Eagles Mentions in the Press (2006 - 2017)

[Houston Debutante]

Thanks for that - very interesting!

Here's something I found a bit sad, though.

[Don states] “I’m not sure if you can change the world with music anymore. Maybe back when we started, that might have seemed possible. Rock’s become very shallow and trite, it’s moving towards entertainment, modern vaudeville, which makes me sad.” Henley suggests the Eagles forthcoming world tour might be their last, and worries that the band have little relevance. “We could go in the studio and cut the most ass-kicking rock ’n’ roll song on earth, and it probably wouldn’t get played on the radio ’cause we are in our sixties. So we’re not really sure there’s a lot of point.” Yet he still feels playing their classic hits has value. “Because they are songs that represent a time when people did seem to care a little bit more about the world. And people still want to hear them.”

Does he really think there's no point in making music if it doesn't get played on the radio? I would hope that by this point in his life, he would no longer equate the value of art with its amount of radio play.

And of course I'm always dismayed by the "in the good old days people cared more about the world" type comments. They make him sound like a grumpy old man!

I've always found the words of Billy Joel to be a good reminder when it comes to that kind of attitude: "The good old days weren't always good, and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems."

I think it's understandable that Don is sad that his music doesn't get played on the radio as much but I hope he knows that his fans will always appreciate him and want more. Do it for the fans, Don!

[Prettymaid]

EAGLES were mentioned on Wednesdays episode of The Colbert Report on comedy central....it was a joke about how they hate each other....

Here's the link to that. It's in the video titled Spiteful Partisanship dated 5-8-13 and starts at 2:00.


http://t.colbertnation.com/

[OutlawManNJ]

Here's the link to that. It's in the video titled Spiteful Partisanship dated 5-8-13 and starts at 2:00.


http://t.colbertnation.com/

I wonder how many people at home got the joke? Meaning, I wonder if its general knowledge that there has been lots of problems among the Eagles members. The studio audience laughed but they are there to do that.

[Prettymaid]

I thought it was pretty lame, not because the general public wouldn't know what he means, but it was quite a stretch for that measley joke.

[sodascouts]

I didn't think it was all that funny either (no offense to those who did).

Still, it's a testament to their place in pop culture!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I thought it was pretty lame, not because the general public wouldn't know what he means, but it was quite a stretch for that measley joke.

Yes, it didn't fit in with anything, really. It's like he had that joke, such as it was, in his back pocket since watching the documentary back in Feb and decided this was the place to use it.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

These people are obviously clueless! I mean, the Eagles announced they'd be in the UK, probably next year, while they were in London, just after meeting Niall! Well, I guess a lot of young ladies will be scrambling for tickets so they can see Niall 'starkers'.

http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-facto...l-horan-naked/

[sodascouts]

Somehow I doubt the Eagles would be as impressed with that view! lol

[Houston Baby]

I didn't see this posted anywhere and I am not sure this is the correct thread - I'm still learning my way around here.

The latest issue (JUNE 2013) of UNCUT has a 6 page article of Eagles and their early years. Photos of the Desperado shoot. This issue is out now.

Also an article - "Fleetwood Mac return" - a review of the MSG concert.

[sodascouts]

I'm going to have to buy that! Thanks!