How did you become a fan of the Eagles/a specific Eagle?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I also really enjoyed your story, Deb. I'm so glad for you that you had the opportunity to meet Joe. I know how much of a thrill that must have been for you.

[jdubfan]

My Joe m&g was a highlight of a lifetime, but such a typical event for me. I can't do peaceful easy, there always has to be trauma and drama. I'd been notified about a month before that I had been "picked", but long story short, I didn't get the "official info" until 3:30 the afternoon of the show. My directions are to be at the arena by 5:15 or I won't get in. And I'm at my friend's house 2 hrs away from Chicago. So we busted a$$ to Chi, only to get stuck in traffic. I'm so freaked out, I'm ready to bail and hoof it. But finally we get to the arena and...nothing is going on, no traffic, people, nothing. We find a guy who says they open at 5:15. My watch which says 5:45. wth? One minor thing...we forgot about the time change I wasn't going to miss it, I was one relieved puppy. So we went down to the Billy Goat for cheezborges of the John Belushi SNL skit fame, complete with a stuffed goat and a Belushi tribute corner. I applied some spackle and tried hair repair in the ladies room, we'd left in such a hurry I didn't even get to change clothes.
Back at the arena, we look for the signs that were to guide us. No signs. Security, willcall, nobody knows where we go. There's one access door and it's locked. Back up goes the blood pressure. That finally gets figured out, we get approved, checked in and seated, ready to meet Joe about 6:30. We get a nice bunch of swag, with snacks, pop and water. Very nice. There's a list of things to do/not do with Joe that gets told to us a couple times. Then, in bounces Joe. He immediately covers his face with both hands, shakes his head and makes a growling noise. He peeks thru his fingers and says "Wow, there's a lot of you." The guy that's gonna be playing in front of 20K people in a little while seems as nervous as I am, I thought that was very sweet of him . He changes how he wants things done, he'll come meet us then come around again and sign stuff. My friend is before me and has the deer in the headlights look, all that comes out is "Oh Sh!t, I can't remember", which makes Joe laugh pretty hard. He says "You'll have that". Then suddenly, he's extending his hand to me with a small smile. I just about lost it too. I grab his hand and it was like an electrical charge hit me. Everything I had worked on to say was gone. So, I smile and said "I can't think of anything you haven't heard a million times. Just thank you for all the music and lyrics and shows. You're the best." Pretty smooth. Joe thanks me. Shoulda stopped there, but nooo. "And thanks for providing the groove to my very fun but very mis-spent youth." His whole face immediately really sad look. He threw his head back with an "Oh" and then back forward with another "Oh", grabbed both my hands and leans in until we're forehead to forehead and whispers "I hope I didn't mess you up too bad."
This must be the "life passing before your eyes" thing people go thru when they die. Time slowed and millions of thoughts went round my head. His eyes twinkled like gold sparklers, he smelled really good, his hair looked like cotton candy and I wanted to touch it really bad, his hands were huge, soft and warm. It had to be just a second but I said "OH NO. I wouldn't be who I am without it. I had a blast, and I'm fine." (Little does he know, indeed) He says "Good, I'm glad" and lets my hands go, and goes on to the next guy. In my head, I'm screaming HOLY CRAP, Joe freakin' Walsh was just against my freakin' forehead!! When he comes back around to sign my poster. He says "Oh, Confessor, that's old." I told him I'd had it for a long time and never dreamed I'd get to have it signed. He took his time and was very careful with his sig. Handed it back and said "Well, there ya go." I thanked him for taking so much time with us. He said "Pleasure's all mine." Then he stood in the middle of us for some Q n A, said how he thought the tour was going, and said many times how greatful they all were for the fanbase they had. He took so much time and made an effort to have a real one-on-one connection with each of us. I thought it was tremendous. Nice to know my hero's a nice guy.
Thanks.

[EagleLady]

Awww Joe is such a sweetheart.

[sodascouts]

Wow. What a great story!

Deb, I think I remember you from the JWFC fan board.

I'm very glad it worked out for you. A special moment to treasure forever!

[TimothyBFan]

Thanks for the story Deb! It made me very happy to hear about how much time he spent with you and how it must have made you feel. Wonderful!!!

[Freypower]

Good heavens, Deb. What a fantastic read. You described that very well indeed.

[Prettymaid]

This must be the "life passing before your eyes" thing people go thru when they die. Time slowed and millions of thoughts went round my head. His eyes twinkled like gold sparklers, he smelled really good, his hair looked like cotton candy and I wanted to touch it really bad, his hands were huge, soft and warm.

WOW jdub, what a paragraph! I was right there with you in that room for a second!

[jdubfan]

Thanks for the compliments. I forgot that we also got to have group pics taken with him. That was cool too. I have to admit those moments have been replayed in my mind about a bazillion times. I can picture myself as the old lady in the nursing home when I remember that time, I'll have a secret little smile that'll make people wonder what I'm up to....
I just wish I hadn't made the mis-spent youth comment. His reaction surprised me, it really seemed to impact him. But, it's not like he remembers it.

[Koala]

I knew first single members (and theirs Songs, these were Don Henley and Glenn Frey) from the Eagles befor I knew the band.
The songs of Don Henley and Glenn Frey I heard / saw for the first time on MTV.
boys of summer, Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough, The Heat is on Part of me Part of you and Belong in the City
were some time my favorite songs at the 80s, start 90s!

For the first time I also heard / saw the Eagles on MTV 1994,
it was the Hell freeze over concert.
This was also my first CD from the Eagles too.
Some time I have the eagles then not heard. I don´t know why!
For 5-6 years I hear regularly the eagles again and since 2007 I am full in the eaglefever!
So this was already my short Eagleshistory, as I became a fan!
I hope my english it´s not too bad and can understand it.

[Prettymaid]

I understand very well, Koala - I'm full in the eaglefever too!