Eagles
Ozark Music Festival, Sedalia, MO
July 19th, 1974

The Eagles played the first night of the three-day festival held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Also appearing on the 19th were Bob Seger, Elvin Bishop and Joe Walsh.

Although promoters planned for only 50,000 concertgoers, it is believed that as many as 300,000 attended over the course of the weekend. Many lured by an ad for the festival in Rolling Stone magazine.

The festival was also aimed at those who may have missed Woodstock, recalled John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band:

“A lot of us missed Woodstock, including some who were there. The 1974 Sedalia concert sounded like it was going to recapture that shows legendary vibe…just like the big time, only…smaller.”
(Join Together: 40 Years Of The Rock Music Festival by Brant Marley, 2008)

_{Ad for the festival in Rolling Stone, July 4th, 1974.
This early ad does not mention Joe Walsh, who performed on the 19th. Bruce Springsteen was billed, but did not attend.}

The Eagles at the Ozark Music Festival. Photo by Richard Galbraith.
I could find no reliable review of the Eagles’ performance.

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