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I hardly think they surpass the assholes of Led Zeppelin....The Eagles are the greatest rock band in history. This is a big loss.
Rest in peace Glenn.
Opinions vary.
For one thing, the Eagles wrote their own music.
They did, but interestingly, Jackson Browne wrote their first hit "Take It Easy".
I hardly think they surpass the assholes of Led Zeppelin....The Eagles are the greatest rock band in history. This is a big loss.
Rest in peace Glenn.
Opinions vary.
For one thing, the Eagles wrote their own music.
They did, but interestingly, Jackson Browne wrote their first hit "Take It Easy".
Actually it was a collaboration.
Both Mr. Frey and Mr. Browne wrote that song.
Mr. Browne started writing that song for an album but didn't finish it. He was having trouble with it.
Mr. Frey finished it. And arranged it to what we know of today.
The Eagles released it first on their first album in 1972. Browne released it the next year, 1973.
They both were/are friends from a very long time ago.
I hardly think they surpass the assholes of Led Zeppelin....The Eagles are the greatest rock band in history. This is a big loss.
Rest in peace Glenn.
Opinions vary.
For one thing, the Eagles wrote their own music.
They did, but interestingly, Jackson Browne wrote their first hit "Take It Easy".
Actually it was a collaboration.
Both Mr. Frey and Mr. Browne wrote that song.
Mr. Browne started writing that song for an album but didn't finish it. He was having trouble with it.
Mr. Frey finished it. And arranged it to what we know of today.
The Eagles released it first on their first album in 1972. Browne released it the next year, 1973.
They both were/are friends from a very long time ago.
Thank you, I didn't realize that.
"He was like a brother to me; we were family, and like most families, there was some dysfunction. But, the bond we forged 45 years ago was never broken, even during the 14 years that the Eagles were dissolved. We were two young men who made the pilgrimage to Los Angeles with the same dream: to make our mark in the music industry -- and with perseverance, a deep love of music, our alliance with other great musicians and our manager, Irving Azoff, we built something that has lasted longer than anyone could have dreamed. But, Glenn was the one who started it all. He was the spark plug, the man with the plan. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and a work ethic that wouldn't quit. He was funny, bullheaded, mercurial, generous, deeply talented and driven. He loved is wife and kids more than anything. We are all in a state of shock, disbelief and profound sorrow. We brought our two-year 'History of the Eagles Tour' to a triumphant close at the end of July and now he is gone. I'm not sure I believe in fate, but I know that crossing paths with Glenn Lewis Frey in 1970 changed my life forever, and it eventually had an impact on the lives of millions of other people all over the planet. It will be very strange going forward in a world without him in it. But, I will be grateful, every day, that he was in my life. Rest in peace, my brother. You did what you set out to do, and then some."
Bob Seger on Glenn Frey: 'He Had a Drive, an Imagination and a Talent That Was Just Titanic'Longtime friend Bob Seger pronounced himself “devastated” by the news of Glenn Frey’s death on Monday (Jan. 18).
“I knew him for 50 years,” an emotional Seger told Billboard. “He was a great kid. I always kind of thought of him as my baby brother, a little bit. He was f—ing brilliant. He was a joy to be around. I always looked forward to seeing him. It was always memorable. He had an amazing sense of humor and was just smart, whip-smart.”
Is it just me or does anyone else dislike the Eagles?
Rest in Peace, or rather, Take it Easy.
We're loosing a whole generation. David Bowie hit me the hardest. His songs reminded me of the 70's and 80's during my teenage years and twenties when I was a cokehead. Drag racing, car crashes, hot girls, great music, hey, I'm still like that! Just kidding... Mentally of course.
But it's a stark reminder of your own mortality.
Yeah too bad the hot girls are no more too.
The music today is so fucking disappointing. And I'm not talking like geezers. But it's all just black / rap crap music. Back then we had distinct genres, we had led Zeppelin, Rush, Boston, Eagles, Styx, Duran Duran, Soft cell, Flock of Seagulls, B-52's, Devo, Depche Mode, New Order, Steve Miller Band, etc. all very distinct yet great music.
NEW YORK (AP) — Don Felder had still not given up on speaking again to Glenn Frey.
The former Eagles guitarist, estranged from Frey and the other band members since he was forced out in 2001, told The Associated Press that he felt "unbelievable sorrow" when he learned of Frey's death.
"He was kind of like the James Dean of the band, the coolest guy. He was the leader and everybody looked up to him," Felder said Tuesday of Frey, who died Monday at age 67 after battling a variety of health problems. The two had clashed often, most memorably during a 1980 concert that led to the Eagles' initial breakup, but Felder said he remembered Frey most for the music they made together and for the "laughter and the parties."
"I had always hoped somewhere along the line, he and I would have dinner together, talking about old times and letting it go with a handshake and a hug."
