The Eagles played three concerts over two nights at the Arie Crown. Opening for the band was Dan Fogelberg.

Chicago Sun-Times, May 7, 1975

Backstage

Neal Preston shot these photos of the band backstage at the Arie Crown

Review from the Chicago Sun-Times, May 11, 1975:

Chicago Sun-Times, May 11, 1975

The Eagles onstage. Photos by Neal Preston.

Shortly after their arrival in Chicago, the Eagles and Dan Fogelberg appeared on Larry Lujack’s radio show on WCFL. During the show, the Eagles debuted their latest single, “One Of These Nights,” the title track from their upcoming album.

Rolling Stone, September 25, 1975. Photo by Neal Preston.

Journalist Cameron Crowe toured with the Eagles in 1975, gathering information for his Rolling Stone cover story, entitled “Chips Off The Old Buffalo,” published in September of that year. He opened the article with a description of the Eagles’ appearance on Larry Lujack’s radio show:

Read the full Rolling Stone article here.

Rolling Stone, September 25, 1975

One day after the Arie Crown Theater shows, the Eagles played a free concert for contest winners, McHenry High School, located just outside of Chicago. Read more below: