2013 Sundance Film Festival - DVD Premiere

[Freypower]

I don't wish to keep harping on this subject, but when I see things like this, it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I feel it makes Don look petty and childish. I get it--you guys parted on bad terms but let's try to take the higher ground and at least say his freaking name. No one's asking you to hug him or blow him a kiss.



I'm ok with that. It's actually one time more than I would of expected, to be honest. And I'm not so sure he would have spoken then had Don not pulled him into the conversation. And that was cute!

I thought it was Glenn. Glenn said 'Timothy, why did YOU join the Eagles' & he said 'why wouldn't I'? If Don said something to him, I missed it.

[Freypower]

Yes, I agree with Sara too. We're putting all of this on the band when we really have no idea what goes on behind closed doors. As I said in my last post, I really don't think that Don Felder has any desire to get back with the Eagles. Of course it would be awesome for all sorts of nostalgic reasons if he did play with them again, but I just don't see it happening. I kind of feel like that ship has sailed.

As I mentioned before, Pink Floyd got back together for Live 8, which pleased a lot of fans, but they were adamant, even after that performance, that they would not tour. David Gilmour said in an interview that, even though Live 8 was incredible and emotional for all of them, there were old issues that started to niggle even during rehearsals. They're grown-ups and they just know that, however much respect they might have for each other as musicians and however much success they have shared in their lives, they are just not compatible on a long-term basis. They all knew that touring together would be a nightmare, no matter how satisfying those few minutes of playing together on stage were. We have to respect that. I feel the same way about the Eagles. Even if they have somewhat forgiven each other (I doubt Don calls up Glenn and bitches about Felder on a regular basis... if ever!), old wounds run deep and sometimes personalities and working methods just cause friction by their very natures. It would be madness to try to make something work in that situation, just because it might make a few hardcore Felder fans happy. Pleasing the fans is obviously something they try to do but, as we know by our set list discussions, you are never going to please everyone. There comes a point where you just stop trying and do what you feel is right and what makes you happy.

I'm just thrilled that this whole thing is happening and I can't wait to see what kind of surprises this tour throws at us. I am just as excited about the possible inclusion of 'honorary' Eagles members as I am about any former members. It will be a fun ride and I'm sure we will feel like we know, and understand, the band on a whole new level after we've seen these films.

Eloquent summing up. I would add that they might have got past the lawsuit if there then hadn't been the book & songs like You Don't Have Me with its line 'empty heart & wicked soul'. Frey & Henley took enough from Felder. To err is human, to forgive divine. Frey & Henley are not divine (though I am aware I sometimes give the impression that I think Glenn is, at least).

I was lucky. I saw Felder on the HFO tour. Therefore it doesn't matter as much to me as it does to some of our members. I have to be honest about that.

[TimothyBFan]

I thought it was Glenn. Glenn said 'Timothy, why did YOU join the Eagles' & he said 'why wouldn't I'? If Don said something to him, I missed it.

My mistake, you're right. Sorry about that. Either way, it was very cute!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I finally had time to go through all the twitter search results! Here's a video of the press conference, I don't think it's on here yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=395shjoNuCA

thanks verna.,,,,
such a cool clip and I wanted you to know I appreciate that you took the time to find it,,,,I love this thread it is so cool

[Brooke]

Eloquent summing up. I would add that they might have got past the lawsuit if there then hadn't been the book & songs like You Don't Have Me with its line 'empty heart & wicked soul'. Frey & Henley took enough from Felder. To err is human, to forgive divine. Frey & Henley are not divine (though I am aware I sometimes give the impression that I think Glenn is, at least).

Totally agree here Fp.

[Topkat]

I can't speak for Don but from what I've read it's not about money, it's about Felder betraying him and the band.

I know it's good to forgive but let's be real, we probably all have people in our lives who we have a hard time forgiving so think about that before you cast stones. None of us is perfect, not even Don Henley.

