The History of the Eagles

[bamafan64]

Anyone catch this on Showtime? Probably the best documentary I've seen on a band. The first two hours came out a few weeks ago, then after a couple of weeks they added another hour or so covering their comeback in the nineties up to their last album. Well worth watching if you get the chance!

 

[Russ T. Blade]

Have to catch that, been an Eagles fan since I was a baby!

 

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

I've always liked the Eagles and I saw them in concert in the 70's in Pontiac, Michigan!!

The songs “Desperado”, “One Of These Nights”, “Lyin’ Eyes”, “Hotel California” were 'classics' (still are), and I can still 'rock' to them even today.

"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent". Victor Hugo

 

[rtaylor61]

My mom met Don Henley (in the course of her work) a few years back. Had no idea who he was. When they told her he was an "Eagle", she said, "Oh, he plays football!". Yeah, I admit this in public.

Randy

 

[bamafan64]

My mom met Don Henley (in the course of her work) a few years back. Had no idea who he was. When they told her he was an "Eagle", she said, "Oh, he plays football!". Yeah, I admit this in public.

Randy

He seemed like a nice guy in the documentary. Joe Walsh also seemed to be a pretty good guy, too.

 

[rtaylor61]

I'm a big fan of the band. However, after reading Don Felder's book, a good part of which I was already familiar with, I look at them much differently.

Randy

 

[buffdaddy]

If you guys are into rock-docs check this one out.

Sound City

"Unbeknownst to most common folk, many of rock's greatest albums came from a not-so-glamorous part of the San Fernando Valley. Sound City ($10-$13) is dedicated to the studio of the same name, and the rare sound board held within — sound featured on albums by Tom Petty, Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Rage Against the Machine, Neil Young, and many more. Directed by Dave Grohl, this full-length documentary features interviews and performances by some of the rockers who held court there, and is a must-watch for true music lovers."

 

[bamafan64]

I'm a big fan of the band. However, after reading Don Felder's book, a good part of which I was already familiar with, I look at them much differently.

Randy

I'll have to check that out. According to the documentary, it didn't look like he got along with Frey very well, even after they reunited in the nineties.

 

[camjr]

One of the best documentaries I've seen in years. Kudos to those that actually filmed all those early years!

 

[i.am.zed]

I caught the first part and have the second one on the DVR awaiting my viewing. The Eagles are/were a great band.

I haven't read Felder's book (which is obviously just one side of the story and a bit sensationalized from what I understand) but I knew about the bad blood. What struck me from the documentary was how much animosity Glen Fry clearly still has towards Felder. I mean come on...Felder was a major contributor to some of the big hits and a key contributor to one of their biggest. Give him some credit.

 

[bamafan64]

I caught the first part and have the second one on the DVR awaiting my viewing. The Eagles are/were a great band.

I haven't read Felder's book (which is obviously just one side of the story and a bit sensationalized from what I understand) but I knew about the bad blood. What struck me from the documentary was how much animosity Glen Fry clearly still has towards Felder. I mean come on...Felder was a major contributor to some of the big hits and a key contributor to one of their biggest. Give him some credit.

Yeah, eventually you'd think they would calm down, especially after a few years. Then again, some personalities just clash and that may be the case here.