The
Eagles
The Eagles are one of America's biggest ever rock
groups. Founded in 1971, they quickly earnt a reputation
as a gifted group of songwriters and musicians, and
almost without argument were the leading exponents of
both folk rock and country rock in the 1970s.
Embracing a different America (their 'Desperado' album
was appropriately titled), The Eagles were especially
interested in Native American culture, and they had
gifted songwriters within the group, and without,
including Jackson Browne.
The original line-up of The Eagles was former Flying
Burrito Brothers guitarist Bernie Leadon, Poco bassist
Randy Meisner, Texas-born drummer Don Henley, and
ex-Motown man Glenn Frey. Star guitarists Don Felder and
Leadon's replacement Joe Walsh joined in the mid-1970s,
when the gentle style of The Eagles expanded into
something heavier, with the classic 'Hotel California'
coming out at this time.
The Eagles effectively ended in 1982, but have
returned to some acclaim in the 21st century. Their
albums of note include 'Desperado' and 'Hotel
California', and their most famous songs include
'Peaceful Easy Feeling', 'Take It Easy', 'Hotel
California', 'Lyin' Eyes', 'One Of These Nights', and
'Take It To The Limit'.
- Paul Rance, Peace
& Freedom Press.
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