The four original Eagles met when they played back-up on Linda Ronstadt’s album in early 1970. After making a connection and finishing her album, they headed to the studios themselves to record their first album, The Eagles, for Asylum Records in 1972. Strangely enough their sound appeals to foundations of country music even though they became one of the biggest rock bands of the 70’s and their music now is referred to as classic rock. Their first album eventually went gold and produced the hits “Take it Easy,” “Witchy Woman,” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling.” They toured throughout the world after the release of their next two albums, both going gold, and it wasn’t until the release of their fourth album, One of These Nights, which went gold in one week, that their popularity really became a solid fixture in the rock record books.

Their biggest album came in February of 1976, Eagles: Their Greatest Hits, and has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide battling with Michael Jackson’s Thriller for the best selling album of all time. They have won numerous Grammy awards and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Perhaps one of their most memorable releases in rock history has been Hotel California, which has sold more than 10 million copies and produced such hits as “Hotel California,” “New Kid in Town,” and “Life in the Fast Lane.” Hotel California won the much coveted Grammy for Album of the Year in 1977. One of the most enduring qualities of the Eagles music is the country rock sounds of the group and their ability to capture the lifestyles of southern California.

The Eagles eventually called it quits in May of 1982 and every member pursued a solo career. The split lasted until 1994, when they reunited for an MTV concert special and decided to launch a live tour that lasted until 1996. They released the album When Hell Freezes Over which topped the charts and sold millions instantly. Apparently The Eagles still had the “it” factor that fans so desperately missed. They still continue to tour periodically and much to the praise of their fans, they perform all their hits at their shows. Anytime the announce a tour, The Eagles concert tickets sell out within hours at all the venues in their schedule, proving that their career has managed to impact millions of loyal fans.