Eagles (band)
American country rock band
The Eagles are an American country rock/hard 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.[1] 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
change| 1971 - 1974 |
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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 |
References
change- ↑ "Eagles Bio". Concerty.com.
