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EaglesThe Eagles are an iconic American country rock band formed in 1971 in Los Angeles, CA. Founding members include Glenn Frey (guitars, vocals), Don Henley (drums, vocals), Bernie Leadon (guitars, vocals), and Randy Meisner (bass guitar, vocals). Future well known members would include Joe Walsh and Don Felder. Over the years, they’ve had 5 number one singles and 6 number one albums. Awards include 6 Grammys and 5 American Music Awards.
They debuted with the album Eagles in 1972 which spawned their first hits “Take It Easy” and “Witchy Woman”, both of which cracked the top 20. Their next few album releases produced top 40 hits including “Desperado”, “Already Gone” and “Best of My Love”, which hit #1 in both the US and Canada. Released in 1976, Greatest Hits would go on to become the best selling album in the US with sales of 38 million. Later that year, they released the iconic album Hotel California, which is the third best selling album ever with 26 million in sales. It features the rock classic “Hotel California” along with “New Kid In Town”, both of which reached #1 on the charts. T
They would continue through the 70’s with several more hit songs and broke up in 1980. They reunited in 1994 for a new album release, as well as several other albums sporadically through the early 2000’s. They have sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands and have been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
They debuted with the album Eagles in 1972 which spawned their first hits “Take It Easy” and “Witchy Woman”, both of which cracked the top 20. Their next few album releases produced top 40 hits including “Desperado”, “Already Gone” and “Best of My Love”, which hit #1 in both the US and Canada. Released in 1976, Greatest Hits would go on to become the best selling album in the US with sales of 38 million. Later that year, they released the iconic album Hotel California, which is the third best selling album ever with 26 million in sales. It features the rock classic “Hotel California” along with “New Kid In Town”, both of which reached #1 on the charts. T
They would continue through the 70’s with several more hit songs and broke up in 1980. They reunited in 1994 for a new album release, as well as several other albums sporadically through the early 2000’s. They have sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands and have been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Foo FightersFoo Fighters were formed in Seattle in 1994 by Dave Grohl, the former drummer of Nirvana. Grohl wanted to remain anonymous and recorded the debut album Foo Fighters by himself, playing all instruments and parts. The album features popular singles such as “Big Me” and “This is a Call”. He subsequently recruited other members to officially join the band and tour.
They recorded their second album in 1996, The Colour and the Shape, and also recruited drummer Taylor Hawkins, who would become a significant contributor to the band. The album included several popular singles including “Everlong” and “Monkey Wrench”. In 1999, they released There is Nothing Left to Lose with their first chart hit “Learn to Fly”, along with “Breakout”. Their tours grew bigger over the years and they are known as an arena and stadium rock band. In 2015 while on tour, Grohl fell off the stage and broke his leg. The tour continued, rebranded The Broken Leg Tour, with Grohl performing on a custom made moveable throne.
Concrete and Gold, released in 2017, reached #1 in the US, their second album to do so. They’ve received a large number of awards including a Grammy for the video “Learn to Fly”, 4 Grammys for Best Rock Album and 3 Grammys for Best Hard Rock Performance, They’ve won numerous MTV awards and were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, their first year of eligibility. In 2022, drummer Taylor Hawkins died while on tour and the future of the band is uncertain.
They recorded their second album in 1996, The Colour and the Shape, and also recruited drummer Taylor Hawkins, who would become a significant contributor to the band. The album included several popular singles including “Everlong” and “Monkey Wrench”. In 1999, they released There is Nothing Left to Lose with their first chart hit “Learn to Fly”, along with “Breakout”. Their tours grew bigger over the years and they are known as an arena and stadium rock band. In 2015 while on tour, Grohl fell off the stage and broke his leg. The tour continued, rebranded The Broken Leg Tour, with Grohl performing on a custom made moveable throne.
Concrete and Gold, released in 2017, reached #1 in the US, their second album to do so. They’ve received a large number of awards including a Grammy for the video “Learn to Fly”, 4 Grammys for Best Rock Album and 3 Grammys for Best Hard Rock Performance, They’ve won numerous MTV awards and were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, their first year of eligibility. In 2022, drummer Taylor Hawkins died while on tour and the future of the band is uncertain.
