Posted on 07/07/2023 12:31:07 PM PDT by Red Badger
The Eagles, one of the most successful and longest-running acts in the history of popular music, have announced the first of what they say are their “final” tour dates. After 52 years, more than a thousand concerts and over 150 million albums sold, the group has announced the initial 13 dates of their final farewell tour, beginning on Sept. 7 in New York, with more to be added.
According to the announcement, the Eagles — Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey — will perform “as many shows in each market as their audience demands.” The tour is expected to continue into 2025.
Steely Dan, the group’s longtime friends and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, will open the tour, which is presented by Live Nation. Presale tickets and VIP packages will be available starting Wednesday, July 12 for all announced shows. The general on-sale will start Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m. local time.
The initial dates are below; the group’s statement follows in full:
The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds. Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed.
But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round. So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up.
Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.
With love and gratitude,
The Eagles
Sept. 7 in New York, N.Y. at Madison Square Garden
Sept. 11 in Boston, Mass. at TD Garden
Sept. 16 in Newark, N.J. at Prudential Center
Sept. 20 in Belmont Park, N.Y. at UBS Arena
Oct. 5 in Denver, Colo. at Ball Arena
Oct. 9 in Indianapolis, Ind. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Oct. 13 in Detroit, Mich. at Little Caesars Arena
Oct. 17 in Cleveland, Ohio at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Nov. 2 in Atlanta, Ga. at State Farm Arena
Nov. 7 in Charlotte, N.C. at Spectrum Center
Nov. 9 Raleigh, N.C. at PNC Arena
Nov. 14 in Lexington, Ky. at Rupp Arena
Nov. 17 in St. Paul, Minn. at Xcel Energy Center
I think I liked them best as the original band. Hotel California might’ve been a nice album, but I really missed the old crew.
And no original member Randy Meisner playing bass and singing those high tenor vocals.
Though Henley is a major leftist, I’ve had the opportunity to see him on his solo tour - once in 2016 and again in 2019.
His shows were great! I hope he decides (after the Eagles finally hang it up) to go on one more solo tour. The last two times he was in the Twin Cities he kept his political thoughts to him self and played only music.
If Glenn Frey isn’t there, it ain’t The Eagles.
Wife and I saw them in Columbia SC this past March. Excellent show. We stayed within walking distance of the arena, which made it even better.
Funny story from Joe Walsh. He said the best party he had ever been to was in Columbia SC in the late 70s. He said “I stayed up three days straight one night in Columbia”.
I found out later that he had opened for Stevie Nicks in 1979, and her tour ended in Columbia SC, and they had a blow out end of tour party. I’m sure that was what Walsh was referring to.
Also, Walsh continually cracked up Vince Gill with his stories. At one point Gill walked back and sat on a riser listening to Walsh. Gill literally rolled over on his side laughing, finally managing to get back to the mic in time for the next song.
And yeah, as most know, Walsh is a serious talent on guitar, and so is Vince Gill.
I saw them at the bicentennial concert, July 4 1976, at Tampa Stadium. Loggins and Messina, Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. The Eagles were on their Hotel California tour. I also saw them the next year in Orlando at the Tangerine Bowl. They were with Hall and Oates and Jimmy Buffett. Don’t want to deal with the crowds again.
Exactly.
Ditto. Saw Pete and the boys at Shea Stadium, Queens NYin October, 1982.
Local news crews interviewed Pete and Roger separately before the two concerts there (separately was the only way to do it because they deliberately had separate accomodations). Look for the interviews (as well as one of the two Shea concerts in its entirety) on YouTube. Roger was beyond frustrated and Pete a total drama queen.
I’m sure they’re not taking it easy on the ticket prices! But I agree with other comments, without Frey, Felder, Meisner, etc. it’s not the same. But hey, if people will pay for it, why not?
I saw their "Hotel California" tour just before the pandemic shut everything down. I went to the very last show, March 7, 2020. Everything after that was immediately canceled.
They were great.
-PJ
I saw them a couple years ago with Vince Gill doing most of the Glen Frey parts. Glen’s son did some as well. Chris Stapleton opened. I enjoyed it, especially since the tickets were free.
Interesting factoid on that ‘82 tour. We put that show in Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, AZ in 16 hours. Normally would take around 4 to 5 days. There was a football game the day/night before. We didn’t get the stadium until 11 PM that night. Insanity, never been done before. I & their production manager had to figure how to do it. Absolutely huge crew & forklifts running everywhere. We did it & opened the gates at 3 PM show day.
This is our FINAL, FINAL, FINAL Tour. HONEST.
We won’t be doing this EVER again even if Hell Freezes Over! 😆😀😝
Did Pete show even an ounce of appreciation to you?
Without Glen Frey they just ain’t the same...............
No Bernie Leadon either. Founding member.
Or, Randy Meisner and Don Felder.
Timothy B. Schmidt and Vince Gill can just go away.
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