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Out on the Border
when they were shopping around for guitarists
in late 1973 and late 1975 - how come they didn't look for Krieger? I mean he was another LA-based musician and had nothing else to do at that point as JM had already died.
Last edited by alreadygone; 05-19-2016 at 12:05 AM.
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Stuck on the Border
Re: when they were shopping around for guitarists
I think they went with Joe because 1 - Irving was Joe's manager and he had guested with them on shows before and 2 - the Eagles needed some critical rock energy. Energy that would propel them to their next era.
With Walsh and Felder onboard, they went on to make their best record in most people's eyes - Hotel California. I cannot imagine Bernie Leadon on that record or The Long Run for that matter. And Bernie was upset that the band was getting to be too rock n' roll on One Of These Nights and probably even On The Border. So it was time to make a change and thank god, they did.
With Joe they knew they were getting a guy who can peel paint of the walls of the arena with his loud rambunctious rock guitar playing. And they liked his rough image for their country rock outfit. They gave him a chainsaw to destroy hotel rooms with. They encouraged it because they so badly wanted to be seen as a rock n' roll group, not just a smooth country/country rock vocal band. Joe helped them achieve that image and alongside Felder, they tore that country right out and barged ahead with some great guitar-oriented classic rock on HC and TLR.
Best decision they ever made IMO. It served them greatly. Sorry Bernie fans lol.
Obviously, this is my take on it but I feel they made the right choice. But then I'm a rock and roller not a smooth california country guy, so I'm naturally going to want it to RAWK! \m/
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Banned
Re: when they were shopping around for guitarists
I believe Joe's, The Smoker You Drink The Player You Get album was played to the Eagles as a sample of a Bill Szymczyk production. The Eagles also worked closely with Joe on Dan Fogelberg's, Souvenir album, which Joe produced. It showed that Joe was capable of a lot more than loud, guitar rock music.
Felder was recruited after playing a session for the On The Border album. Joe has said that he worked with the Eagles during the On The Border sessions too. It wouldn't be a surprise to learn that other guitarists, such as Fogelberg, were also in the studio while the band recorded the album. Once they went with Felder, the other guitarists wouldn't get a mention.
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Stuck on the Border
Re: when they were shopping around for guitarists
Robby is a brilliant guitarist, but not your typical "rawk" guitarist. He was playing world music before the term was invented, and his playing has classical, jazz and flamenco influences.
So, an amazing musician but not the first person on your list when you're looking for someone to take your band in a harder rock direction.
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