Eagles Year in Review: 2015

[sodascouts]

I thought it would be fun to compile a list of the big events of the year. I wasn't sure if I should include Glenn's health problems or Randy's legal troubles - what do you guys think? Anyway, if there's anything else I've missed, just let me know - especially if you can think of something for August. I have having an empty month!

JANUARY
9 Timothy B. Schmit performs with Poco as they are inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame

FEBRUARY
18 Eagles kick off the Australian / New Zealand leg of the History of the Eagles tour in Perth
19-23 Don Felder participates in the Rock Legends Cruise

MARCH
15 Don Felder: Live in Las Vegas airs on AXS
31 Ringo Starr's Postcards from Paradise with Joe Walsh as a guest is released

APRIL
18 Joe Walsh performs at the 2015 Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in honor of Ringo Starr
24 James Newton, with the support of Randy Meisner's former wife and three children, files papers in Los Angeles probate court asking that Randy be placed under a court-supervised conservatorship governing both his personal and financial matters; Randy feels this is not necessary. He and his wife contest the matter in court.

MAY
14 Joe Walsh appears at "Evening Celebrating the Who" in Chicago, IL
19 Eagles kick off the final leg of the History of the Eagles tour in Austin, TX

JUNE
21-22 Timothy B. Schmit is a guest performer on a show celebrating the Kingston Trio, filmed for television

JULY
15 - Eagles are announced as 2015 Kennedy Center Honorees
29 Eagles play last show of the History of the Eagles tour in Bossier City, LA

SEPTEMBER
15 A settlement is reached in Randy Meisner's probate case; no details were released
16 Joe Walsh kicks off a brief “toor” in Warren, OH
20 Billy Joel interviews Don Henley at the Kaufmann Concert Hall in New York, NY
25 Don Henley releases his first album in 15 years, Cass County

OCTOBER
1 Goldmine inducts Glenn Frey into their Hall of Fame
3 Don Henley kicks off his Cass County tour in Phoenix, AZ
3 Joe Walsh plays benefit at Montclair High School in Montclair, NJ
4 Joe Walsh performs at UNITE to Face Addiction Rally
8 Don Henley performs at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN for the first time
24 Don Henley’s Austin City Limits concert airs on PBS

NOVEMBER
3 Joe Walsh appears on ABC's "Wicked City"
5 Eagles announce that they will postpone their acceptance of the Kennedy Center honor until 2016 because Glenn Frey must undergo surgery for a recurring health issue
30 Joe Walsh does Q&A at LA College of Music

DECEMBER
6 Eagles receive a mini-celebration at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony despite their absence; Miranda Lambert performs "Desperado"

[Freypower]

My own opinion is they are worthy of mention.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Good recap, Soda. And I agree that Randy's and Glenn's issues should be mentioned. They were newsworthy, even if they weren't good news. Plus, mentioning the announcement of Glenn's health issues will put more perspective on why they were not present at the Kennedy Centre ceremony for future reference, IMO.

[MaryCalifornia]

Thanks for the great recap, Soda!

Agree with FP and Dreamer.

Does anyone else feel like 2015 was a really looooong year???!! I can't believe that Poco thing was less than a year ago! Here's to a good 2016.

[NOLA]

Agree with the rest - all major events should be included whether good or bad. Don't skip on the history. ;-)

[sodascouts]

You guys have convinced me. I'll change it after I look up the dates.

[NightMistBlue]

Soda, this is probably too long/detailed for your purpose, but feel free to adapt if it's helpful:

April 24, 2015 James Newton files papers in Los Angeles probate court asking that Randy Meisner be placed under a court-supervised conservatorship governing both his personal and financial matters. Newton describes himself as a longtime friend of Randy’s. Declarations are filed the same day with the court by Randy’s three children and his former accountant Ron Moore. The nominated conservator is Frumeh Labow.

4/30/2015 Randy and Lana are interviewed by the website/television show TMZ outside of a deli in Studio City. They say the conservatorship talk is really a plot to grab his cash. Randy says he doesn't need anyone making decisions for him.

Randy is represented in court by attorney Bruce Fuller. He files an Objection Document to Newton’s petition on 5/7/2015. Randy makes several court appearances throughout the summer, disputing there is any reason for a conservatorship. He is able to handle his own affairs.

September 2015: a tentative settlement is reached between the parties.

[UndertheWire]

The announcement of the Kennedy Center Award deserves an entry. You can then have a November item about the postponement and the reason given (Glenn's health).

[sodascouts]

NMB, thanks for your help. I will adapt that.

You might think "delayed response" but I just got back in town from a conference - sorry for taking so long!

UTW - I have actual awarding of the Kennedy honor up there for December, so I figured I didn't need to have the announcement of it, too. However, Glenn's illness postponing the award does complicate it a bit! I don't even know what to put for that - "Nov. 5: Glenn Frey must undergo surgery for recurring health issues"?

[Freypower]

NMB, thanks for your help. I will adapt that.

You might think "delayed response" but I just got back in town from a conference - sorry for taking so long!

UTW - I have actual awarding of the Kennedy honor up there for December, so I figured I didn't need to have the announcement of it, too. However, Glenn's illness postponing the award does complicate it a bit! I don't even know what to put for that - "Nov. 5: Glenn Frey must undergo surgery for recurring health issues"?

In my view that speaks for itself & doesn't need to be further explained.

[DJ]

Great recap Soda. I too agree all news good or bad so go into timeline.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Regarding the Kennedy Center Honors, I could be wrong about this, but I still don't feel this has been captured accurately. I'm not trying to be nit-picky, but I don't think the band were honored in absentia - the way I understood it is that the honor has been postponed until this year. It is confusing though because I'm not sure if they will officially be listed as 2015 or 2016 recipients. To me the events would be more accurate if stated as follows:

July 15 - Eagles are announced as 2015 Kennedy Center Honorees.

November 5 - Eagles announce that they will postpone their acceptance of the Kennedy Center honor until 2016 because Glenn Frey must undergo surgery for a recurring health issue.

December 6 - Eagles receive a mini-celebration at the Kennedy Center Honors celebration when host Stephen Colbert announces that they had to postpone their honor and Miranda Lambert performs Desperado.

[GlennLover]

Regarding the Kennedy Center Honors, I could be wrong about this, but I still don't feel this has been captured accurately. I'm not trying to be nit-picky, but I don't think the band were honored in absentia - the way I understood it is that the honor has been postponed until this year. It is confusing though because I'm not sure if they will officially be listed as 2015 or 2016 recipients. To me the events would be more accurate if stated as follows:

July 15 - Eagles are announced as 2015 Kennedy Center Honorees.

November 5 - Eagles announce that they will postpone their acceptance of the Kennedy Center honor until 2016 because Glenn Frey must undergo surgery for a recurring health issue.

December 6 - Eagles receive a mini-celebration at the Kennedy Center Honors celebration when host Stephen Colbert announces that they had to postpone their honor and Miranda Lambert performs Desperado.

Excellent, FP!

[NOLA]

Great job on the timeline, Soda, love it! :thumbsup: