Hi, my name is Billy. Don't let the screen name fool you, while i love Joe Walsh, I am more a Glenn or Bernie guy. But, i hail from the Rocky Mountain Way. I have loved The Eagles for as long as I can remember. My dad used to sing their songs around the house, and when I heard the albums I thought he was an Eagle Anyway, later in life when I was a teen, and my dad and I didn't talk much, or have much in common, the Eagles were, pardon the reference, the common thread. Lots of good memories. I learned to sing harmony parts by picking out the different parts of Eagles songs and figuring out who sang what. I learned guitar and mandolin to Eagles songs.
Anyway, about me. I am a Master's student in History, I am writing about how the Western US influenced popular music, as well as how the West has been defined by popular music. My thesis goes from post WWII to about 1972, yep I end with the Eagles. When I go to PhD, I will expand into the seventies, but limited time right now. I would love a chance to talk with any of you about my topic, and I love sharing what I am researching, so please feel free to contact me. As a father and student I don't get much free time, but I look forward to finding a sanctuary from work at least when I need one here. Thanks for letting me introduce myself. I hope to meet many of you soon.
Billy