The Eagles: An American Band [Hardcover]

Andrew Vaughan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 2010

“Take It Easy.” “Lyin' Eyes.” “One of These Nights.” “Hotel California.” These songs are among the most memorable ever written, and they all came from one amazing band: the Eagles. This gorgeous volume traces the history of the group from the late 1960s through to the present. Capturing the albums, the tours, the fights, the triumphs, the awards, and the remarkable freezing over of hell (otherwise known as their 1994 reunion tour), The Eagles offers a truly unique look at how the group exported the Southern California lifestyle to every corner of the world.

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About the Author

Andrew Vaughn is a respected Nashville-based writer and authority on country music. His work has appeared in such magazines as Billboard, Mojo, Q, the London Times and the Guardian and he was founding editor of Country Music International magazine. He has been a regular guest on BBC Radio, BBC TV and VH1, and has written books on the history of country music.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (October 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402777124
• ISBN-13: 978-1402777127
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great, Well Presented Book, About One of America's Most Beloved Bands, "The Eagles"!!!, January 11, 2011

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Gary Covington "Southern Rocker" (Louisiana, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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First, I'd like to mention the author Andrew Vaughan. He is a well-known, and well-respected, Nashville based writer, and an authority on American Country Music. As the book brings out, the Eagles were greatly influenced by American Country Music, especially the Los Angeles Country Rock Music Scene, of the late 1960's and early 1970's. They were greatly influenced by Country Rock musicians and bands, like the late/great Gram Parsons, the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers Band, Poco, Linda Ronstadt,and J.D. Souther. Years later on (1980), J.D. Souther, a native Texan, along with Linda Ronstadt,were on the Urban Cowboy Movie Soundtrack album, along with The Eagles themselves.

This book covers how the band came together. Bascially Don Henley from Texas, met up with Glen Frey from Detroit at the Troubadour Club, in Los Angeles, and their meeting, eventually resulted in the formation of the Eagles in 1971. This book covers all the personel changes that took place in the band through the years, especially the addition of Timothy B. Schmit and guitar virtuso, Joe Walsh. It covers Don Felder's tenure with the band, an his dismissal from the band, between the "Hell Freezes Over" project, and the "Farewell Tour I" project.

The book covers the accomplishments of the Eagles, including 5 U.S.#1 singles, 6 grammy awards, their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on January 12, 1998, and many more accomplishments. It covers all their albums, all the way up through their most recent one, "Long Road Out of Eden". It covers their breakup, their solo projects (including Glen Frey's "Smuggler's Blues" & his appearance on the "Miami Vice" TV Show), their reunion & the "Hell Freezes Over", Album and Tour, the "Farewell I" Tour, and many, many more details about the Eagles.

The book is very well illustrated, it is packed full of color photos. It is easy to read and follow. It is an excellent reference book on the Eagles. It includes a discography of the member's solo projects, which are many. It contains many quotes and commentaries from other artists in the music industry.

Overall, this is the best book on the Eagles, I have ever read, threrefore, I highly recommend it. If you like the Eagles, (and who doesn't ?), then you'll love this book. Thanks!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Collector's Book For Sure, February 22, 2011

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I've always been an Eagles fan. So, if I see anything by them, I have to at least look at it. Sure, there are hack job books out there. But this isn't one of them. To me, it gives a great synoptic story and some wonderful photos. It was well worth the price!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, December 1, 2010

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Gloria Beaverson "RockyMountainGirl" (Roxborough, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This is a beautiful book, and is much more than I expected. It has loads of info on the guys from the beginning to the present. Great photos, too. Highly recommended for any Eagles fan.