#20 The Eagles

The Eagles derived their name from the Folk Rock band, The Byrds. They combined country with rock music and became one of the most successful bands in history. During the 1970s, they had five #1 songs and have five #1 albums for their entire career. Their greatest hits album is the best selling album in US history. By the end of the 1970s, they moved away from country and group tensions eventually broke them up in 1980. In 1994, Hell froze over and the band reunited. In 1998, they made the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Nine years later, they released their first album of new material since 1979. They are now back together, continue to tour, and scoring #1 albums once more.

Rock n Roll Moment: Don Henley was arrested when a 16 year old girl OD’d at his house. She survived and he was charged with drug possession and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Essential Eagles:

Eagles (1972)
Greatest Hits 1971-1975 (1976)
Hotel California (1976)
Hell Freezes Over (1994)

Eagles’ Top 10:

Take it Easy
Witchy Woman
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Desperado
Tequila Sunrise
One of These Nights
Lyin’ Eyes
Take it to the Limit
Hotel California
I Can’t Tell You Why