Originally Posted by
Funk 50
As far as I know, only Henley and Frey fanatics claim Glenn as the leader of the Eagles. Most accounts say Frey and Henley were joint leaders, Joe Walsh definitely did. Of course Joe wasn't there at the start when Frey approached Henley to form the band but after 40 years in the band , Joe should have a fair idea of who's in charge. I don't think Glenn ever claimed to be band leader, probably never had to. Between Henley and Frey, Glenn was always the outgoing and the one more likely to deliver an ass kicking when it was needed but I think Glenn and Don deferred to each other.
I attended a U2 concert that had Lou Reed as a special guest. I didn't notice he was there until the debrief with my pals after the show. Joe's performed Rocky Mountain Way as a suprise guest at loads of concerts, he always seems to be greeted warmly.