just posted a picture of her with the guys.

[Delilah]

Some info about the gala, specifically about the Eagles:



The Eagles were originally selected to be honored last year, but the band opted to delay participation because of founding member Glenn Frey's poor health. Frey died in January at age 67, making the event a bittersweet one for the surviving Eagles, who were joined by Frey's widow, Cindy Frey. Henley has said the band will never perform again. Bob Seger, Vince Gill and Kings of Leon performed the Eagles' music on Sunday.

"I want to dedicate this evening to our brother Glenn," Henley said as the band accepted its honors Saturday night at the State Department. "He was so much a part of our success. He was the driving force in this band. He believed in the American dream."

The band's longtime manager, Irving Azoff, sobbed as he raised a glass to Frey.

"For our Eagles family," he said, "2016 couldn't have had a harder beginning or a more appropriate ending."


http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article118803328.html

[shunlvswx]

I knew Vince was going to be asked. I wonder what song he sang.

The media still haven't posted an article about what songs were sang.

[shunlvswx]

Looking at different articles. I wonder the way the honorees are listed in the article is the order they are going in.

[shunlvswx]

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-kennedy-center-honors-eagles-pacino-20161204-story.html

So from what this article is saying, it looks like Ringo said something about the Eagles before the video montage and then it was Bob, Kings of Leon, Vince and Juanes paying tribute to the guys. So Bob and Vince was who majority of everybody said that would be paying tribute.


The Eagles, credited with shaping the Southern California sound with hits such as “Life in the Fast Lane,” “Desperado” and “Hotel California,”*were to receive Kennedy Center Honors last year, but their awards were postponed when band*co-founder Frey*took ill. He died Jan. 18 at age 67 from complications of rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia.

That left Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh, all 69, to collect Kennedy Center medallions on Sunday with Frey’s widow, Cindy.
“For our fans, 2016 didn’t have a harder beginning or a more appropriate ending,” Eagles manager Irving Azoff said in an interview before the black-tie event at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Added Schmit on Sunday as he*entered*the center: “The whole thing was a great ride from the moment I joined the band till the end,” he said. “It was kind of a roller-coaster ride, but it was real joyful.”

Ringo Starr heralded the Eagles’ legacy, then Bob Seger, the Kings of Leon, Vince Gill and the Colombian musician Juanes performed some of the Eagles’ biggest hits.

[Witchy Woman]

Yes that's Cindy. I just posted a picture of her with the guys.

It's really nice to see her and the kids with genuine smiles on their faces. After what I know has been a rough year I'm sure it was nice for them to be able to celebrate Glenn and his music.

[Philh]

From Billboard

"I want to dedicate this evening to our brother Glenn," Henley said as the band accepted its honors Saturday night at the State Department. "He was so much a part of our success. He was the driving force in this band. He believed in the American dream."

The band's longtime manager, Irving Azoff, sobbed as he raised a glass to Frey.

"For our Eagles family," he said, "2016 couldn't have had a harder beginning or a more appropriate ending."

Can't wait to see the evening broadcast on CBS on 27th December.
A truly bitter sweet occasion but glad it went so well.
Loved President Obama's tribute especially the joke where he said Joe had to behave in the White House as he and Michelle were leaving soon and they had to get their security deposit back!

[shunlvswx]

It looks like Timothy and Joe did walk the red carpet. I saw Timothy, but I didn't see Joe.

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/actor-al-pacino-alongside-the-other-2016-kennedy-center-honorees-the-picture-id627775784?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/kennedy-center-honors-recipient-joe-walsh-poses-on-the-red-carpet-picture-id627735062?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/ringo-starr-poses-on-the-red-carpet-with-his-wife-barbara-bach-before-picture-id627735060?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/timothy-schmit-poses-on-the-red-carpet-with-jean-schmit-before-the-picture-id627735072?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/honoree-timothy-b-schmit-of-the-eagles-and-his-wife-jean-schmit-at-picture-id627750006?s=594x594

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/honoree-joe-walsh-of-the-eagles-and-his-wife-marjorie-walsh-arrive-at-picture-id627749844?s=594x594

[shunlvswx]

Here's a guy who did a few clips of the show. The clips are very very short(of course its Instagram), but we get a little taste of what we will see on December 27th. We even hear Bob singing Heartache Tonight. If his order is right with how he posted the pictures and clips, the Eagles will be the last performance of the evening which I'm happy.

https://www.instagram.com/thoscarpenter/

[shunlvswx]

From what I saw online, the songs that were played were: Take It Easy, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Heartache Tonight, Hotel California and Life In the Fast Lane.

Here's video from the WH. This is the edited version. I downloaded the video of the honorees coming in. I will post that later.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT6fUgI1VkQ

Here's President Obama just talking about the guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozV2bub4wW4

Bob talking about Glenn and the Eagles. I started to cry later in the video. The conversation he had with Cindy made me cry. Glenn was definitely there in spirit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp5KI-TuKbM

[travlnman2]

No word on if Don F, Bernie and Randy attended?

[shunlvswx]

And I don't know if they went. I heard Steuart was there

[UndertheWire]

And I don't know if they went. I heard Steuart was there
I think Steuart Smith actually played. Look at one of the instagram clips:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNntYAPD_r3/?taken-by=thoscarpenter
At the beginning, on the audience's left, the guitarist looks very much like him.

[NightMistBlue]

It's more likely that they were invited to tonight's Gala.

Reportedly, Felder, Randy & Bernie were invited to attend last night's ceremony, but they would not be honored. Would they have even been acknowledged? If not, that seems very disrespectful.

[chaim]

I think Steuart Smith actually played. Look at one of the instagram clips:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNntYAPD_r3/?taken-by=thoscarpenter
At the beginning, on the audience's left, the guitarist looks very much like him.

Definitely him.

[shunlvswx]

Yeah. I saw the clips.

[shunlvswx]

Another picture of Don and James
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/singer-james-taylor-and-eagles-band-member-don-henley-listen-to-picture-id627755380?s=594x594

http://www.bta.bg/en/gallery/showImage/?image=3805949

[buffyfan145]

Thanks so much Shun for all the pics and vids!!! :D Love President Obama's remarks on the guys and it was so funny about Joe. LOL :lol: I'm so excited to watch this on the 27th!!! :D From what I've read and seen a bit on Twitter it sounds like Kings of Leon performed "TIE", Vince did "PEF", we already knew Bob did "HT" and Juanes did "HC", and I've read everyone did "LITFL" together. Being a huge fan of the first three I'm so excited to see them do the songs and to see Juanes' version of "HC". Love that Steuart was there too performing and Ringo introduced them.

Also did see Garth Brooks did perform during James's segment and I saw Aretha Franklin was there but not sure if she performed or spoke during Mavis' segment. Looking forward to finding out and seeing who else performs for theirs and speaks during Al's.

[shunlvswx]

Pictures from Saturday. I'm still looking for more pictures from other sites.

