Began:
1971
1971
Original Members:
Glenn Frey - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Don Henley - drums, guitar, vocals
Bernie Leadon - guitar, mandolin, banjo
Randy Mesiner - bass
Glenn Frey - guitar, keyboards, vocals
Don Henley - drums, guitar, vocals
Bernie Leadon - guitar, mandolin, banjo
Randy Mesiner - bass
Significant Facts:
- Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 is the biggest selling album of all time
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001
- Released six studio albums, and nine live albums and compilations between 1972 and 2003
- Released 21 singles, all of which made the U.S. singles charts
Early History:
Glen Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner were backup players for Linda Ronstadt in 1971 when they decided to form their own group. Their early sound was a combination of country music and Surf Rock. Their first album, released in 1972, was a million-seller. Guitarist-vocalist Don Felder was added in 1974. Joe Walsh replaced Leadon in 1975, and Timothy B. Schmit replaced Randy Meisner in 1977.
Glen Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner were backup players for Linda Ronstadt in 1971 when they decided to form their own group. Their early sound was a combination of country music and Surf Rock. Their first album, released in 1972, was a million-seller. Guitarist-vocalist Don Felder was added in 1974. Joe Walsh replaced Leadon in 1975, and Timothy B. Schmit replaced Randy Meisner in 1977.
Then and Now:
After recording five more albums, the band broke up in 1980, and band members pursued solo careers with varying degrees of success. The band reunited in 1994 for a tour and live album, and they have toured sporadically since.
After recording five more albums, the band broke up in 1980, and band members pursued solo careers with varying degrees of success. The band reunited in 1994 for a tour and live album, and they have toured sporadically since.
Their 2007 release, Long Road Out Of Eden is their first new studio album since 1979.
Essential CD:
Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975
In addition to being the biggest selling album of all time (28-million) this album showcases the diverse musical styles the group employed.
Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975
In addition to being the biggest selling album of all time (28-million) this album showcases the diverse musical styles the group employed.
