The Eagles are an American country rock band. They formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971. They are known worldwide for their hit songs Hotel California and Take it Easy.
Eagles | |
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 The Eagles performing live | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
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| Years active | 1971–1980, 1994–2016, 2017–present |
| Members | Don Henley Joe Walsh Timothy B. Schmit Vince Gill Deacon Frey |
| Past member(s) | Glenn Frey Bernie Leadon Randy Meisner Don Felder |
Their self-titled debut album came out in 1972, and became a hit right away. The band broke up in 1980 due to internal tensions, but reunited in 1994. In 2006, they held the record for most albums sold, with their Greatest Hits, Volume I
On January 18, 2016, Glenn Frey died of pneumonia at age 67. His son Deacon replaced him in the band the next year.
Band members
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| 1974 - 1975 |
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| 1975 - 1977 |
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| 1977 - 1980; 1994-2001 |
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| 1982 - 1994 |
Band not active |
| 2001 - 2013 |
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| 2013 - 2016 |
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| 2016 - 2017 |
Band not active due to the death of Glenn Frey. |
| 2017 - present |
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