Don and his family. Don's daughters are tall. I can see Will in Don. Annabel looks like a mixture of Don and Sharon.
http://www.bta.bg/en/gallery/showImage/?image=3804302

I love this picture of Don and Sharon holding hands. Looks like Sharon is telling Don come on.
http://www.bta.bg/en/gallery/showImage/?image=3804285

I don't remember if this picture was posted of Cindy and the kids. Otis is a cutie. I can't believe he's only 14.
http://www.bta.bg/en/gallery/showImage/?image=3804261

Joe and his family
http://www.bta.bg/en/gallery/showImage/x,qimage=3804323.pagespeed.ic.wJLLKgKvBt.webp

[shunlvswx]

Thanks so much Shun for all the pics and vids!!! :D Love President Obama's remarks on the guys and it was so funny about Joe. LOL :lol: I'm so excited to watch this on the 27th!!! :D From what I've read and seen a bit on Twitter it sounds like Kings of Leon performed "TIE", Vince did "PEF", we already knew Bob did "HT" and Juanes did "HC", and I've read everyone did "LITFL" together. Being a huge fan of the first three I'm so excited to see them do the songs and to see Juanes' version of "HC". Love that Steuart was there too.

Also did see Garth Brooks did perform during James's segment and I saw Aretha Franklin was there but not sure if she performed or spoke during Mavis' segment. Looking forward to finding out and seeing who else performs for theirs and speaks during Al's.

I figured Garth was going to be invited. When I saw him in pictures, I was like yep he's there for James. He's a huge fan of James. I thought maybe they would had asked Trisha, but I guess not.

Its interesting bunch of artists paying tribute to the guys. Kings of Leon, Bob, Vince, and Juanes.

I heard Vince sing Peaceful Easy Feeling. So I know he's going to do a great job with that song. Vince has done KCH a few times just like Mavis and James has done it many times before they finally became a honoree. They need to make Vince a honoree. He deserves it.

I can't wait to hear Juanes put his spin on HC. I've never heard of him(I must had not notice him when he was there in 2013. I was just waiting on them to hurry to get to Billy), but I think they pick the right guy to do HC since HC has that had a latin feel to it and I heard he's a good guitar player. So its going to be interesting.

I think its going to be an interesting show on the 27th. I'm actually looking forward to everybody.

I saw a picture of Deacon holding his father's medallion and him saying he was proud to be his son. I started to cry when I saw the picture.

[Brooke]

Wow! Just wow! :heart:

All of this sounds so amazing! Thanks shun and everyone who posted all the info and pics!

I missed it all last night! I never thought of looking on Fb or checking in here! :doh: I looked on tv and found nothing!

The guys and Cindy and their families all look fabulous! I'm so glad Cindy got to sit with them in the balcony. I thought she might also accept Glenn's award, but I didn't see her up there on stage with the President. She might not have wanted to be up there either.

I'm so happy for all of them. Sounds wonderful! :heart:

Can't wait to get time to watch the videos posted too!

[shunlvswx]

For those who may not hear of Kings of Leon. They had a hit with Use Somebody. I didn't know they were brothers. Well 3 brothers and a cousin. Here's their biggest hit, Use Somebody. I love this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnhXHvRoUd0

Here's Juanes paying tribute to Carlos Santana back in 2013. The same year Billy was honored.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR-Ohfpyk0c

[shunlvswx]

Wow! Just wow! :heart:

All of this sounds so amazing! Thanks shun and everyone who posted all the info and pics!

I missed it all last night! I never thought of looking on Fb or checking in here! :doh: I looked on tv and found nothing!

The guys and Cindy and their families all look fabulous! I'm so glad Cindy got to sit with them in the balcony. I thought she might also accept Glenn's award, but I didn't see her up there on stage with the President. She might not have wanted to be up there either.

I'm so happy for all of them. Sounds wonderful! :heart:

Can't wait to get time to watch the videos posted too!

At the State Department dinner, I think Cindy was on stage when they got their medallion. In the picture of Don at the mike, I think that's her hand. You only seen Joe and Timothy, but she's there on stage because there's somebody holding a box.

KCH kept their promise and had Cindy sitting with the guys on the front row. I didn't think they were going to have Cindy on stage with the guys, but they did acknowledge her being there in place of Glenn in the WH reception video. I know she was in one of the pictures with the honorees, Secretary of State, and people from KCH.

[DivineDon]

Thanks Shun for going to all this trouble :)

[shunlvswx]

I'm bringing the whole WH reception link to the top. The honorees start coming in at around 50:46. You can see Bob(on the left), Don's family, Timothy's family on the right side. Irving right behind Will.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmz6RdTSWwY

[shunlvswx]

Here's a little recap from last night. You get a little of Peaceful Easy Feeling, Take it Easy, Hotel California and Life in the Fast Lane. Cindy was enjoying herself. Poor Taylor. I just want to hug her. :hug: I started to cry as I listen to the performers and then seeing Taylor wiping her eyes. I don't know how Cindy got through this whole weekend, but it looks like she did. Cool seeing President Obama singing along to LITFL. The audience was having fun.

Other than the Eagles. I can't wait to see Kevin Spacey doing his impression of Al. I've seen him do it before. Its hilarious.

Its going to be an interesting night. December 27th can't get here any faster.

http://www.cbsnews.com/live/video/five-americans-celebrated-for-the-upcoming-kennedy-center-honors/

[shunlvswx]

An article from Variety. If the order is right(which majority of the time it is), it looks like the guys will be going on last on the 27th which is good. What a way to begin the show and end the show. Two great legends. I'm glad this year I know 4 of the 5 honorees that means I won't have to change the channel when a honoree I don't know is on.

http://variety.com/2016/biz/news/kennedy-center-honors-james-taylor-eagles-president-obama-1201933556/


The show’s finale for the Eagles included a biographical film narrated by Linda Ronstadt, an introduction by Ringo Starr, and a barrage of Eagles faves from the Kings of Leon (“Take it Easy”), Juanes, Bob Seger (“Heartache Tonight”), and Steuart Smith (“Hotel California”). In addition, Vince Gill offered “Easy Feeling” as a tribute to the band’s late member, Glenn Frey, who died in January at age 67.

The next quote is about the State Department dinner on Saturday.

The salute to the Eagles was delivered by the band’s longtime manager, Irving Azoff, who cited the group’s well known insistence of perfection and commitment to principles. Band member Henley spoke for the group and dedicated the evening to “our brother Glenn, who was the driving force of this band.” Ending on a political note, Henley said “it is our fervent hope that going forward, [musicians] will still be able to make their dreams come true, if Google doesn’t destroy what’s left of the music industry!”

[travlnman2]

Shun I cant wait to see it. It will be emotional.
So no word on if any of the former Eagles were there or metioned?

[shunlvswx]

Thanks Shun for going to all this trouble :)

No problem. I was having so much fun looking and finding pictures from this weekend. Watching the live stream of the Red Carpet yesterday and watching the WH reception video. I almost missed it. I had a feeling it would be live, but I was waiting on the facebook live stream that I forgot about they being live from the WH. Thank goodness somebody on Facebook said it was live on Youtube. I got there in time to hear President Obama talk about the guys.

