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Loop Hall of Fame – The Eagles (inducted 4/14/17)

THE EAGLES
Inducted on April 14, 2017

First song played on the Loop: “One of These Nights”

Reasons for induction
Defined the “California sound” of the 70s
Gave the world Joe Walsh, Don Henley and Glenn Frey
They give credit to “the fire gods Nido and Wotan” in the liner notes for “On the Border”

Iconic Chicago setlist – Chicago Stadium (10/22/79)
Hotel California
Already Gone
In the City
Doolin’-Dalton/Desperado (Reprise)
Lyin’ Eyes
I Can’t Tell You Why
Desperado
Heartache Tonight
One of These Nights
Turn to Stone
Life’s Been Good
Life in the Fast Lane

(ENCORE)
Rocky Mountain Way
The Greeks Don’t Want No Freaks
Take it Easy (sung by Jackson Browne!)
Best of My Love

10 Essential Eagles Tracks
“Take it Easy” (Eagles)
“Desperado” (Desperado)
“Already Gone” (On the Border)
“One of These Nights” (One of These Nights)
“Lyin’ Eyes” (One of These Nights)
“Hotel California” (Hotel California)
“Life in the Fast Lane” (Hotel California)
“The Long Run” (The Long Run)
“In the City” (The Long Run)
“Heartache Tonight” (The Long Run)

 

The Eagles’ Glenn Frey has died

Founding member of The Eagles and legendary guitarist, Glenn Frey, has died at the age of 67. Frey and Don Henley started The Eagles after meeting during a gig backing Linda Ronstadt.  For much of the 1970’s Frey and the band ruled rock radio with a unique blend of harmony, intriguing lyrics and a warm…MORE

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