Eagles (band) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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The Eagles in 2008 during their Long Road Out of Eden Tour (left to right): Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit (behind them is touring drummer Scott F. Crago)
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The Eagles are an American rock band. They formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971. They became one of the most successful music groups of the 1970s.
The band had many achievements. They had five songs that reached number one. They also had six albums that topped the charts. The Eagles won six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards.
The first members were Glenn Frey (guitars, vocals), Don Henley (drums, vocals), Bernie Leadon (guitars, vocals), and Randy Meisner (bass guitar, vocals). They had played together for singer Linda Ronstadt. Then, they decided to form their own band.
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Early Success and New Members
The Eagles released their first album, Eagles, in 1972. It included popular songs like "Take It Easy", "Witchy Woman", and "Peaceful Easy Feeling". These songs became top hits.
In 1974, guitarist Don Felder joined the band. Their album On the Border came out that year. It featured the hit song "Already Gone". It also had their first number-one song, "Best of My Love".
In 1975, Joe Walsh replaced Bernie Leadon as guitarist and singer. The album One of These Nights was released. It had the number-one hit "One of These Nights". Other popular songs from this album were "Lyin' Eyes" and "Take It to the Limit".
Hotel California and Later Years
In 1976, the Eagles released Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975). This album became the best-selling album in the United States. It sold over 38 million copies.
Later in 1976, they released Hotel California. This album sold over 26 million copies in the U.S. and more than 42 million worldwide. It is one of the best-selling albums ever. The album had two number-one songs: "New Kid in Town" and "Hotel California". The song "Hotel California" is considered a classic.
In 1977, Randy Meisner left the band. Timothy B. Schmit took his place. The Eagles released their last studio album for many years in 1979. It was called The Long Run. This album included the number-one song "The Long Run". It also had top-ten hits like "Heartache Tonight" and "I Can't Tell You Why".
Breakup and Reunion
The Eagles broke up in July 1980. But they got back together in 1994. They released an album called Hell Freezes Over. It had both live songs and new studio recordings.
The band toured often after reuniting. In 1998, they were honored and joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In 2007, the Eagles released Long Road Out of Eden. This was their sixth album to reach number one. They started a tour in 2008 to support it.
In 2013, they began the History of the Eagles Tour. This tour went along with their documentary film, History of the Eagles.
Recent Years
Sadly, Glenn Frey passed away in January 2016. The band took a break for a year. In 2017, the Eagles started performing again. Glenn's son, Deacon Frey, and singer Vince Gill joined the band. They share the lead vocals for Glenn Frey's songs.
The Eagles are one of the world's best-selling bands. They have sold over 200 million records globally. More than 100 million of these were sold in the U.S. In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked them among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Images for kids
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Guitarist Joe Walsh joined the band in 1975, replacing Leadon.
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Eagles performing in Helsinki (2001).
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Glenn Frey performing in 2008
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Eagles performing in Berlin, 2009
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History of the Eagles tour, 2014, from left to right: Schmit, Leadon, Frey, and Walsh (Henley on drums not pictured).
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Eagles pictured at the Kennedy Center Honors
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See also
In Spanish: Eagles para niños