As I was watching the video from the recap of last night, if I was crying at just watch the little clips of the performers performing the Eagles songs from the gala, I know I'll be crying when the 27th. I can't believe its only 3 weeks ago.

[shunlvswx]

Shun I cant wait to see it. It will be emotional.
So no word on if any of the former Eagles were there or metioned?

I don't think we will know if they were there or not. I haven't seen or heard anything of them being there. I heard the former members are shown in the video montage which I said they would.

[jms18222]

Thanks Shun.

[Brooke]

I've finally caught up watching the clips and all. Tears in my eyes right now and I can't wait to see the whole thing on the 27th. It will be hard to watch, missing Glenn, but I wouldn't miss it for anything. It will probably be a deluge when Vince Gill does PEF.

I noticed in that last clip that it looks like most of the performers for the Eagles joined in on Life in the Fast Lane! Love! :heart:

And thank you again, shun, for all your work here! You go girl!

[Freypower]

I figured Garth was going to be invited. When I saw him in pictures, I was like yep he's there for James. He's a huge fan of James. I thought maybe they would had asked Trisha, but I guess not.

Its interesting bunch of artists paying tribute to the guys. Kings of Leon, Bob, Vince, and Juanes.

I heard Vince sing Peaceful Easy Feeling. So I know he's going to do a great job with that song. Vince has done KCH a few times just like Mavis and James has done it many times before they finally became a honoree. They need to make Vince a honoree. He deserves it.

I can't wait to hear Juanes put his spin on HC. I've never heard of him(I must had not notice him when he was there in 2013. I was just waiting on them to hurry to get to Billy), but I think they pick the right guy to do HC since HC has that had a latin feel to it and I heard he's a good guitar player. So its going to be interesting.

I think its going to be an interesting show on the 27th. I'm actually looking forward to everybody.

I saw a picture of Deacon holding his father's medallion and him saying he was proud to be his son. I started to cry when I saw the picture.

Could you please post this if possible. I have seen no photos of Glenn's medallion at all. I also thank you for all you efforts.

I'm afraid I could not hear what Bob Seger said. But President Obama was his usual self. Please don't flame me for saying this. How I will miss him.

I wonder why Cindy changed her dress?

I saw Otis back in 2012 as 'guest percussionist' on YBTTC in LA. How he's grown. Deacon has his father's narrow eyes.

[shunlvswx]

Could you please post this if possible. I have seen no photos of Glenn's medallion at all. I also thank you for all you efforts.

I'm afraid I could not hear what Bob Seger said. But President Obama was his usual self. Please don't flame me for saying this. How I will miss him.

I wonder why Cindy changed her dress?

I saw Otis back in 2012 as 'guest percussionist' on YBTTC in LA. How he's grown. Deacon has his father's narrow eyes.

Cindy wore the black dress on Saturday. The green dress was last night.

Otis is a cutie. He really has grown. I see a little Otis in Cindy and Glenn. i still can't believe he's only 14. I do see a little of Glenn in Deacon. Taylor is a mixture of both her parents, but favors Cindy more.

[shunlvswx]

Its kinda cool to see all of the Eagles family in one place. I think this was my first time seeing all the wives together in one place. I usually see Marjorie majority of the time since she's usually travels with Joe.

[buffyfan145]

Thanks again so much Shun for all of these posts!!! :D I am beyond excited for all of this and it's going to be amazing to watch.

I did see some posts on Twitter about Kings of Leon performing and seeing tweets from the guys in the band and their wives and how honored they felt to be there and meet all these people that influenced them and the President. I first started listening to them around 2004 when they started to get big here in the US (the long hair days as I call it LOL) and got a big following around Ohio State. Even my Dad got into them as he reminded him of a lot of 70s bands and knowing the Followills were inspired by the Eagles it's going to be great seeing one of my current favorite bands pay tribute to one of my all-time favorite bands. :D

I also saw too on the Chicago Tribune two of the artists that performed for James Taylor besides Garth Brooks were Darius Rucker (who used to be the lead singer for Hootie and the Blowfish) and Sheryl Crowe. Awesome thing (besides me being a fan of both) is too both Darius and Sheryl are Eagles fans and have ties to the Eagles as well. Still not sure who performed for Mavis but this is one of the first years I'm going to be excited to watch the entire show.

[L101]

Thanks Shun for all your hard work keeping us updated with the KCH weekend! Everyone looked fantastic and delighted to be there.

I love all the pictures and Obama's speech and hopefully we'll be able to see the ceremony after it has aired in the US.

[travlnman2]

I now know how Important to the Eagles Steuart is. I mean only being a backup musician he is so important. Not only was he invited to the Grammy Tribute for Glenn but to the Kennedy Center Honors as well. He is a fantastic player:applause:

[shunlvswx]

From the KCH Instagram page. Up close picture of the guys ribbon.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNm3hBEjeQl

[shunlvswx]

Joe with Ringo and Debbie Allen(the sister of Phylicia Rashad aka Clare Huxtable)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNlcSgujfsd

[UndertheWire]

Nostalgia also encircled the tribute to the Eagles, who've sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, including Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) ruling as the top-selling album in the U.S. of the 20th century. Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit were called for recognition last year but postponed in hopes that Frey, who by then was in a fierce battle with colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and pneumonia, would recover. Frey passed away in January; his wife Cindy and children were on hand to receive his rainbow lanyard last night.
"We miss him terribly and it's only fitting that we went ahead and did this," Timothy B Schmit told Billboard. Calling the Honors "a Cinderella night," Schmit added, "To culminate the year by being here and being honored, meeting the Obamas… The whole thing is a great ride - from the moment I joined the band until its end. It was kinda a roller coaster ride but overall a joyful one, and I'm one of the luckiest people I know."


Frey's longtime friend Bob Seger showed up to pay homage to the band and 47-year friendship with Frey, noting his upcoming album - which he's wrapping this week - features a song he wrote for Frey that carries the line, "When I think about you I always smile."
Asked whether he would return to the Kennedy Center Honors under the Trump administration, Seger carefully demurred with an, "Oooooh… I'll say no comment to that." For this year's performance, he said, the plan was to "just going to give it my all and leave it all out in the stage for my friend Glenn."
That he did, infusing "Heartache Tonight" - which he co-wrote with Frey, Don Henley and JD Souther - with a hearty helping of Seger soul that brought the audience to its feet. Also feting the Eagles were Kings of Leon, who adeptly channeled the band's harmonies on "Take It Easy"; Vince Gill, who laid down pristine vocals on "Peaceful Easy Feeling"; and Latin rocker Juanes, who did "Hotel California" proud, accompanied by guitar virtuoso Steve Vai.http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7597404/the-eagles-james-taylor-mavis-staples-kennedy-center-honors

[shunlvswx]

Thanks again so much Shun for all of these posts!!! :D I am beyond excited for all of this and it's going to be amazing to watch.

