It was akin to tuning to an all Eagles station on satellite radio. He added that after a quick intermission to change into their work clothes they were going to rock the house down, which drew a resounding applause.įrom that moment on ('Seven Bridges Road' to 'Best of My Love') it was a lovefest with songs even the less than diehard follower could recognize. Henley was the principal spokesperson, taking center stage after the 'Hotel California' portion of the night ended, reminding fans that back in the 70's LP's were typically 40 minutes long (20 per side). Simply said, The Eagles let the songs and their musicianship speak for itself. The visual portions displayed on the backdrop were at times haunting and mesmerizing. The Eagles don't revel in theatrics, although Henley added the reason tickets cost so much is because they (the band) spend quality money on audio and video equipment, so that everyone even in the nose bleed seats experiences a killer show. To date it's sold over 32 million units worldwide including 26 million in America alone.īacked by the Carolina Symphony Orchestra and the Gamecock Choir, The Eagles are pretty much proof you don't have to overkill to put on a great show. 'Hotel California' was the first album to welcome Walsh as a member. ![]() 'Hotel California' has become the bands calling card, and thousands of fans from 16 to 76 were on their feet singing every single word, with very few returning to their seats, although Henley reminded fans there is a time to sit and a time to stand, so that people behind you might have an epic view of the stage, adding you'll know when it's time to stand! He no doubt added the quick blurb because many in the crowd are in the 70's.Īnyone who has a copy of the iconic album released in December of 1976 and wore it out on their stereo turntable were familiar with the ensuing eight songs, because The Eagles 2023 tour salutes their biggest selling studio album by playing every track back to back, including chart topper 'New Kid In Town', 'Life In the Fast Lane', and 'Victim of Love'. While most groups save their iconic hit as an encore, The Eagles ripped the classic rock band-aid off right from the start. The band that pretty much solidified southern California rock wasted no time offering up their signature song. Covering 27 songs over three hours, The Eagles offered up a soundtrack to baby boomers lives, and with timeless songs they seemingly appealed to their kids and grandkids generations as well. Without question The Eagles are one of America's most treasured bands, and even with the untimely death of Frey in 2016, The Eagles continue to fill arenas year after year, with a revolving door of well qualified musicians and vocalists filling Frey's shoes.Īll that intro aside, The Eagles performed to a near sell out crowd at the Colonial Life Center bringing their 'Hotel California 2023 Tour' to Columbia SC on Thursday (March 30th) night. All that after pretty much dominating the 1970's, with founding members Don Henley and Glenn Frey keeping the dream alive with solo radio hits in the 1980's. The Eagles and Aerosmith reign supreme, however since they re-formed in 1994 on their iconic 'Hell Freezes Over' tour The Eagles have kept a nearly constant 30 year pace going. Six decades later the Rolling Stones have set the bar high, losing famed drummer Charlie Watts in 2021.Īlthough there are a host of bands around today, when it comes to American born groups only two rise to the top when it comes to maintaining consistency. Aside from the Rolling Stones and remnants of The Who, the Moody Blues, and several other 60's icons, very few have kept their original members intact. While the pioneers of rock n' roll are gone the second generation still has a heartbeat. 70 years and several genres later the art form that gave us Elvis, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Little Richard continues to thrive. When big band, R&B, soul, gospel, and country music emerged the new sound was rock n' roll. Music historians are not definite on the precise date, but many agree the birth of rock n' roll began somewhere in the early 1950's. ![]() 31 March 2023 Posted in Arts & Cultureįive Decades Down the Road, Iconic Band Prove Songs Are Timeless & Age Hasn't Slowed Them Down ![]() The Eagles Still Deliver 'A Peaceful Easy Feeling'
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