Excuse me, but don't you think Felder felt betrayed when he was FIRED from the band, really without any notice! If Henley felt betrayed, I don't get why? What did he expect when they fired Felder? Did they expect him to just say OK, see ya? And just walk? I'm not sure how it got to a lawsuit, but sorry, it was mostly about the MONEY!!! Felder was part of the band since 75, & was in a legal contract with them...

If Don wanted to truely make this a resumption concert or whatever it is he's calling it, "The History of the Eagles Tour" Well, Felder is a big part of that history. Henley opened it all to discussion when he mentioned that "former members" would be involved in the tour. Now hearing a statement like that, people are going to be asking about Felder.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well TK – I can’t speak for HD here, but I can speak for myself. First of all, I think you would find people here would respond more positively to you if you could make your posts less confrontational when disagreeing about something. It is possible to discuss differences here without being rude. I don’t want to turn this thread into a rehash of Felder’s firing and lawsuit because that is not what’s at issue here. Besides, I think we’ve been there and done that already. The issue here is about what has transpired since then, and, specifically, how the band feels now. I would have to agree with most others here and say that I don’t believe including or excluding Felder in the upcoming tour has anything to do with money – as others have said, it’s about personality clashes. Whether fans like it or not, it just may not be worth the stress for the band to include Felder. We can continue to respectfully discuss it here all we like, but, in the end, the decision is up to the band, not the fans. Even if we don’t like their choice, we have to respect their right to make it.

[Topkat]

Well TK – I can’t speak for HD here, but I can speak for myself. First of all, I think you would find people here would respond more positively to you if you could make your posts less confrontational when disagreeing about something. It is possible to discuss differences here without being rude. I don’t want to turn this thread into a rehash of Felder’s firing and lawsuit because that is not what’s at issue here. Besides, I think we’ve been there and done that already. The issue here is about what has transpired since then, and, specifically, how the band feels now. I would have to agree with most others here and say that I don’t believe including or excluding Felder in the upcoming tour has anything to do with money – as others have said, it’s about personality clashes. Whether fans like it or not, it just may not be worth the stress for the band to include Felder. We can continue to respectfully discuss it here all we like, but, in the end, the decision is up to the band, not the fans. Even if we don’t like their choice, we have to respect their right to make it.

Well, I don't think my post was rude or confrontational but that is your opinion. Anyway, maybe you misunderstood my post, but I was saying that the original lawsuit was about money, not the upcoming tour. I know that isn't about the money.

There is a lot of Felder bashing on this board by several people & I just feel sometimes that he gets blamed for everything & that some people have said rude & nasty things about him. It just gets me upset, so sometimes I defend him, because very few around here do. Having seen him play with the Eagles, I do know what an awesome addition he was to the band. In any case I didn't mean to offend anyone, just trying to see Felder's side of things.

As for Felder doing the tour, yes I agree, unfortunately, it's not likely to happen. If it does it would be a shock!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

OK....we really dont know what happen between those guys...we only have bits and pieces .....I mean TK how do YOU really know??? were you a fly on the wall or present at their discussions??

I have rewatched the HFO video and JMO Fleder comes off as being full of himself and better than the other guys....and lesat we forget it always has been DH and GF's band ....

Yes DH did bring things up about past members....This thread shouldnt be about fleder (there are enough other ones on this board about that man)
I bring this thread up to read the event that is posted here the sundance film felstival-dvd priemier....CAN WE STAY ON POINT TO THAT PLEASE???

I know that DH mentioned "other former members"... I am sure that they will figure out a way to do it harmoniously and stress free for everyone involved in the band ...MAybe by showing film clips behind them somthing cival.
JMO TK I agree with KAy...tt

[Victim of Love]

A bit more on point here, I just checked the bidding on the autographed guitar from Sundance and it's up to $8300 I sure wish I had that kind of money to 'play' with. Hopefully the highest bidder won't secret it away somewhere. On the other hand, the proceeds are for a good cause.