The Eagles
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The group behind the Certified 17x Multi-Platinum Hit Album, Hotel California, The Eagles is one of the very popular American Rock Band worldwide and until now continues to produced phenomenal albums.
Members
Glenn Frey
Don Henley
Joe Walsh
Timothy B. Schmit
Former Members
Don Felder
Randy Meisner
Bernie Leadon
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[edit] About
The Eagles was formed in 1971 in Los Angeles, California by, "Glenn Frey", "Bernie Leadon", and "Randy Meisner". Their self-titled debut album was released in June 1972 under Asylum Records. The album chartered at #22 on Billboard Pop Albums Chart. It features the singles, "Take It Easy" which landed at #12 on Billboard Pop Singles Chart and "Witchy Woman" which chartered at #9 on Billboard Pop Singles Chart. The album was certifed Platinum by RIAA in 1973.
Their next album, Desperado was issued on April 1973 under Asylum Records. The album chartered #41 on Billboard Pop Albums Chart and features the singles, "Outlaw Man" which landed at #59 on Billboard Pop Singles Chart and "Tequila Sunrise" which chartered at #64 on Billboard Pop Singles Chart. The album was a certified Platinum by RIAA on 1973. Their next album, On The Boarder was released on March 1974 under Asylum Records. The album landed at #17 on Billboard Pop Albums Chart and features the singles, "James Dean" which landed at #1 on Pop Singles and #1 on Adult Contemporary.
In December 1976, the groups phenomenal album, Hotel California was released under Asylum Records.The album chartered at #1 for eight weeks on Billboard 200 Albums Chart and #10 on Coutry Albums Chart. It features the singles, "New Kid in Town" which landed at #2 on Adult Contemporary Chart, #43 on Country Singles and #1 on Pop Singles, and "Hotel California" which landed at #1 on Pop Singles. It also won two Grammy Awards as Record of The Year for the single "Hotel California" and Best Arrangement for Voices for "New Kid in Town". The album is a Certified 16x Multi-Platinum by RIAA Certification.
Their next album, The Long Run was released in September 1979. The album chartered at #1 on Pop Albums Chart and features the singles, "i Can't Tell You Why" which landed at #3 on Adult Contemporary and #8 on Pop Singles. After the released of their album, the band was disbanded to pursue the solo careers of the members.
After fourteen years of separation, they reunited in 1994. They went on a Country Tours and in 2007, their latest album, Long Road Out of Eden was released. The album featueres the single, "Busy Being Fabulous" which chartered at #28 on Billboard Hot Country Songs and #13 on Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks. The album is a Certified 7xMuli-Platinum by RIAA Certification. The band is currently on tour.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Grammy Awards | Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus for "Lyin Eyes" |
| 1977 | Grammy Awards | Record of The Year for "Hotel California" |
| 1977 | Grammy Awards | Best Arrangement for Voices for "New Kid in Town" |
| 1979 | Grammy Awards | Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group |
| 2008 | Grammy Awards | Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals |
| 2008 | Hungarian Music Awards | Best International Rock Album for "Long Run Out of Eden" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Eagles (album) | Platinum |
| 1973 | Desperad0 | Certified 2x Multi-Platinum |
| 1974 | On The Boarder | Certified 2x Multi-Platinum |
| 1976 | Hotel California | Certified 16x Multi-Platinum |
| 1976 | Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) | Certified 29x Multi-Platinum |
| 1979 | The Long Run | Certified 7x Multi-Platinum |
| 1980 | Eagles Live | Certified 7x Multi-Platinum |
| 1982 | Eagles Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 | Certified 11x Multi-Platinum |
| 2000 | Selected Works: 1972-1999 | Certified Platinum |
| 2005 | The Very Best of the Eagles | Certified 5x Platinum |
| 2007 | Long Road Out of Eden | Certified 7x Multi-platinum |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. Adult Contemporary | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Take it Easy | 12 | - | Eagles |
| 1972 | Witch Woman | 9 | - | Eagles |
| 1974 | Best of My Love | 1 | - | On The Boarder |
| 1976 | Hotel California | 1 | - | On The Boarder |
| 1979 | The Long Run | 8 | 3 | The Long Run |
[edit] News
[edit] Tours & Concerts
2008 Tours
Jul 14 2008 8:00P Wachovia Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
Jul 17 2008 8:00P Borgata Spa & Resort Event Center Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Jul 19 2008 8:00P Borgata Spa & Resort Event Center Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Jul 21 2008 8:00P Air Canada Center Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 22 2008 8:00P Air Canada Center Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 24 2008 8:00P Air Canada Center Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 26 2008 8:00P Verizon Center Washington DC, Washington DC, United States
Jul 28 2008 8:00P TD BankNorth Arena Boston, California, United States
Jul 30 2008 8:00P TD BankNorth Arena Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 31 2008 8:00P Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, Canada
Aug 2 2008 8:00P Magnetic Hill Moncton, New Brunswick
Sep 24 2008 8:00P United Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 25 2008 8:00P United Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
[edit] Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 June 1972 Asylum |
 April 17, 1973 Asylum |
 March 22, 1974 Asylum |
 December 8, 1976 Asylum |
 September 24, 1979 Asylum |
 October 30, 2007 Lost Highway |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Take it Easy | Asylum |
| 1972 | Witchy Woman | Asylum |
| 1973 | Tequila Sunrise | Asylum |
| 1973 | James Dean | Asylum |
| 1974 | Best of My Love | Asylum |
| 1976 | New Kid in Town | Asylum |
| 1976 | Hotel California | Asylum |
| 2008 | Busy Being Fabulous | Lost Highway |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 February 17, 1976 Asylum |
 November 7, 1980 Asylum |
 October 1982 Asylum |
 November 14, 2000 Elektra |
 2001 Wea International |
 October 21, 2003 Warner Bros. Records |
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[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Influences
[edit] Trivia
- Their self-titled debut album ranked number 374 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
- In 1998, the Eagles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
