“Tin Soldiers & Nixon Coming” – The Eagles At Kent State
Forty-seven years ago today, the Eagles played Kent State University on the eve of the 5th anniversary of the Kent State Shootings. But it was not without controversy.
“The Woodstock of the West Coast” ~ California Jam ~ April 6, 1974
The first California Jam was held on Saturday, April 6, 1974, at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, California. The concert was produced by ABC […]
Eagles Soar Over “Day on the Green” ~ 1977
The Eagles headlined at Day On The Green in Oakland, CA, May 1977.
Ohio University Music Festival, April 28th, 1973
The Eagles were the headliners at the third annual Ohio University Music Festival in Athens, Ohio, less than two weeks after the release of their second album, DESPERADO.
Well, I’m a-standin’ on a corner in Winslow, Arizona
“Consider this song (“Take It Easy”) the Eagles first hit. There is nothing remarkable about Glenn Frey’s lead vocal, it’s the backing harmonies that set […]
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We’re The Eagles From Los Angeles
Visit the Places the Eagles lived, worked and frequented. Glenn Frey opened the Eagles’ concerts with, “Thank you. Good evening, we’re the Eagles from Los […]
“Wait & See”: Randy’s Lost Song & The College Of The Holy Cross
In front of a small audience at the College Of The Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, the Eagles performed a 10-minute epic, written and sung by Randy, called “Wait & See,” which was originally intended for ON THE BORDER.
On The Border (1974)
The inside story of the Eagles’ third album and first with producer Bill Szymczyk & guitarist Don Felder. In the reviews, Randy’s “Is It True” is called the “most beautiful song on the album.”
The Eagles’ Artist ~ Boyd Elder’s Art Show ~ April 2, 1972
Boyd Elder, who became known as the Eagles’ artist, had his first art exhibition on April 2, 1972 in Venice, California. Some of the information […]
The original four take flight ~ Colorado 1971
The original four were sent to Colorado to develop and perfect their live show and play together as a band. There the four musicians, who […]
Eagles at Portland Expo, December 2, 1973
The Eagles headlined the show and were supported by Mountain.
Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, FL, June 7th, 1973
The Eagles played to a venue that was only about a third full, but gave an impressive performance. Listen to a rare audience recording of Randy performing “Tryin'” and Certain Kind Of Fool.”
The Meis and His Sense of Humor
“Randy’s sole purpose in life was to have a few drinks, roll a few joints, and make everybody laugh.“~Don Felder, 2008 I’ve read that Randy […]
History of the Eagles ~ The Story of an American Band
History of the Eagles is a 2013 two-part authorized documentary about the career of the American rock group the Eagles. After screening at the 2013 […]
