The Eagles' Joe Walsh turns 60
Happy Birthday to Joe Walsh of the Eagles, who celebrates his 60th birthday today (November 20th).
Walsh is also an accomplished solo artist, sideman, and session player, as well as the leader of the James Gang. In 1969, Walsh replaced Glenn Schwartz in the James Gang, and shortly after, the band released its debut album, Yer' Album, followed the next year by James Gang Rides Again, which included the hit "Funk #49." Their 1971 album Thirds featured the band's minor hit "Walk Away."
In 1972, Walsh left the James Gang to set out on a solo career, turning down an offer to join Humble Pie. It was his second solo album, 1973's The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get, that firmly established his solo career, which included the hit "Rocky Mountain Way." Walsh played on records by the Eagles, Stephen Stills, Rod Stewart and B.B. King, and produced Dan Fogelberg's Souvenirs.
In 1975 Walsh replaced Bernie Leadon in the Eagles, playing on the band's last two studio albums before they split up: Hotel California and The Long Run. In 1978, Walsh scored a Top 20 hit with his signature song "Life's Been Good."
After the Eagles' breakup, Walsh has continued to record solo material and record with Steve Winwood and Bob Seger, among others.
In 1981 Walsh co-produced John Entwistle's album Too Late The Hero, in 1982 he contributed guitar to Eagles bandmate Don Henley's solo hit "Dirty Laundry," and in 1983 he produced Ringo Starr's album Old Wave. Walsh joined Starr on tour in 1989 and 1992 for his first two All-Starr Band tours.
Walsh continues to tour as a member of both the James Gang and the Eagles.
Last month, the Eagles released their first new album studio in 28 years, called Long Road Out Of Eden.
Walsh says that, although he enjoys touring as a solo act, he's really a band member at heart: [
Click to listen if you have a backstage pass] "Solo tours are good, but they're demanding. You're the boss and you're in charge of everything. Being in a band takes the edge off that -- it's a little easier. You sing a few and get to play on other people's music."
Joe Walsh and the Eagles will tour next year in support of Long Road Out Of Eden.
Walsh is also an accomplished solo artist, sideman, and session player, as well as the leader of the James Gang. In 1969, Walsh replaced Glenn Schwartz in the James Gang, and shortly after, the band released its debut album, Yer' Album, followed the next year by James Gang Rides Again, which included the hit "Funk #49." Their 1971 album Thirds featured the band's minor hit "Walk Away."
In 1972, Walsh left the James Gang to set out on a solo career, turning down an offer to join Humble Pie. It was his second solo album, 1973's The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get, that firmly established his solo career, which included the hit "Rocky Mountain Way." Walsh played on records by the Eagles, Stephen Stills, Rod Stewart and B.B. King, and produced Dan Fogelberg's Souvenirs.
In 1975 Walsh replaced Bernie Leadon in the Eagles, playing on the band's last two studio albums before they split up: Hotel California and The Long Run. In 1978, Walsh scored a Top 20 hit with his signature song "Life's Been Good."
After the Eagles' breakup, Walsh has continued to record solo material and record with Steve Winwood and Bob Seger, among others.
In 1981 Walsh co-produced John Entwistle's album Too Late The Hero, in 1982 he contributed guitar to Eagles bandmate Don Henley's solo hit "Dirty Laundry," and in 1983 he produced Ringo Starr's album Old Wave. Walsh joined Starr on tour in 1989 and 1992 for his first two All-Starr Band tours.
Walsh continues to tour as a member of both the James Gang and the Eagles.
Last month, the Eagles released their first new album studio in 28 years, called Long Road Out Of Eden.
Walsh says that, although he enjoys touring as a solo act, he's really a band member at heart: [
Click to listen if you have a backstage pass] "Solo tours are good, but they're demanding. You're the boss and you're in charge of everything. Being in a band takes the edge off that -- it's a little easier. You sing a few and get to play on other people's music." Joe Walsh and the Eagles will tour next year in support of Long Road Out Of Eden.
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