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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.
The Grateful DeadThe Grateful Dead is known as the first “jam” band, noted for long instrumental and improvisational music at live shows. They formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, CA with members Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, Phil Lesh and Bill Kreurzmann, joined by Mickey Hart in 1967. They are also known for their devoted fan base known as “Deadheads” and as pioneers of the “psychedelic” movement of the 1960’s. Their core years were 1967-1995 starting with their 1965 release The Grateful Dead. Their “Europe ‘72” tour was well received along with its future album release of the same name.
In 1973, they formed their own record label, Grateful Dead Records. Their first commercial success came in 1970 with the releases of Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty, which features the chart topping song “Truckin’”. While they continued to release studio albums, their real popularity came from live shows. Unlike most bands, their performances were largely improvised, with no pre-made setlist. Their live performances featured long periods of jamming – improvised instrumental passages. They’ve played over 2,400 concerts during the course of their career, followed devotely by Deadheads, many of which followed them on tour. They are also well known for their merchandising, particularly their famous logos and tie-dyed t-shirts.
Their concerts feature a central hub of activity for buying and selling called “Shakedown Street”. Jerry Garcia died in 1995, a major blow to the band and what many thought would be the end. Over the years, there have been several spin-off bands featuring various members of The Dead, such as The Other Ones, The Dead and Dead & Company.
In 1973, they formed their own record label, Grateful Dead Records. Their first commercial success came in 1970 with the releases of Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty, which features the chart topping song “Truckin’”. While they continued to release studio albums, their real popularity came from live shows. Unlike most bands, their performances were largely improvised, with no pre-made setlist. Their live performances featured long periods of jamming – improvised instrumental passages. They’ve played over 2,400 concerts during the course of their career, followed devotely by Deadheads, many of which followed them on tour. They are also well known for their merchandising, particularly their famous logos and tie-dyed t-shirts.
Their concerts feature a central hub of activity for buying and selling called “Shakedown Street”. Jerry Garcia died in 1995, a major blow to the band and what many thought would be the end. Over the years, there have been several spin-off bands featuring various members of The Dead, such as The Other Ones, The Dead and Dead & Company.
