Discussion of Eagles Documentary "History of the Eagles"

[Topkat]

The DVD RELEASE DATE IS APRIL 23rd for all of you interested!

[RebeccaLovesEagles]

The DVD RELEASE DATE IS APRIL 23rd for all of you interested!

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH but i'll never be able to wait that long

where did u find the date?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I thought we already knew that? I've already warned the boss that I'll be taking an extended lunch that day. I'm not preordering it, I'll drive until I find one for sale. While I have both recorded, I want to see the bonus 1977 concert footage, because it appears as though there's a lot of shots from the back of a certain musician/singer when he's wearing tight jeans and has no long shirt in the way. I am so completely shallow sometimes....but I'm not waiting on Amazon to be in the mood to deliver it to my house.

[sodascouts]

Back in Memphis after a great time with Brooke and her hubby watching the doc! First thing I did when I got back home was find it "on demand" and order it so I could watch it again.

I see a lot of points in the last few pages that I'd like to address. I knew the documentary would bring up controversy and I was prepared for it. Everyone has the right to voice their opinions as long as they do so in a way that is respectful of others.

However, for now, I'll just address something written by Topkat that I feel needs to be countered:

These are some of the reasons I can't feel the love some of you have for Glenn. I respect his talent & what he brings to the Eagles, but as a person, I just find him borderline abusive

That's a strong statement and I think it's grossly unfair.

I'm not pretending I know Glenn intimately or anything, but I can testify that he is very kind, generous, and sweet to fans above and beyond anything else I've ever seen or experienced. Heck, the reason he got so mad at Randy was because Randy was letting down fans by refusing to sing "Take It to the Limit." Additionally, although it's not publicized because he's a "quiet giver", he donates consistently to children's charities and youth programs. He has helped out countless people. He's a loving husband and father who's been married to the same woman for over 20 years - no mean feat in Hollywood. It's not fair to take some isolated, highly charged incidents and make a sweeping condemnation of the man. For every "abusive" thing you can name, I can name another where he has shown that he has a big heart. No, he's not a saint, but when all is said and done, he's a good man.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That's a strong statement and I think it's grossly unfair.
I'm not pretending I know Glenn intimately or anything, but I can testify that he is very kind, generous, and sweet to fans above and beyond anything I've ever seen or experienced. Heck, the reason he got so mad at Randy was because Randy was letting down fans by refusing to sing "Take It to the Limit." Additionally, although it's not publicized because he's a "quiet giver", he donates consistently to children's charities and youth programs. He has helped out countless people. He's a loving husband and father who's been married to the same woman for over 20 years - no mean feat in Hollywood. It's not fair to take some isolated, highly charged incidents and make a sweeping condemnation of the man. For every "abusive" thing you can name, I can name another where he has shown that he has a big heart. No, he's not a saint, but when all is said and done, he's a good man.

And from personal experience, I can give a HUGE AMEN to all of that!!!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

I'm not pretending I know Glenn intimately or anything, but I can testify that he is very kind, generous, and sweet to fans above and beyond anything I've ever seen or experienced. Heck, the reason he got so mad at Randy was because Randy was letting down fans by refusing to sing "Take It to the Limit." Additionally, although it's not publicized because he's a "quiet giver", he donates consistently to children's charities and youth programs. He has helped out countless people. He's a loving husband and father who's been married to the same woman for over 20 years - no mean feat in Hollywood. It's not fair to take some isolated, highly charged incidents and make a sweeping condemnation of the man. For every "abusive" thing you can name, I can name another where he has shown that he has a big heart. No, he's not a saint, but when all is said and done, he's a good man.

Very well said, Soda. I had missed the 'as a person' part before. I agree wholeheartedly.

[Brooke]

....but I'm not waiting on Amazon to be in the mood to deliver it to my house.