I did see some posts on Twitter about Kings of Leon performing and seeing tweets from the guys in the band and their wives and how honored they felt to be there and meet all these people that influenced them and the President. I first started listening to them around 2004 when they started to get big here in the US (the long hair days as I call it LOL) and got a big following around Ohio State. Even my Dad got into them as he reminded him of a lot of 70s bands and knowing the Followills were inspired by the Eagles it's going to be great seeing one of my current favorite bands pay tribute to one of my all-time favorite bands. :D

I also saw too on the Chicago Tribune two of the artists that performed for James Taylor besides Garth Brooks were Darius Rucker (who used to be the lead singer for Hootie and the Blowfish) and Sheryl Crowe. Awesome thing (besides me being a fan of both) is too both Darius and Sheryl are Eagles fans and have ties to the Eagles as well. Still not sure who performed for Mavis but this is one of the first years I'm going to be excited to watch the entire show.

Sheryl used to be a backup singer for Don in the 90s before she made it big.

As I was reading the articles of who's paying tribute to the honorees, I just love hearing the younger artist saying this person influenced me or I'm looking forward to meeting this artist. You really don't hear that many popular stars of today saying that they were influenced by a singer or group who was around before they were even born. LOL I've never would had thought Kings of Leon were fans of the Eagles, but it was cool to hear that.

I'm looking forward to hearing all the performer, but I definitely want to hear Juanes tear up HC. I heard he's a great guitar player. So its going to be interesting. I wonder if Steuart will be on the stage with Juanes as they do that famous duo of the guitars at the end of the song. I would had loved to hear Vince played the guitar solo for HC. I know he would tear it up.

I can't wait for 3 weeks from today. Just like the KCH getting fast, the 27th will get here fast.

[shunlvswx]

You're welcome everybody. I really enjoyed this weekend. Looking for pictures, talking about seeing the guys family(for some the first time seeing some of their children), posting articles, posting videos and everything. This was my first time seeing two of Don's children, seeing Jeddrah and I saw a picture of one of Joe's sons for the first time. Many first this past weekend. They all looked beautiful.

I know this was a bittersweet weekend for the guys and for us knowing this would probably be the last time we ever seen them together as a group and then the guys probably sad that Glenn wasn't there, but I really didn't think of that. I just wanted to enjoy the weekend. I feel like I was there.

I'm most happy seeing Cindy having fun. Seeing her and the children smiling especially after what they have been through this year. Cindy was enjoying herself in the CBS video I posted yesterday. I remembered the picture of Cindy leaning on Don as they probably had just been introduce. I think that's my favorite image of the whole weekend. I hate that they won't show some of that on the 27th.

I think Glenn would had wanted everybody to enjoy themselves and not feel sad and that's what they did especially Cindy even though she was probably hurting inside and missing Glenn throughout the weekend.

[Brooke]

I thought Cindy looked absolutely gorgeous. Prettiest I've ever seen her look.

I don't know anything at all about Kings of Leon, but I thought they sounded fantastic on the clip of TIE that I heard.

Can't wait for the 27th!

[shunlvswx]

I thought Cindy looked absolutely gorgeous. Prettiest I've ever seen her look.

I don't know anything at all about Kings of Leon, but I thought they sounded fantastic on the clip of TIE that I heard.

Can't wait for the 27th!

Have you heard of the song Use Somebody. That's Kings Of Leon. I think a few pages back I posted a video of Kings Of Leon and Juanes.

I agree. She was gorgeous. Both dresses she wore on Saturday and Sunday were beautiful and I definitely would wore those dresses.

I would had loved to seen what the wives and children were clothes. i saw Jean and Marjorie's dress, but not Sharon since Don didn't walk the red carpet. From the WH reception video, it looks like Don's daughters had on a off the shoulder kind of dress.

Oh. I think I found out that the rest of the honorees family sit in the audience. It looks like only 2 rows where the honorees sit and then you have other people sitting up there too. I guess the big wigs. lol

[buffyfan145]

Love that pic of what the ribbons look like!!! :D Never actually seen that up close before. I agree Cindy looks so gorgeous too. And I think I read that Linda Ronstadt did the voice over for the video of band's history, which I hope is the case. :D

Thanks again Shun for all of these posts. I agree about how great it is to see todays current artists talk about their influences. You mostly now hear about the Eagles influence on today's country artists but not so much from today's rock/alt-rock. I always had a feeling Kings of Leon did have an Eagles influence, especially with their harmonies, and nice to see it confirmed. I actually just looked back into KOL's history and surprised me that originally the oldest brothers Caleb and Nathan (the lead singer and drummer) were actually originally in Nashville to be a country duo in the early 2000s. :D They didn't really go into rock music till their younger brother Jared (the bass player) and cousin Matthew (lead guitarist) graduated high school around 2002/2003 and joined their band and they all relocated to California. There's some other similarities with the Eagles from there on out.

As for songs that have an Eagles sound I would say besides their new album "Walls" which does mix back in their country & Southern rock sounds and the title track is a country style ballad (I also posted I think last month how the critics were calling this their "Hotel California" album by the influences and how it's now their biggest album yet), their older songs "Back Down South", "On Call", "Pickup Truck", and "Wait for Me" I would say have influences. Also "Closer" reminds me of "Hotel California" with the lyrics.

[shunlvswx]

Love that pic of what the ribbons look like!!! :D Never actually seen that up close before. I agree Cindy looks so gorgeous too. And I think I read that Linda Ronstadt did the voice over for the video of band's history, which I hope is the case. :D

i think I saw on facebook that Linda is doing the voice over for the video which I thought it was so great of Linda for doing that. She had so much history of the guys. I bet that surprise the guys.

[shunlvswx]

I wanted to post a quote that Don said in an interview he did for Unitedmags.com. I posted the link in Don's thread too.

http://www.unitedmags.com/rhap-session-don-henley


When the Eagles receive Kennedy Center Honors this month, you’ll be shouldering a legacy you cocreated with Glenn Frey. What’s it going to be like to accept this award as the remaining founder of the group?

It’s a very prestigious honor, and I’m very humbled and grateful to receive it. It’s going to be bittersweet because Glenn’s not there. It’s going to be difficult. His widow is going to come and sit in his place. He was the most enthusiastic about getting this award, and he really wanted to go and to participate. We are, at least from my perspective, doing it in his honor. From Don's quote, Glenn was soo looking forward to it last year. It just makes me sad.

[Freypower]

I can't wait to tell my husband that Steve Vai played Hotel California. :shock::guitar:

I would have thought he would do one of the solos at the end rather than Steuart.

Lovely sentiments about Glenn. It's so bloody sad.

[buffyfan145]

That is sad about Glenn and how much he was looking forward to it. :(

Saw KOL member Nathan Followill retweet his wife Jessie Baylin's Instagram photo of them performing "Take it Easy". They let her be one of the backup singers as she's a huge Eagles fan too. She's the blonde on the right.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BNrhHu3AA4Y/

[RudieCantFail]

Thank you very much, Shun, for the updates regarding KCH weekend! I liked seeing the pictures, and I need to look at the videos soon. It's really great that two of my favorites are being honored this year, the Eagles and Al Pacino!

