The Eagles: An American Band
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“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. Library Journal In this superficial chronicle of The Eagles' rise to fame, Vaughan (founding editor, Country Music International magazine) narrates briefly the history of each original band member and their early bands; the band's early successes, culminating in Hotel California; their famously bitter breakup; and their equally famous reunion on the Hell Freezes Over Tour, which produced the album of the same name. Along the way, Vaughan provides perfunctory interpretations of each of the band's albums, and the history of the band is chock-full of photographs of The Eagles during various phases of their careers. VERDICT A nice picture book that doesn't add anything to our knowledge of the band and its history. With so many good Eagles books already available, this one is only for those who want a complete collection.—Henry L. Carrigan Jr., Evanston, IL
