She personally chose her backing bands, and on her second tour she hired Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner, who then formed The Eagles.
That is accurate.
I hate the effing Eagles. Most overrated band EVER.
A second thing to thank her for is for saving Warren Zevon by putting some coin in his pocket by recording cover versions of his songs (list follows). Not everyone likes him, but many insiders acknowledge him as a rare if highly unconventional talent. It’s too bad that most only know Zevon through Werewolves of London.
Hasten Down the Wind
Carmelita
Poor Poor Pitiful Me
Mohammed’s Radio (Can they even play this anymore? Might be “Islamophobic”)