A Perennial Favorite, The Eagles

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The Eagles are an American rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971. The founding members of the band were Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner. Over the years, the band's lineup has undergone several changes, but Frey and Henley remained the core members until Frey's death in 2016.

They are known for their harmony-heavy, country-tinted rock sound, and their catchy radio-friendly hits like "Take it Easy," "Hotel California," and "Desperado." Hugely successful in the 1970s, they sold millions of records and became one of the biggest, most popular bands in the world.

In addition to their commercial success, the Eagles are also known for their intricate songwriting and musicianship. Their songs often touch on themes of love, loss, and the American experience, with their lyrics being frequently praised for their depth and nuance.

Despite breaking up in 1980, the Eagles have reunited several times over the years, most notably in 1994 for their "Hell Freezes Over" tour. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, they have sold over 150 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time.

Connection with Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt was a close friend and collaborator of the Eagles during their early years. In fact, members of the Eagles band played as Ronstadt's backing band on several of her albums, including her breakthrough 1974 album "Heart Like a Wheel."

Glenn Frey and Don Henley, two of the founding members of the Eagles, both played on Ronstadt's early albums and Bernie Leadon, another founding member of the Eagles, was actually a member of Ronstadt's backup band before he joined the Eagles.

In addition to playing on her albums, the Eagles also toured with Ronstadt as her opening act in the early 1970s, which helped to raise their profile and increase their exposure to a wider audience. The Eagles even wrote and recorded some songs that Ronstadt covered on her albums, such as "Desperado" and "Doolin-Dalton."

Overall, the connection between Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles was a significant one that helped to shape the sound of both artists during the early years of their careers.