[Jonny Come Lately]

Thanks to Shun for all the updates on the KCH! I think the performers were well chosen, with a good range of different acts (I would say the songs were well chosen too, but I think that go. goes without saying!) For me it's difficult to not to state the obvious in saying that it's a wonderful moment for Don, Joe and Tim tempered only by the dreadful shame that Glenn couldn't join them. I was glad to see that his family attended in his place in his honour.

Although it's very sad, I was kind of pleased when I read that Glenn was really enthusiastic about the honours. I think when people die, including those who I've known personally, I tend to be reassured when I think of things they said or did that defined their personalities, and his enthusiasm for the award strikes me as being totally 'Glenn', which made me smile. I like to think he was looking down on them.

[sodascouts]

I'm glad the award was granted in time for Glenn to be excited about it. He went out on top, that's for sure.

I want to join others in thanking shun for all her efforts. I appreciate it!

[shunlvswx]

*** Possible Spoiler ****
A question for someone who follows these things closely (Shun?): Could some of tonight's performers have been at the dinner? There are photos of Garth Brooks, Tricia Yearwood, Elle King, Bonnie Raitt and, of course, Ringo Starr. Of course, some may be there for James Taylor - has anyone ever given a tribute for two honorees in the same show? There are also some actors and musicians who might be paying tribute to the other honorees.

http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Photos/Highlights-from-the-2016-Kennedy-Center-Honors-Artists-Dinner/fp/10749/

Oops. UTW. I forgot to answer another part of your question. I've never seen performer paying tribute two honorees the same night.

[shunlvswx]

A few more pictures I found from the KCH.

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628353000?s=594x594

The national anthem being played. Wrong hand, Don.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352988?s=594x594

I like this one. I wonder what they are laughing at. Maybe at Ringo. LOL
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352840?s=594x594

I like this one. This is the take it all in, you deserve it picture.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352822?s=594x594

A better picture of all the honorees.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/pictured-left-to-right-rock-band-the-eagles-joe-walsh-don-henley-and-picture-id627829016?s=594x594

[UndertheWire]

Those are good. You can see the wives and "plus ones" behind them.

Can you explain what you mean about the "wrong hand" and the national anthem?

[shunlvswx]

Its our(the US) National Anthem which is the The Star-Spangled Banner. Its usually played at a lot of events(e.g. sports or big events like this). Like God Save the Queen is England's National Anthem.

Mostly everybody have their right hand over their heart when the national anthem is played or stand at attention like a few are doing in the picture. Its kinda a touchy subject right now with the national anthem, but that's another story for another time.

[buffyfan145]

Thanks for the pics Shun!!! :D Love them all and love James Taylor looking at them and clapping in that pic where the Eagles are being recognized.

[shunlvswx]

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352690?s=594x594
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352624?s=594x594
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352614?s=594x594

Steuart with Juanes and Steve Vai
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352608?s=594x594

Bob Seger
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352586?s=594x594

Vince Gill. A little tidbit. Vince has worked with all the Eagles.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352570?s=594x594

Kings of Leon
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352562?s=594x594

[Delilah]

Its our(the US) National Anthem which is the The Star-Spangled Banner. Its usually played at a lot of events(e.g. sports or big events like this). Like God Save the Queen is England's National Anthem.

Mostly everybody have their right hand over their heart when the national anthem is played or stand at attention like a few are doing in the picture. Its kinda a touchy subject right now with the national anthem, but that's another story for another time.

I don't remember ever doing this when I was a kid or being told this was the proper protocol. We held our hands over our hearts for the Pledge of Allegiance only. It seems to have become widely prevalent over the last 20 years to do the same for the national anthem. I suspect Don, growing up in Texas as I did, may have had a similar experience.

Thanks for posting these pics!

[Delilah]

Thank you for that, redstorm1968. I'm a little embarrassed to say I didn't realize that the protocol was actually codified in 1998!

[Brooke]

I like this one. This is the take it all in, you deserve it picture.
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352822?s=594x594


Anyone know who the dark haired lady to Jean's left is?

Thanks for finding these, shun!

[shunlvswx]

Al Pacino's girlfriend, Lucila Sola. She's only 37. :woah: She's my age. Well she's a year older than me.

[Brooke]

Ah ha! Thanks shun, once again!

[travlnman2]

Thanks shun for the pics.

[maryc2130]

Thank you so much for posting all these, Shun. I've really enjoyed looking at them.

It looks like those who have their hands over their hearts are using their right hands, which is what I would expect. Don, however, has his left hand over his heart. With Don, I have to wonder if it's purposeful or not.

[DivineDon]

A few more pictures I found from the KCH.

I like this one. I wonder what they are laughing at. Maybe at Ringo. LOL
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/argentine-pianist-martha-argerich-rock-band-the-eagles-screen-and-picture-id628352840?s=594x594





This is terrific. Thanks again, Shun for your commitment. :applause:


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[sodascouts]

I'm loving these photos!

[shunlvswx]

One more week until KCH.

Don will be on CBS This Morning again tomorrow. I don't know if this is a new interview or the one from earlier this month. He's probably going to talk more on KCH. Al Pacino was today. Other than James, Al and Don, I don't know if any of the other KCH will be on for the next couple of days.

[shunlvswx]

Here's a recap video from the gala. The Eagles are at the end. They come on around 3:21.

http://www.facebook.com/KennedyCenter/videos/10154574068320865/

[GlennLover]

They've starting to air promos on CBS.

[buffyfan145]

Only one more week!!! :D I'm excited seeing the ads too and did see Al's interview this morning. Looking forward to Don's tomorrow.

[shunlvswx]

Found this video on Youtube.

Here are the guys talking about the people who paid tribute to them. Its nice to hear from their own mouths how they felt about that night. Don and Timothy's comments are also included in the other video I posted. I agree with what Timothy said. I think Glenn would had wanted them to still do this and I'm glad they did.

They have clips of all the honorees talking about that night. I think this is the first time I've ever seen these videos. Their maybe more from other years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7C3NAQNZmg

[shunlvswx]

I had to post Mavis Staples video too because you get to see Timothy and then Jean in the background. Timothy later talks to Al in the background.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSnMEqt6RUE

Here's Al's video too. I love what he said about the Kennedy Center Honors.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9mbh6bUlK4

James' video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCGo5xg5_B4

[buffyfan145]

Thanks so much for the vids Shun!!! :D Loved getting to hear from all of them and I can't wait to watch this Tuesday!!!

[DivineDon]

None of these videos are available to view in Ireland - boo hoo! What's wrong with Europeans wanting to watch the KCH??? Not fair :(

[shunlvswx]

I think its not available outside of the US. I posted it on facebook last night and some from Australia couldn't see it.

[UndertheWire]

Maybe someone could let us know what was said.

