Picture yourself cruising down the open road with the wind in your hair, blasting tunes that make you tap your feet and sing at the top of your lungs. That’s the essence of The Eagles. A musical adventure that takes you on a journey of nostalgia, freedom, and pure rock ‘n’ roll ecstasy.
With their ever-popular and lively music like “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “Take It Easy”, or “Love Will Keep Us Alive”, the band showed us that rock ‘n’ roll is not just about the music- it’s a way of life, a celebration of freedom, and an everlasting love affair with the power of song.
However, everything has an end, and so does The Eagles. The Eagles, after a remarkable journey spanning over 50 years, have announced their “final” tour. Titled “The Long Goodbye,” the tour is set to begin on September 7 in New York.
In a statement shared with CNN, the band expressed their gratitude for the 52-year odyssey they’ve had, performing for fans worldwide and persevering through losses, challenges, and setbacks. The eagles acknowledged their good fortune and reflected on the longevity of their career, surpassing their wildest dreams. However, they also acknowledged that everything has its time, and the time has come for them to bring their journey to a close.
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The Eagles are bidding farewell
Joining the Eagles on their tour will be their longtime friend and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Farmers, Steely Dan, who will open for the iconic “Hotel California” musicians. The statement further revealed that Eagles members Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, along with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, will cater to the demands of their audience by performing as many shows in each market as necessary.
Tickets for the upcoming concerts, which are being produced by Live Nation, will be available for presale starting on Wednesday, July 12. This presale will include VIP packages as well. The general on-sale for the tickets will begin at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, July 14. The tour is anticipated to extend into 2025, with additional dates and performances expected to be announced in the future.
The Eagles legacy
The Eagles, an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971, achieved remarkable success during the 1970s with their blend of rock and country music. With five number-one singles, six number-one albums, and numerous awards, including six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards, the Eagles established themselves as one of the most successful musical acts of the era.
The band was initially brought together by Linda Ronstadt, with founding members Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner serving as her backing band and also contributing to her solo album. Eventually, they ventured out on their own and signed with David Geffen’s Asylum Records.
Their self-titled debut album, “Eagles,” released in 1972, produced two successful singles, “Take It Easy” and “Witchy Woman.” The following year, their second album, “Desperado,” though not as commercially successful, featured the popular track “Desperado.” In 1974, guitarist Don Felder joined the band, and their album “On the Border” included the hit songs “Already Gone” and “Best of My Love,” which became their first number-one song in the US and Canada.
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The Eagles’ breakthrough came in 1975 with the album “One of These Nights,” which reached number one in the US and spawned hits such as “One of These Nights,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” and “Take It to the Limit.” That same year, Joe Walsh joined the band, bringing a new dynamic to their sound.
Their compilation album “Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975),” released in 1976, became the best-selling album in the United States, setting the stage for their iconic release, “Hotel California,” in 1976. The album achieved enormous success, selling over 26 million copies in the US alone and featuring chart-topping singles like “New Kid in Town” and “Hotel California.”
The Eagles underwent lineup changes over the years, with Timothy B. Schmit replacing Randy Meisner in 1977. They released their last studio album for nearly three decades in 1979, titled “The Long Run,” which included the number-one song “Heartache Tonight” and other successful tracks.
Following their breakup in 1980, the Eagles reunited in 1994 for the album “Hell Freezes Over” and embarked on consistent touring. In 2007, they released “Long Road Out of Eden,” they began the History of the Eagles Tour in conjunction with the release of the documentary “History of the Eagles.”
After the passing of Glenn Frey in 2016, the Eagles re-formed in 2017, with Glenn’s son, Deacon Frey, and Vince Gill joining the lineup. They continued to perform and tour, but Deacon Frey departed the band in 2022.
With over 200 million records sold worldwide, including 100 million in the US alone, The Eagles are one of the best-selling bands of all time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and are widely recognized as one of the greatest artists in rock history.
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