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
One of the reasons why “The Who” keep on doing live shows, is because many of the people they employ to help them would be financially devastated if they stopped. It is an odd situation to be in.
I saw them on the same tour. Played the Hotel California album (with a local orchestra backing them), then another 2-1/2 hours of Eagles, Henley and Walsh hits. No warm up band, just a short intermission. I was pretty blown away by just how good they were. Way beyond expectations and very memorable.
Agreed 100%!
Glenn Frey had the voice of an angel.
Actually, no one really did. Just another "pull it off no matter what" day. The only comment made was when I, another of our production managers & the owner of the promotion company, our boss, were standing down stage center watching the crowd come in. He said, "You guys did it! We can do this every time!" My colleague said, while my mouth hit the deck, "You ain't seen the bill yet".
To my knowledge something like that hasn't been attempted since.
Hard to believe they’re still around. Saw them in Denver in 1972 where they opened the concert for Yes and Edgar Winter.
“The Eagles commercialized what Gram [Parsons] synthesized.”
......Harvard Magazine!!......
You can check out any time you like
But you can never leave”
Ran out of drug money ... another farewell tour.
I saw their final tour 20 years ago when I was in grad school.
Maybe 1977? I doubt it was 1976 playing Hotel California stuff in early July. Though they were recording in Miami so being in Tampa sorta could fit.
I saw them November 10, 1976 in Ames and they were playing stuff from “Our next album, Hotel California” that wasn’t out yet.
Looked it up. It was released Dec 8, 1976.
If it was just the Eagles, I’d try to go. With Steely Dan opening now I have to go.
Or better yet, the "Dead Eagle Cadaver Tour" .....
Watched a video of one of Neil Diamond's last concerts and it was an embarrassment to him. His voice was dead.............
Time for these timeless groups to give it up since all they're doing is collecting the cash for their name...........
Great article about Gram Parsons. Thanks.
An article like this allows a Harvard alum in science to learn something completely new!! Then I can share it with others.
Bye. Never liked ‘em. Caused too many earbleeds.
1.Take It Easy
2.Outlaw Man
3.Doolin-Dalton
4.Turn to Stone (Joe Walsh song)
5.Seven Bridges Road (Steve Young cover)
6.Lyin' Eyes
7.Take It to the Limit
8.Desperado
9.Midnight Flyer
10.Already Gone (Jack Tempchin cover)
11.One of These Nights
12.Funk #49 (James Gang cover)
13.Good Day in Hell
14.Rocky Mountain Way (Joe Walsh song)
15.Witchy Woman
Encore:
16.James Dean
17.Best of My Love
18.Walk Away (James Gang cover)
19.Tequila Sunrise
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/eagles/1976/tampa-stadium-tampa-fl-73d36e71.html
“The warm-up group was a fella named Billy Joel.”
Anything ever happen with him?
Poor name for a performer, he probably never made it .
That’s cool.
Almost like Barbra Streisand, right?
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