[GlennLover]

Not available in Canada either. 😔

[shunlvswx]

Don was suppose to be on CBS This Morning and I still haven't seen the video pop up anywhere. I'm glad I DVR'd it days ago.

[shunlvswx]

Maybe someone could let us know what was said.

Don talked about how touched, honored and grateful they were for the performers that paid tribute to them.

Joe said they were in awe with the other recipients and it was a great graduating class.

Don talked about how Glenn was looking forward this and was the most excited of all of them with getting the award. He said he was missed and it was a wonderful tribute to him and his family. I don't know what he said after that.

Timothy then said Glenn was a big part of their lives and their careers. Timothy brought up Glenn would had liked that they carry on with this this year and possible a bit healing for Cindy and the kids.

I'm paraphrasing, but I think I got everything they said.

[UndertheWire]

Shun, thanks for the write-up. They've said similar things before so I can almost hear them say it. I hope someone puts the actual show on-line even if it doesn't stay up for long. Mostly, I'd like to hear the introduction.

[sodascouts]

Thanks for posting those videos, shun. Don looked especially emotional when talking about how excited Glenn was about the honor.

[shunlvswx]

Here's a little clip of Bob singing Heartache Tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmWUsYTKs5I

Hotel California
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ-hgBqu2Sk

[Houston Baby]

Thank you shun!! Getting closer........:yay:

[sodascouts]

Thanks for those videos.

This will definitely be bittersweet...

[buffyfan145]

Thanks again Shun!!! :D Can't wait to watch this!!!

[shunlvswx]

Here's an article.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/tv/tv-guy/os-kennedy-center-honors-bob-seger-soars-with-eagles-20161223-story.html

[sodascouts]

December 27. It won't be long now!

[travlnman2]

So no news on if Randy Bernie and Felder attended?

Can't wait for tomorrow.

[shunlvswx]

A nice article from Don talking about KCH and everything else.

http://www.albanyherald.com/features/arts_entertainment/eagles-among-latest-recipients-of-kennedy-honors/article_2b3e14dd-81b3-53d4-b7c1-320df276ebf1.html

[GlennLover]

The CBS interview was the same one shown before but, Gayle did mention Timothy.

[Brooke]

Saw it advertised last night and can't wait for tonight!

[buffyfan145]

I can't wait to watch tonight too!!! :D So excited to see all the performances. I also saw CBS This Morning reair Don's interview but it was slightly extended.

[shunlvswx]

SO they did show the interview again. I know they did an interview with Martha yesterday. I like that they did interviews with this year's honorees. I don't know if they do that every year or this was the first time.

I did post the new video that included Timothy last week, but I have it in Don's thread.

Here's the video that includes Don talking about Timothy. Darn. Don's eyes are soo bright in this video.

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/don-henley-on-the-eagles-and-rise-to-fame/

[shunlvswx]

I'm excited about tonight too, but I'm also glad this is almost over. My my my with all the negativity that came with this. I'm glad it will be over tonight.

I also have my DVR set for tonight and I have my tissue ready just in case I start to cry.

[shunlvswx]

Here's the preview commercial for tonight. You should see the guys part in this clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1bmrif8oKc

[Delilah]

So no news on if Randy Bernie and Felder attended?

Can't wait for tomorrow.

Even if they are not in attendance, their presence will be felt--Don's with every note that is played on HC, Randy's with that groovin' bassline, and Bernie's guitar parts he created on PEF, even if they are not played exactly as the original. Of course, I will also be thinking of Glenn throughout, but especially during PEF and HT.

[shunlvswx]

20 more minutes until showtime.

[shunlvswx]

Its time!!!!

[shunlvswx]

James's tribute was great. We even got a glance Don, Joe, and Timothy clapping along.

[shunlvswx]

Joe was in Marvis' montage. I didn't know he was on stage with her.

[shunlvswx]

I forgot the JFK tribute. That tribute and then the guys. I think they are doing only one song and his grandchildren will talk.

[shunlvswx]

The guys are next after the commercial break.

[Shadowland07]

I haven't read any of the other posts yet, but I found it disappointing. It felt rushed, at least what was aired. Where the other tributes and segments had a good pace, everything about the Eagles segment seemed rushed for time. Verses were cut out, the "Hotel California" solo was cut, everything was just edited for time. It ruined it for me. I'm glad they were honored, but as a fan it was just disappointing to watch.

[shunlvswx]

I knew they were going to cut verses and bridges from songs. I wasn't surprised. Plus we don't know if they edited the songs for broadcast. The performers might had did it that. I didn't feel it was rushed. I guess I should posted what I said on facebook on here.

I enjoyed it. I thought all the performers did a great job. I thought I was going to cry, but I didn't. Seeing Cindy enjoying herself put a smile on my face. I loved seeing the guys enjoying themselves too. I wonder if Joe knew if Ringo was going to introduce them. That's a big secret to keep from your brother in law. LOL I would had loved to seen the guys faced when Ringo told them Linda was doing the narration.

Bob tore Heartache Tonight up. HE did a great job. Glenn would had been so proud of his mentor. IT was good to see Joe doing the ohh ohh.

I loved seeing the audience singing along. Even some younger people were singing. James singing along and the president singing Life in the Fast Lane. I saw Gayle King singing along to all the songs.

Here's the order.
Take It Easy
Hotel California
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Heartache Tonight
Life In The Fast Lane

It was a great show. I enjoyed everybody's tribute. I feel Glenn was there that night enjoying himself alongside his bandmates and family.

[LuvTim]

It was fun to watch. My brother texted me from NC, and he never does that about anything on tv, so....guess he loves them, too!! Yay!!
I enjoyed it. :inlove:

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I could have done with out all the shots of gayle king singing behind the president
Why was she even there.....?....


Glad linda intrOduced
Glad to see cindy and her daughter having fun

So so sad
Hard to believe glenn is gone

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I haven't read any of the other posts yet, but I found it disappointing. It felt rushed, at least what was aired. Where the other tributes and segments had a good pace, everything about the Eagles segment seemed rushed for time. Verses were cut out, the "Hotel California" solo was cut, everything was just edited for time. It ruined it for me. I'm glad they were honored, but as a fan it was just disappointing to watch.

I agree
Do one less songbut do it right
I mean hotel is so Iconic
I did enjoy james taylor alot

[GlennLover]

They did cut other honoree's songs too.

I was glad to see Cindy & Taylor enjoying themselves too, but tears came to my eyes during Heartache Tonight.

Sharon Henley seemed to be enjoying the show most of all.

[shunlvswx]

True. They cut everybody's songs in half. Not just the Eagles. You're be lucky if they play a whole song. They do that every year.

I loved seeing Joe and Don's faces as Steve Vai and Steuart did that famous guitar duo. Even if the guitar duo was cut short, I'm glad they did leave in the ending.

The ending was funny.

[sodascouts]

I teared up when I heard Glenn's voice at the end of the introductory segment. A band for all time indeed. The music lives on.

