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Eagles' Glenn Frey Says 'American Idol,' 'X Factor' Contestants Should Pipe Down

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:25:52 +0000

For the Eagles' Glenn Frey, popular singing televised contests like 'American Idol' and 'X Factor' are nothing more than an opportunity for singing hopefuls to take the stage and oversing. He has a message for its contestants: Tone it down a bit.

"The nature of these shows is such is that they make everybod

Eagles 2013 Tour Could Be Their Last

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:35:29 +0000

Haven't we heard this one before? The Eagles, making the publicity rounds in London, told reporters that their upcoming tour could very well be their last one. Like, ever. But the band has made this announcement about three dozen times over the past 35 years, so believe what you want.

Rock And Rolls Greatest Hits Spotlights The Eagles On Saturday April 13th

Kevin Quinn — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:00:07 +0000

Ever Saturday night at 7 join host Dick Bartley for the best of rock, pop, and soul from the 70s and 80s on Oldiez 96.1 WODZ. In the spotlight this weekend a band that in my mind ranks way up there with The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Who, and Led Zeppelin. Its The Eagles. [...]

Eagles Reportedly Reuniting with Bernie Leadon for 2013 Tour

Jeff Giles — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:56:26 +0000

The band is still describing his involvement as “in discussion,” but according to guitarist Joe Walsh, the Eagles will be joined by former member Bernie Leadon on their upcoming tour. This isn’t the first time an Eagle has raised the possibility of a special guest from the past popping up on the (apparently accurately dubbed) [...]

The Eagles Announce Summer 2013 Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:47:31 +0000

If you've been hoping to catch the Eagles on tour this summer, you just might be in luck -- if you're willing to drive to see them. The legendary California rockers have announced a limited number of shows for their 'History of the Eagles' tour, which will kick off July 6 in Louisville, Ky. and wrap up in Bethel, N.Y. on July 25.

Eagles Announce 'History of the Eagles' DVD/Blu-ray Release Date

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:19:01 +0000

Last month's two-episode Showtime documentary chronicling the rise and fall of the Eagles will be available on DVD and Blu-ray next month. The band announced today that 'History of the Eagles' will be released on April 30, and include a third disc featuring the group's performance at the Capital Centre in Landover, Md. in 1977.

Eagles Contribute Autographed Guitar to Newtown Auction

Dave Lifton — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:55:20 +0000

The Eagles are part of a diverse and star-studded collection of musicians who have donated memorabilia to help raise money for those whose lives were impacted by last December’s mass killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Ct. ABC News Radio is reporting that the rock legends, who are in the process of planning [...]

Don Henley Says a Former Eagle Will Return to the Band for Upcoming Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:08:12 +0000

Eagles singer-songwriter and drummer Don Henley is releasing a new solo album in May, and in an interview to promote that upcoming work, he let slip that a former member of the Eagles will return to the band for an upcoming tour -- though he declined to say which one.

Don Henley on a New Eagles Album: 'It's Not Like We Don't See Each Other'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:32:09 +0000

When Don Henley and Glenn Frey set about authorizing the new documentary 'History of the Eagles,' they took the unusual step of securing an Oscar-winning filmmaker to produce -- because, as Frey put it in a recent interview with the New York Times, "Our management sent me what they thought were some of the best music documentaries that had been done. And I wasn’t crazy about any of it."

New Documentary Reminds the Eagles How Funny They Used to Be

Doug Fox — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:07:38 +0000

There were many things that jumped out to Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey as he waded through hours of homemade archival video footage from the '70s, which would eventually become the heart of the new, no-holds-barred documentary on the seminal Southern California band, 'History of the Eagles Part 1.'

Eagles Bassist Timothy B. Schmit Health Report- He's Recovering After Surgery For Throat And Neck Cancer

Davey Jones — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:52:08 +0000

Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit had surgery for throat and neck cancer back in November. Last month it was announced that the surgery was a big success. Timothy even updated fans this week, we have that update. Schmit had undergone surgery for throat and neck cancer following the band’s show on Nov. 12, 2012. [...]

Don Henley Hopes Eagles Documentaries Clear Up 'Misconceptions' About the Band

Jeff Giles — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:36:05 +0000

With the possible exception of Joe Walsh, the guys in the Eagles aren't exactly known for being talkative, and Don Henley tends to be the most taciturn of all -- so the fact that he recently decided to open up to Rolling Stone about the pair of new documentaries delving into the band's history must mean he really likes the movies.

Eagles Documentaries Set to Debut on Showtime in February

Jeff Giles — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:15:10 +0000

Well, that was fast: Shortly after making its Sundance debut, the documentary 'The History of the Eagles, Part One' -- and its sequel, 'Part Two' -- has found a home at Showtime, where it'll premiere as part of a two-night event on Feb. 15 and 16.

New Eagles Documentary Set for Sundance Premiere

Jeff Giles — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:49:43 +0000

The warm smell of colitas will be rising up through the air at this year’s Sundance festival, thanks to the scheduled premiere of the new two-hour documentary ‘History of the Eagles, Part One.’ Part of an ambitious (and surprisingly comprehensive) look at the bestselling band, ‘Part One’ was assembled by a talented crew whose names [...]

Joe Walsh to Appear on 'Live From Daryl's House'

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:37:22 +0000

Daryl Hall has been inviting an eclectic crew of musical guests into his home in upstate New York since 2007 to join him for his free monthly web-to-cable series ‘Live from Daryl’s House.’ Inching in on a huge milestone for the show, this week (Nov. 15) marks the 60th episode and Hall will celebrate in smashing fashion with a visit from legendary Eagles and James Gang guitarist Joe Walsh.

This Weekend The Spotlight Is On The Eagles- Rock And Rolls Greatest Hits

Kevin Quinn — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:00:27 +0000

You can hear some of the biggest hits from one of the biggest rock and roll bands of the 1970s The Eagles. It happens on Saturday night at 7 with host Dick Bartley.The Eagles were formed in 1971 by Glen Frey and Don Henley. Since then they would go on to have seven # 1 [...]

The Eagles' Don Felder Thought 'Hotel California' Would Flop

Dave Lifton — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:56:56 +0000

Artists are rarely the best judges of their own material. How many times have we cringed when a classic group we love releases a new album they claim is among their best ever? And how often are we privileged to hear outtakes that cause us to smack our heads, in disbelief that they were left off the original record?

Joe Walsh Says the Eagles Were 'Lucky' to Break Up Before Their Relationships Were 'Irreparably Damaged'

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:00:24 +0000

The release of the landmark ‘Hotel California’ album was a heady time for the Eagles, who were in a transitional phase, welcoming new guitarist Joe Walsh to their lineup. While the album would sell a stupendous number of units (no doubt building new houses and swimming pools for all who were involved in the process), [...]

Joe Walsh, 'Analog Man' – Album Review

Matt Wardlaw — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:00:39 +0000

If the wait for Joe Walsh‘s ‘Analog Man’ seems long, that’s because a couple of years after he released ‘Songs For A Dying Planet’ in 1992, the unthinkable happened. Hell froze over and Walsh found himself participating in a full blown reunion of the Eagles, a union that remains intact ever since, with the band [...]

Classic Album Covers- One Of These Nights

Davey Jones — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:35:20 +0000

It’s June of 1975. You’re tired of listening to John Denver’s “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” It’s driving you crazy. You want to hear something else. You want The Eagles. One of These Nights was the fourth studio album by the Eagles, released in 1975. The album released three Top 10 singles, “One Of [...]