The Eagle's with Joe Walsh perform "LIfe's Been Good" (time code 5:40) on their 2013 HISTORY OF THE EAGLES Tour on July 7, 2013 at the sold out show on the last day of Milwaukee's 2013 Summerfest. First is the Eagle's accompanying musicians: including Stewart Smith from Arlington, Virginia, and Davis from New Orleans, Louisiana, and Will Hollis, from Rochester, New York, Scott Crago from Wayland Massachusetts, and MIcheal Thompson, from San Diego, California. As well introduced by Don, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh. "Life's Been Good" is a 1978 song by Joe Walsh, which first appeared on the soundtrack to the film FM. It was released as a single and appeared on Walsh's album But Seriously, Folks.... It peaked at #12 on the US Billboard Hot 100, remaining his biggest solo hit. In the song, Walsh satirically reflects "I lost my license, now I don't drive." In fact Walsh explains that he simply lost his wallet and the driver's license ("My Maserati does 185 (mph) / I lost my license, now I don't drive"). Also he adds the antics of all rockers of the era are reflected, such as the nod to Keith Moon and others: "I live in hotels/Tear out the walls." The 1979 ''Rolling Stone Record Guide called it "riotous", and "(maybe) the most important statement on rock stardom anyone has made in the late Seventies." Current members: Glenn Frey -- vocals, guitars, keyboards, harmonica (1971--80, 1994--present) Don Henley -- vocals, drums, percussion, guitar (1971--80, 1994--present) Joe Walsh -- guitars, vocals, keyboards (1975--80, 1994--present) Timothy B. Schmit -- bass, vocals, acoustic guitar (1977--80, 1994--present) Former members Bernie Leadon -- guitars, vocals, banjo, mandolin, pedal steel (1971--75) Randy Meisner -- bass, vocals, guitar, guitarrón (1971--77) Don Felder -- guitars, mandolin, vocals, keyboards, pedal steel (1974--80, 1994--2001) The Eagles kick off their History of the Eagles world tour Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky, and Don Henley has confirmed reports that former guitarist Bernie Leadon will be joining them. "Bernie Leadon is definitely on this tour," he told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "Randy Meisner, if he were healthy and willing, might have been included, too, but his current health will not permit. We are all wishing him well." Meisner, the group's original bassist and lead singer of their 1975 hit "Take It to the Limit," is still recovering from a choking incident earlier this year. "Randy was at home when something he was eating obstructed his breathing and he lost consciousness," Poco's Rusty Young wrote in an online note to fans in April. "[His wife] Lana rushed him to the emergency room where he got immediate care. Things are going to be a little rough for Randy for a while, but his doctors are optimistic he'll recover from this incident. If you can, say a little prayer or just send love Randy's way." Outside of a two-song set at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1998, the Eagles haven't performed with Leadon since he quit the band in 1975. "I just wanted some time to regroup," Leadon told Rolling Stone in 2008. "I suggested we take some time off. They weren't excited about that idea." It's often claimed that Leadon was unhappy the band was moving away from their country rock roots when he left, but Leadon disputes that assertion. "That's an oversimplification," he says. "It implies that I had no interest in rock or blues or anything but country rock. That's just not the case. I didn't just play Fender Telecaster. I played a Gibson Les Paul and I enjoyed rock & roll. That's evident from the early albums." Fans hoping that the Eagles will also invite former guitarist Don Felder onto the tour are going to be disappointed. In the band's recent documentary he cried when recalling his departure from the band in 2001, but Henley was unmoved. "That was a poignant moment, for sure -- if it was real," he said. "But since Mr. Felder continues to engage in legal action, of one kind or another, against us, I can't really say anything further about it." Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/eagles-tour-will-feature-founding-guitarist-bernie-leadon-20130705#ixzz2YaLPUMOk Current members: Glenn Frey -- vocals, guitars, keyboards, harmonica (1971--80, 1994--2016) Died January 18, 2016 Don Henley -- vocals, drums, percussion, guitar (1971--80, 1994--present) Joe Walsh -- guitars, vocals, keyboards (1975--80, 1994--present) Timothy B. Schmit -- bass, vocals, acoustic guitar (1977--80, 1994--present) Former members Bernie Leadon -- guitars, vocals, banjo, mandolin, pedal steel (1971--75) Randy Meisner -- bass, vocals, guitar, guitarrón (1971--77) Don Felder -- guitars, mandolin, vocals, keyboards, pedal steel (1974--80, 1994--2001) MVI 1003

• published: 09 Jul 2013
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