Perhaps some of the tributes weren't ideal (although Vince Gill and Bob Seger were amazing) but I'm just glad they got this honor. I loved seeing them so celebrated, seeing people of all ages singing along, seeing them get the kudos they deserve from the highest level.

Most importantly, the guys themselves and their loved ones seemed to enjoy the tributes as well as be moved by them. They earned this.

[MaryCalifornia]

I thought it was really nice. They always edit for time in this sort of televised show, I'm glad we got 5 songs instead of 4. Wouldn't want to cut any one of the songs they played.

Were Randy, Bernie and Felder even mentioned? I was so happy to hear Linda...I might have missed it.

[FWIW]

After seeing the other tributes, I expected the Eagles songs to be edited. While I would have loved to hear full versions, I thought all the performers were great. And Shun, I completely agree with you -- Bob Seger nailed HT! I could feel the emotion in his performance.

What a treat to see the audience all singing along to the songs, including James Taylor singing along to PEF and President Obama singing along to LITFL. It was heartwarming to see Cindy and Taylor having fun. They've been through so much this past year. All in all, IMO, it was a wonderful celebration of the influence and importance of the Eagles.

[shunlvswx]

Here's the video of the whole tribute. It sucks that the video montage is not included in the video. I don't know why this person left it out. When I do find the video of the video montage, I will post it. I found a video of the montage, but its not the whole thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS0LVUoEF3o

[Brooke]

I thought it was great and as I said on Fb, Bob rocks! He was fantastic on HT and the whole group on LITFL was awesome.

Loved Linda'S comments and wish she could have actually been there.

I enjoyed seeing the audience rocking out, but got real tired of Gayle King. Why was she shown so much?

I loved Marjorie and Taylor dancing and Cindy enjoying it all around.

I did think Glenn should have been mentioned a bit more. I teared up during PEF too.

[shunlvswx]

Here's the full show from the CBS website. This video does include the video montage. I don't know if anybody can't see it outside of the US.

If you don't want to watch the whole thing, the guys tribute on around 1:12:00.

http://www.cbs.com/shows/kennedy_center_honors/video/2C7E7F70-AE41-D043-E8E5-2997BB5C7A02/the-39th-annual-kennedy-center-honors/

[NightMistBlue]

Thank you, Shun. I'll watch it during my lunch hour, wasn't able to stay awake last night after a long day of travel.

One viewer said that "the other three" were not mentioned during the video montage or any other time. Anyone know if that's true? I'm not trying to stir the pot, honestly. We all know that ship has sailed, the matter is closed.

[shunlvswx]

I thought it was great and as I said on Fb, Bob rocks! He was fantastic on HT and the whole group on LITFL was awesome.

Loved Linda'S comments and wish she could have actually been there.

I enjoyed seeing the audience rocking out, but got real tired of Gayle King. Why was she shown so much?

I loved Marjorie and Taylor dancing and Cindy enjoying it all around.

I did think Glenn should have been mentioned a bit more. I teared up during PEF too.

Technically. They were trying to show the president watching and enjoying the performances of all the honorees, but I guess when you're sitting right behind him, you're going to be shown a lot.

As I was watching PEF, it looked like Don was tearing up. I really don't know how they got through it. Timothy looked like he wanted to break down a few times when they showed him. Don was trying to hold back his emotions, but I did see him tear up during PEF. Joe seem fine.

I remembered that video clip of highlights of the show and remembered Taylor tearing up and Sharon comforting her. Now I know why she started to cry. They had just finished showing the video montage and I would cry too.

It was great seeing Cindy having fun. I don't know she got through the night. Heck that whole weekend, but it seem like she made it through.

[NightMistBlue]

Were Randy, Bernie and Felder even mentioned?

Apparently not. :ack:

[shunlvswx]

Thank you, Shun. I'll watch it during my lunch hour, wasn't able to stay awake last night after a long day of travel.

One viewer said that "the other three" were not mentioned during the video montage or any other time. Anyone know if that's true? I'm not trying to stir the pot, honestly. We all know that ship has sailed, the matter is closed.

They were shown in the video like I said they would, but yes. They weren't mention, but I did say they would be shown in the video montage.

They basically focused on Don and Glenn starting the band. I was starting to worry they wouldn't say anything on Timothy and Joe, but they did at the end and shown pictures from the current Eagles at the beginning before they went into the history of the band.

I forgot to mention that I loved the ending of the montage of Don, Joe, Timothy and Glenn saying their different quotes from HOTE. Then hearing Glenn ending it, I see why Taylor would cry.

[shunlvswx]

Also. Did I missed something? When did Ringo win an Oscar?

[buffyfan145]

I loved it!!! :D Having watched the KCH before they always edit the songs so CBS can air commercials and get it to a 2 hour broadcast. Bob Seger was amazing and loved his version of "HT"!!! :yay: So great seeing Taylor and Marjorie dancing. Loved everyone together at the end too, Vince Gill did great, so did Juanes, and being a Kings of Leon fan they did so great doing "TIE"!!! :D I loved Linda narrating and was hoping they would mention Randy, Bernie, and Felder but they were shown in the pics and video segments. Loved Ringo being the one to speak about them too. My Mom loved watching as well and my brother watched the Eagles segment even though he was watching football mostly. Loved seeing so many dance and sing along as well.

I also loved the tribute segments for James, Mavis, Al, and Martha. I forgot they honor President Kennedy too and was nice seeing his grandchildren.

Also, Gayle King was there because of her being on CBS This Morning and CBS always has their representatives there. Julie Chen from "The Talk" and her husband who owns CBS were also there too and saw a couple other reporters from other networks that are owned by CBS as well.

ETA: Shun, just looked it up and Ringo along with the other Beatles won an Oscar for Best Score for the "Let it Be" film.

[shunlvswx]

I loved the tribute to JFK. The lady who sang the Impossible Dream(I forgot her name again) did a great job.

It was cool to see Caroline's children all grown up. They look like their mother and can see the Kennedy gene in them. Jack is a cutie. lol

[Delilah]

Underwhelmed. Except for Bob Seger's performance.

Granted, I've never watched this show from beginning to end; I've only seen bits and parts. There was a muted quality about the whole thing that's hard to put into words. Sheryl Crow sounded shrill singing "Fire and Rain". The tribute to Al Pacino was kinda nice; I liked the references to his famous movie lines.

The Kings of Leon and Juanes(?) looked nervous and their performances were a little subdued. Still, it was great to see young people performing Eagles songs. However, it made the house band (or what I'm assuming is the house band) seem out of place. I like Vince Gill, but I've seen and heard better performances from him. Maybe I need to watch again but it felt like he was going through the motions, kind of. It could have been that "rushed" quality someone else referred to earlier in the thread.

Bob was awesome. He put a lot of heart and soul into his performance. It was nice to see Mrs. Frey and her daughter enjoying themselves and dancing. Don didn't look happy at times. Joe and Timothy smiled quite a bit.

