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The Eagles

Music promoter Harvey Goldsmith is born in Edgware, Middlesex, UK. In a lengthy and acclaimed career, he will work with Andrea Bocelli, Jeff Beck, Muse, Genesis, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Bruce Springsteen, Santana, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Luciano Pavarotti, Sheryl Crow, Shania Twain, Bee Gees, Jools Holland, Marti Pellow, Oasis, Paul Weller, Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Saxon, Shirley Bassey, Family, Ronan Keating, Gabrielle, Richard Hawley, U2, Coldplay, Nigel Kennedy, Eric Clapton, Richard Ashcroft, Ash, Asian Dub Foundation, Supergrass, Doves, Madness, Aswad, David Gray, Queen, Elton John, Streetwalkers, The Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Nelly Furtado, Scissor Sisters, Van Morrison, Madonna, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Whitesnake, Passionate Friends, Sting and many others.
Timothy B. Schmidt, bassist and vocalist of Poco and The Eagles, is born in Oakland, California, USA.
Irving Azoff is born. He will find success as a personal manager in the music industry, looking after artists including The Eagles, Steely Dan, Van Halen, Journey, Christina Aguilera and Neil Diamond.
24-year-old movie star and rebel without a clue James Dean dies when his Porsche collides with another vehicle at a crossroads on Route 466 in California, USA. His legend will inspire mentions in popular songs by The Eagles, Taylor Swift, Don McLean, Madonna, David Essex, R.E.M. and more.
Bristol-based instrumental quartet The Eagles play at the The City Hall, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK, Europe, supported by The Stereos.
Folk music trio Tim, Tom And Ron play at the Homecoming Dance in Encina High School, Sacramento, California, USA. One of the band's members, Tim Schmit, will find greater fame as a member of The Eagles.
Bristol-based instrumental combo The Eagles play at the The City Hall, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK, Europe, supported by Mel Ryder and The Spirits.
Hearts And Flowers, with producer Nick Venet, record Ode To A Tin Angel in Los Angeles, California, USA. The band includes Bernie Leadon, who will find greater success as a member of The Eagles.
The Eagles release a new single, Witchy Woman, in the USA on Asylum Records.
Yes play at the Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland, USA, supported by The Eagles.
Yes play at The Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland, supported by The Eagles.
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The second day of the three-day long Ozark Music Festival is held at The Fairgrounds, Sedalia, Missouri. Artists appearing over the course of the event include Jefferson Starship, The Eagles, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bachman Turner Overdirve, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, The Earl Scruggs Revue, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Boz Scaggs, Electric Flag, Ted Nugent And The Amboy Dukes, David Bromberg, Leo Kottke, Cactus, Bob Seger and Bruce Springsteen. Hosting the event is Wolfman Jack.
Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles play at Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida, USA.
The Eagles' latest album, Hotel California, hits No1 in the USA for the first of several times, and is certified platinum. It will go on to sell over nine million copies in the USA alone.
The Eagles reach No1 in the Billboard US Top 40 singles with Heartache Tonight.
The Eagles reach No1 in the Billboard US Top 40 singles with Heartache Tonight.
Chicago play at the Sports Arena, San Diego, California, USA. The show, organised by Linda Ronstadt as a fundraiser for her boyfriend, Jerry Brown, [Governor of California and Presidential candidate] also features The Eagles.
A naked 16-year-old girl, found in the Los Angeles, California, USA, home of Eagles member Don Henley, has to be treated for drug intoxication. Henley is arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, cocaine and quaaludes, plus contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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Howard Jones, Sharpe and Numan, Don Henley, Bryan Adams and Elaine Paige And Barbara Dickson appear on UK tv pop show Top Of The Pops. The programme is presented by Mike Read and Bruno Brookes.
Don Henley releases a new single, All She Wants To Do Is Dance, on Geffen Records in the UK.
Don Henley plays at Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Don Henley plays at The Tower Theatre, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA.
The ninth MTV Unplugged show to be transmitted features a live acoustic performance by The Eagles' founder Don Henley.
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Don Henley plays at Coca-Cola Starplex, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Don Henley plays at Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, Indiana, USA.
The tribute album Common Thread: Songs Of The Eagles is awarded triple-platinum status by the R.I.A.A. in the USA. The album features covers of The Eagles' songs by Clint Black, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Little Texas, John Anderson, Tanya Tucker, Suzy Bogguss, Vince Gill, Billy Dean, Diamond Rio, Trisha Yearwood, Brooks And Dunn and Lorrie Morgan.
Frankie Miller suffers a major brain haemorrhage in New York City, USA, as a result of which he will sink into a coma for five months. Miller and his partner Annette Creedon are in New York meeting old friend Joe Walsh of The Eagles who is performing that night.
The Eagles file suit against the Hotel California restaurant in Dallas, Texas, USA, alleging trademark violations relating to the title of their hit single and album Hotel California.
The Eagles play at The Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany, Europe.
The Eagles play at The Next Stage, Grand Prairie, Texas, USA.
The Eagles are the top-grossing live touring act for the six months up to this date, pulling in $76.7m, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore.
Don Henley and Stevie Nicks play at The PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey, USA.
The White Stripes play at The Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
The Eagles play at The Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
The Eagles play at The Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Readers of Total Guitar magazine vote Jimmy Page's guitar solo in Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin as the greatest guitar solo of all time, beating out tracks by Van Halen, Queen, Jimi Hendrix and The Eagles.
The Eagles play at The Osaka Dome, Osaka, Japan, Asia.
The Eagles play at The Nagoya Dome, Nagoya, Japan, Asia.
On their History Of The Eagles tour, The Eagles play at the U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
The Eagles play at The Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
It is reported that The Eagles' History of The Eagles tour, which launched in July 2013, has grossed more than $145,000,000 and played to 1.1m fans.
On their History Of The Eagles tour, The Eagles play the first of two nights at Harveys Outdoor Arena, Stateline, Nevada, USA.
Forbes Magazine's Annual Rich List shows Katy Perry as the year's most financially successful musician, with estimated earnings of $135m. One Direction are second with $130m, followed by Garth Brooks with $90m, Taylor Swift with $80m and The Eagles with $73.5m.
On their World Tour 2019 The Eagles play at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand, Oceania.
On their World Tour 2019 The Eagles play at The Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany, Europe.
On their World Tour 2019 The Eagles play at Echo Arena, Liverpool, England, UK, Europe.
On their World Tour 2019 The Eagles play at First Direct Arena, Leeds, England, UK, Europe.
On their World Tour 2019 The Eagles play at The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Europe.
On their World Tour 2019 The Eagles play at The MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
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