The Eagles: The Rise, Fall, and the Return The Eagles were born in the 1970’s, a time of rapidly changing public leading up to what they called “life in the fast lane.” They formed as wide-eyed country-rockers on the Los Angeles music scene and developed into purveyors of imposing, dark-themed albums about excess and seduction. Their favorite subject matter was the pursuit and unraveling of the American dream. The Eagles were defined and limited by the 1970’s, forming in 1971 and breaking down by 1980’s. They were reunited in 1994 as public demand for their music and messages convinced them to come back together. The Eagles had an impressive and volatile career that continues after a popular return. (Schruers) The rise of the Eagles in 1971 was possible when Linda Ronstadt and John Boylan enlisted session musicians Glenn Frey and Don Henley. Frey and Henley had met in 1970 at The Troubadour in Los Angeles and became fast friends over their mutual record label. Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, who had been working with Ricky Nelson's as backup musicians, joined Ronstadt's group of performers for her summer tour. (Don Henley) The original Eagles did a single live concert together. The play back at Ronstadt for a July concert in Disneyland. After the concert with Ronstadt, Henley and Frey asked Leadon and …show more content…
The band formally reunited the following year, following years of public separation.(Don Henley) “For the record, we never broke up, we just took a 14-year vacation,” announced Frey at their first live performance in April 1994. (The Eagles) The ensuing tour spawned a live album titled “Hell Freezes Over”. “Get Over It” and “Love Will Keep Us” are some of the new songs. On this record both became Top 40 hits. Selling 6 million copies, the album proved nearly as successful as the tour. (Don