Me either! I will be going to town to find it!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

I thought we already knew that? I've already warned the boss that I'll be taking an extended lunch that day. I'm not preordering it, I'll drive until I find one for sale. While I have both recorded, I want to see the bonus 1977 concert footage, because it appears as though there's a lot of shots from the back of a certain musician/singer when he's wearing tight jeans and has no long shirt in the way. I am so completely shallow sometimes....but I'm not waiting on Amazon to be in the mood to deliver it to my house.

i second that...hubba hubba

[Topkat]

Back in Memphis after a great time with Brooke and her hubby watching the doc! First thing I did when I got back home was find it "on demand" and order it so I could watch it again.

I see a lot of points in the last few pages that I'd like to address. I knew the documentary would bring up controversy and I was prepared for it. Everyone has the right to voice their opinions as long as they do so in a way that is respectful of others.

However, for now, I'll just address something written by Topkat that I feel needs to be countered:

These are some of the reasons I can't feel the love some of you have for Glenn. I respect his talent & what he brings to the Eagles, but as a person, I just find him borderline abusive

That's a strong statement and I think it's grossly unfair.

I'm not pretending I know Glenn intimately or anything, but I can testify that he is very kind, generous, and sweet to fans above and beyond anything I've ever seen or experienced. Heck, the reason he got so mad at Randy was because Randy was letting down fans by refusing to sing "Take It to the Limit." Additionally, although it's not publicized because he's a "quiet giver", he donates consistently to children's charities and youth programs. He has helped out countless people. He's a loving husband and father who's been married to the same woman for over 20 years - no mean feat in Hollywood. It's not fair to take some isolated, highly charged incidents and make a sweeping condemnation of the man. For every "abusive" thing you can name, I can name another where he has shown that he has a big heart. No, he's not a saint, but when all is said and done, he's a good man.

Soda, you know I adore you & I'm glad you enjoyed the movie with Brooke, but I saw a side of Glenn in this that I have only heard & read about before.

There are lots of stories out there,of how Glenn treated some of the people who worked for him, as roadies, & others, the arguments, fights, etc. When I called him borderline abusive, I mostly meant verbal abuse, not physical, but that too is questionable to me. Yes, I'm sure he's very nice to his fans, & does some good in this world, but his personality has rubbed me the wrong way for a very long time.

If you have to fire someone, as bosses always do, there are ways to do it with some respect & dignity & let the person know that things aren't working out & it's the end of the road....Glenn's way was to make the person as miserable as possible until they couldn't take it anymore & quit. That is how he handled it with both Randy & Bernie. He almost came to blows with Randy over him not wanting to sing TITTL, so because it was for the fans, that justifies it??? Not to me.

Look; you've read the books, heard the stories, I just now find them more believable. I don't really give a crap what he donates to charity or about his marriage. He should donate to charity, he has millions, & yes he should be decent to his wife & kids, that is just normal..

If Glenn is not my favorite, that shouldn't bother anyone here. It's my personal opinion.. What I think of him doesn't really matter. Like I said, I can respect his talent, but as a person I don't really care for him. It's simple as that.

Wait, didn't I have a hot dream about him awhile back????Ummm, yeah I did

[Glennsallnighter]

I'm not pretending I know Glenn intimately or anything, but I can testify that he is very kind, generous, and sweet to fans above and beyond anything else I've ever seen or experienced. Heck, the reason he got so mad at Randy was because Randy was letting down fans by refusing to sing "Take It to the Limit." Additionally, although it's not publicized because he's a "quiet giver", he donates consistently to children's charities and youth programs. He has helped out countless people. He's a loving husband and father who's been married to the same woman for over 20 years - no mean feat in Hollywood. It's not fair to take some isolated, highly charged incidents and make a sweeping condemnation of the man. For every "abusive" thing you can name, I can name another where he has shown that he has a big heart. No, he's not a saint, but when all is said and done, he's a good man.

From what you have posted in various threads and also what you have said to me when we have met I would agree with absolutely everything. Also while I have never met him personally and would never pretend to have, the way he treated me in Niagara Falls at his first gig would be living proof of his big heart. He could have reacted to me in any of an number of ways, and the way he did (and also that he acknowleged me the second night) was as good as it could be and was a dream come true for me!

Lauras birthday is April 24th. Looks like Mummy will be getting a birthday present too!