By the end the Obamas looked bored. But another poster pointed out how Gayle King was singing along so maybe they were annoyed with that instead. The narration about the band's history was all about Glenn and Don, of course. There was a line or two about Joe and Timothy, which focused on Joe's class clown persona and Timothy's high vocals, because apparently that's all they offer musically :roll:

Unfortunately, I missed the last performance. I believe I'll reserve my thoughts on the Three Who Shall Not Be Named, and apparently, Whose Images Shall Not Be Shown If It Can Possibly Be Avoided, and post them on the other thread.

Telling that 4/5 of the songs performed came from the debut album and Hotel California.

[travlnman2]

They were shown in the video like I said they would, but yes. They weren't mention, but I did say they would be shown in the video montage.

They basically focused on Don and Glenn starting the band. I was starting to worry they wouldn't say anything on Timothy and Joe, but they did at the end and shown pictures from the current Eagles at the beginning before they went into the history of the band.

I forgot to mention that I loved the ending of the montage of Don, Joe, Timothy and Glenn saying their different quotes from HOTE. Then hearing Glenn ending it, I see why Taylor would cry.

You were right. I am pretty sure most of the people in that room knew who the other guys were. Google is your friend so people who are knew to the band will know who they are. I dont think we were shown the whole video because they cut it for time constrants. Hopefully we get full performances like But it is nice that they included full photos with Bernie, Felder and Randy and the way they held the photos for a while was telling.

I dont think them being cut out was done with bad intentions just because they were focusing on Don, Glenn, Joe and Timmothy.


Bonham wasnt honored with Zepplin and Keith Moon and John Enstiwile werent honoered with The Who

[shunlvswx]

You were right. I am pretty sure most of the people in that room knew who the other guys were. Google is your friend so people who are knew to the band will know who they are. I dont think we were shown the whole video because they cut it for time constrants. Hopefully we get full performances like But it is nice that they included full photos with Bernie, Felder and Randy and the way they held the photos for a while was telling

I dont think them being cut out was done with bad intentions just because they were focusing on Don, Glenn, Joe and Timmothy.

Bonham wasnt honored with Zepplin and Keith Moon and John Enstiwile werent honoered with The Who

Thank you for being positive about that. I know you were one of the person who wished the other three were there. I said last year into this year when they announced for an honoree that the other three will either get mention and/or shown in the video montage. I would had agree that it would had been completely wrong if they were omitted completely from the montage, but they weren't. But I guess being seen in pictures and videos wasn't enough.

You are right. You can go on any other website or google the Eagles and they will mention the other three guys who are not in the band even if their were 4 current Eagles. And you're right. The people in the audience probably knew who Bernie, Felder and Randy were not just Don, Glenn, Joe and Timothy.

I think that was all for the video. The video didn't seem like it was cut other than editing different videos and pictures in there. I don't think we will see the full performances if their were full. I don't think they ever post the whole gala later.

I for one am happy this is over. I have gotten soo tired of the negativity that's been going on with this announcement since last year. Now I'm focusing in seeing the other surviving member that even includes Felder.

ETA: I saw you added some more to your post. The situation with the Who and Led Zeppelin was KCH only honored living honorees. If both John's and Keith were still alive today, they would had been included. Of course they were mention in their video montage.

It was exception with Glenn since he knew about the award before he died in January and that's why he was included. I'm glad Cindy and the kids were part of the festivities that weekend. They didn't have to do that. Cindy got what would had been his ribbon and like KCH promised, they had Cindy sitting with the guys on the front row and she probably was sitting where Glenn would had been sitting if he was alive.

[travlnman2]

Thank you for being positive about that. I know you were one of the person who wished the other three were there. I said earlier that the other three will either get mention and/or shown in the video montage. I would had agree that it would had been completely wrong if they were omitted completely from the montage, but they weren't. But I guess being seen in pictures and videos wasn't enough.

You are right. You can go on any other website or google the Eagles and they will mention the other three guys who are not in the band even if their were 4 current Eagles. And you're right. The people in the audience probably knew who Bernie, Felder and Randy were not just Don, Glenn, Joe and Timothy.

I think that was all for the video. The video didn't seem like it was cut other than editing different videos and pictures in there. I don't think we will see the full performances if their were full. I don't think they ever post the whole gala later.

I for one am happy this is over. I have gotten soo tired of the negativity that's been going on with this announcement since last year. Now I'm focusing in seeing the other surviving member that even includes Felder.

ETA: I saw you added some more to your post. The situation with the Who and Led Zeppelin was KCH only honored living honorees. If both John's and Keith were still alive today, they would had been included. Of course they were mention in their video montage.


It was exception with Glenn since he knew about the award before he died in January and that's why he was included.

I thought it was that Townsend and Daltry were the only current members of the Band.

[shunlvswx]

I thought it was that Townsend and Daltry were the only current members of the Band.

Yes they were the last surviving members of the Who just like Led Zeppelin. John Entwistle (and even Keith) would had been sitting up there with them too if he didn't die 6 years before the Who was made honorees in 2008.

Since their has been a handful of duos and groups to ever get a KCH, I think this was the first time KCH ever honored somebody who had died before the award ceremony happened.

Now I don't know if the guys would had accepted this award if this happened years after Glenn died. I doubt they would had accepted it without Glenn even though this was different since they were suppose to get it last year and Glenn died a month after the ceremony.

[thelongrun]

Hi all. I have not seen the full show (in Mexico) , and regardless I am hispanic, I am sure Juanes (Colombian Pop singer) to do HC was a very bad, bad, unfortunate choice... Shame on the organiz., wasted opp, just like the Grammys when the very small Tribute to Glenn.. IMHO. My best to all of you friends.

[NightMistBlue]

I enjoyed the performances a lot more than I thought I would! But yes, it did seem that many of the peeps were nervous, understandably. Has Vince Gill recorded PEF? I shall look into that. I really liked his reading of it and his voice is wonderfully well suited to the song. Loved seeing Mr. & Mrs. James Taylor singing along too.

OT: James has aged into my Irish grandpa, the spitting image!

P.S. I didn't mind Gayle King being in the President's party, but what about that guy from the Daily Show?! He's not even American. Oh well. The President can invite whomever he'd like.

P.S.S. Joe's wife Marjory seems like a great gal, loads of fun.

[thelongrun]

By the way if you know about some Site to see the full show on line will be great! Thanks. JP tlr

[NightMistBlue]

thelongrun, esta aqui: http://www.cbs.com/shows/kennedy_center_honors/video/2C7E7F70-AE41-D043-E8E5-2997BB5C7A02/the-39th-annual-kennedy-center-honors/

Gracias a Shun

Juanes didn't do badly at all but seems uncomfortable with English.

[thelongrun]

thelongrun, esta aqui: http://www.cbs.com/shows/kennedy_center_honors/video/2C7E7F70-AE41-D043-E8E5-2997BB5C7A02/the-39th-annual-kennedy-center-honors/

Gracias a Shun

Thnaks so much Night.... CBS was asking for a register and payment Yesterday... I will look that. Thanks. JP