The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. With five number-one singles and six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards, the Eagles were one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s in North America. Founding members Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner were recruited by Linda Ronstadt as band members, some touring with her, and all playing on her third solo album, before venturing out on their own on David Geffen's new Asylum Records label. Their debut, Eagles, spawned two top-20 singles in the US and Canada: "Take It Easy" and "Witchy Woman". The next year's follow-up, Desperado, only peaked at number 41 in the US, although "Desperado" became a popular track. In 1974, guitarist Don Felder joined, and On the Border produced the top 40 hit "Already Gone" and the Eagles' first number-one song in the US and Canada, "Best of My Love", which made the top 15 in Australia, their first hit overseas.
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Rock, country rock, soft rock, folk rock |
Years active | 1971–1980, 1994–2016, 2017–present |
Labels | Asylum, Geffen, Polydor, Lost Highway |
Associated acts | Linda Ronstadt, J. D. Souther, Jackson Browne, James Gang, Barnstorm, Poco, Longbranch Pennywhistle, the Flying Burrito Brothers |
Members | Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Deacon Frey, Vince Gill |
Past members | Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner, Don Felder |
About The Eagles
Iconic rock band whose album Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) became the highest selling album in the 20th century in the U.S., selling over 40 million copies.
Achievement of The Eagles
Four of their albums, One of These Nights, Hotel California, The Long Run, and Long Road Out of Eden, reached number 1 on the US charts. Five of their singles did the same. They also won 6 Grammy Awards.
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Latest information about The Eagles updated on July 28 2021.