As Felder recalled Tuesday, and wrote in his memoir "Heaven and Hell," Frey was the Eagle who called and invited him to join the band back in 1974. Originally a quartet featuring Frey and Don Henley, the band was turning from the country-bluegrass roots of its first two records and looking for a hard rock sound. Felder, an old friend of founding Eagle Bernie Leadon, played a session with the group and soon became a full-time member.
"The band wasn't about private jets and limos and the Ritz Carlton in those days," he said. "We were playing state fairs and colleges, driving rent a cars and flying coach."
Felder played on such million-selling albums as "One of These Nights," ''Hotel California" and "The Long Run." His greatest moment with the group was composing the musical for the title track to "Hotel California" and watching Henley's face light up when he listened to the demo. "Hotel California" became a signature song for the group, capped off by dueling solos between Felder and Joe Walsh.
But from the start there was tension, brought on unintentionally by Felder. Leadon had a background in country and bluegrass and became unhappy with the Eagles' new direction. By 1975, he had left and was replaced by another rock guitarist, Walsh.
Founding bassist Randy Meisner clashed with Frey during a show in 1977 and soon quit, succeeded by Timothy B. Schmit. Felder had his own conflicts, in part from his desire to write and sing more, and in 1980 almost came to blows with Frey after a concert in Long Beach, California.
The band reunited in 1994, but Felder would clash with Frey and Henley about money and he was fired in 2001. Legal action followed, settled out of court, but Frey and the other Eagles cut off ties to Felder. He said Tuesday that he had not been in contact for years with Frey, Henley, Walsh or Schmit despite efforts to reach them.
After finding out Frey was dead, he did receive a call from Meisner, who has had his own health battles in recent years.
"He was in tears," Felder said.
well bernie was the lead until felder came along,he brought him to the band telling everyone he is a much better guitarist and to take his place because he wanted to leave....bernie was way to country to stay with them in the direction they were going....saw an interview with randy meisner,this is what he claimed....
May the Lord be with the remaining members of the act.Former Eagle Don Felder mourns death of Glenn Frey
NEW YORK (AP) — Don Felder had still not given up on speaking again to Glenn Frey.
The former Eagles guitarist, estranged from Frey and the other band members since he was forced out in 2001, told The Associated Press that he felt "unbelievable sorrow" when he learned of Frey's death.
"He was kind of like the James Dean of the band, the coolest guy. He was the leader and everybody looked up to him," Felder said Tuesday of Frey, who died Monday at age 67 after battling a variety of health problems. The two had clashed often, most memorably during a 1980 concert that led to the Eagles' initial breakup, but Felder said he remembered Frey most for the music they made together and for the "laughter and the parties."
"I had always hoped somewhere along the line, he and I would have dinner together, talking about old times and letting it go with a handshake and a hug."
As Felder recalled Tuesday, and wrote in his memoir "Heaven and Hell," Frey was the Eagle who called and invited him to join the band back in 1974. Originally a quartet featuring Frey and Don Henley, the band was turning from the country-bluegrass roots of its first two records and looking for a hard rock sound. Felder, an old friend of founding Eagle Bernie Leadon, played a session with the group and soon became a full-time member.
"The band wasn't about private jets and limos and the Ritz Carlton in those days," he said. "We were playing state fairs and colleges, driving rent a cars and flying coach."
Felder played on such million-selling albums as "One of These Nights," ''Hotel California" and "The Long Run." His greatest moment with the group was composing the musical for the title track to "Hotel California" and watching Henley's face light up when he listened to the demo. "Hotel California" became a signature song for the group, capped off by dueling solos between Felder and Joe Walsh.
But from the start there was tension, brought on unintentionally by Felder. Leadon had a background in country and bluegrass and became unhappy with the Eagles' new direction. By 1975, he had left and was replaced by another rock guitarist, Walsh.
Founding bassist Randy Meisner clashed with Frey during a show in 1977 and soon quit, succeeded by Timothy B. Schmit. Felder had his own conflicts, in part from his desire to write and sing more, and in 1980 almost came to blows with Frey after a concert in Long Beach, California.
The band reunited in 1994, but Felder would clash with Frey and Henley about money and he was fired in 2001. Legal action followed, settled out of court, but Frey and the other Eagles cut off ties to Felder. He said Tuesday that he had not been in contact for years with Frey, Henley, Walsh or Schmit despite efforts to reach them.
After finding out Frey was dead, he did receive a call from Meisner, who has had his own health battles in recent years.
"He was in tears," Felder said.
Former Eagle Don Felder mourns death of Glenn Frey
Actually it was a collaboration.
Both Mr. Frey and Mr. Browne wrote that song.
Mr. Browne started writing that song for an album but didn't finish it. He was having trouble with it.
Mr. Frey finished it. And arranged it to what we know of today.
The Eagles released it first on their first album in 1972. Browne released it the next year, 1973.
They both were/are friends from a very long time ago.
