Dixie Chicks to Tour with Keith Urban, Eagles

[LtVanish]

I heard a lot of rumours that the Eagles were going to do a stadium tour with Fleetwood Mac this summer, that must of fell through.

[Rockindeano]

I heard a lot of rumours that the Eagles were going to do a stadium tour with Fleetwood Mac this summer, that must of fell through.

Yeah I heard it too, but it wasn't stadiums. it was places that hold about 20,000 like the Hollywood Bowl or say Red Rocks. I could have sworn they scheduled it...it was even a thread on MR here for awhile. I wonder why Azoff pulled the plug on this?

[pinkfloyd1973]

I have no desire to see the Dixie Skanks


Robin 8)

[RedWingFan]

after the w backlash they came out with a grammy nominated album, and they were hurt by what she said, but vindication was the album.

Yeah, but what nobody ever mentions is how they bet and lost their collective asses on that "vindication" with the tour for that cd. They were offered a flat performance fee per show, or a percentage of the gate. They opted for a percentage of the gate. A huge portion of their fanbase was alienated not only by their comments about W, but feuds with Reba and Toby Keith and pretty much all of country music. They played venues with curtains drawn over the upper bowl seating and even had to cancel shows because they didn't sell tickets. In fact I think they may have cancelled a whole leg of US dates. I loved it. I've never followed a tour by any band or artist that closely!!!

[Rockindeano]

after the w backlash they came out with a grammy nominated album, and they were hurt by what she said, but vindication was the album.

Yeah, but what nobody ever mentions is how they bet and lost their collective asses on that "vindication" with the tour for that cd. They were offered a flat performance fee per show, or a percentage of the gate. They opted for a percentage of the gate. A huge portion of their fanbase was alienated not only by their comments about W, but feuds with Reba and Toby Keith and pretty much all of country music. They played venues with curtains drawn over the upper bowl seating and even had to cancel shows because they didn't sell tickets. In fact I think they may have cancelled a whole leg of US dates. I loved it. I've never followed a tour by any band or artist that closely!!!

That's ok RWF. For all the conservative fans the Chicks lost, Bruce picked up the pieces by selling 2 million seats and keeping the liberals on board.



PS-Unfortunatley, a lot of bands draw curtains on the upper deck or behind the stage, but I do see your point. She should have kept her mouth shut and written her stance and ideals into their songs. That's a more responsible and respectful approach.I don't condone bashing the president like they did, any president, especially on foreign soil.

[Ehwmatt]

I heard a lot of rumours that the Eagles were going to do a stadium tour with Fleetwood Mac this summer, that must of fell through.

Wow! I totally forgot about that. I wonder what DID happen to that?

Interesting... I wonder if egomaniac Henley and Frey didn't want The Eagles to "share" a bill? The appearance of "sharing" is very apparent with a FM. With Dixie Chicks and Urban, though they are popular, especially Urban, there's no doubt who the headliner is on that bill.

[Jana]

after the w backlash they came out with a grammy nominated album, and they were hurt by what she said, but vindication was the album.

Yeah, but what nobody ever mentions is how they bet and lost their collective asses on that "vindication" with the tour for that cd. They were offered a flat performance fee per show, or a percentage of the gate. They opted for a percentage of the gate. A huge portion of their fanbase was alienated not only by their comments about W, but feuds with Reba and Toby Keith and pretty much all of country music. They played venues with curtains drawn over the upper bowl seating and even had to cancel shows because they didn't sell tickets. In fact I think they may have cancelled a whole leg of US dates. I loved it. I've never followed a tour by any band or artist that closely!!!

That's ok RWF. For all the conservative fans the Chicks lost, Bruce picked up the pieces by selling 2 million seats and keeping the liberals on board.



PS-Unfortunatley, a lot of bands draw curtains on the upper deck or behind the stage, but I do see your point. She should have kept her mouth shut and written her stance and ideals into their songs. That's a more responsible and respectful approach.I don't condone bashing the president like they did, any president, especially on foreign soil.

She didn't help herself later by dissing country fans b/c she was angry about them abandoning DC b/c of that Bush remark and being upset at the radio stations not playing their music. But her later remarks came across very poorly regarding country music fans and I believe Reba.

[Rockindeano]

I heard a lot of rumours that the Eagles were going to do a stadium tour with Fleetwood Mac this summer, that must of fell through.

Wow! I totally forgot about that. I wonder what DID happen to that?

Interesting... I wonder if egomaniac Henley and Frey didn't want The Eagles to "share" a bill? The appearance of "sharing" is very apparent with a FM. With Dixie Chicks and Urban, though they are popular, especially Urban, there's no doubt who the headliner is on that bill.

Good observation Sponge. Here's a question for you, for everyone actually.

Are the Eagles a rock band?

[lights1961]

The eagles are the ones who are irrelevant now...when was their last huge hit...besides a live cut from a classic... but its a free country and they can tour who they want to with. I could imagine though if ticket sales are flat and they play to half empty stadiums... hmm.. that means that the buying public are not ready for the Dixie Chicks yet..... but hey if the tour sells out... then its not a big deal of what was said... right... Only thing I question... KEITH Urban can go out on his own and sell out stadiums... why does he need the other two???

[Ehwmatt]

The eagles are the ones who are irrelevant now...when was their last huge hit...besides a live cut from a classic... but its a free country and they can tour who they want to with. I could imagine though if ticket sales are flat and they play to half empty stadiums... hmm.. that means that the buying public are not ready for the Dixie Chicks yet..... but hey if the tour sells out... then its not a big deal of what was said... right... Only thing I question... KEITH Urban can go out on his own and sell out stadiums... why does he need the other two???

Uhh... 3 years ago, their last studio album, which went to #1 overall and 7x platinum in the US alone? Pretty sure that qualifies as a hit. Sorry Rick.

[Ehwmatt]

I heard a lot of rumours that the Eagles were going to do a stadium tour with Fleetwood Mac this summer, that must of fell through.

Wow! I totally forgot about that. I wonder what DID happen to that?

Interesting... I wonder if egomaniac Henley and Frey didn't want The Eagles to "share" a bill? The appearance of "sharing" is very apparent with a FM. With Dixie Chicks and Urban, though they are popular, especially Urban, there's no doubt who the headliner is on that bill.

Good observation Sponge. Here's a question for you, for everyone actually.

Are the Eagles a rock band?

Yes, without a doubt. What would make you think they aren't?

[stevew2]

I heard a lot of rumours that the Eagles were going to do a stadium tour with Fleetwood Mac this summer, that must of fell through.

Wow! I totally forgot about that. I wonder what DID happen to that?

Interesting... I wonder if egomaniac Henley and Frey didn't want The Eagles to "share" a bill? The appearance of "sharing" is very apparent with a FM. With Dixie Chicks and Urban, though they are popular, especially Urban, there's no doubt who the headliner is on that bill.

Good observation Sponge. Here's a question for you, for everyone actually.

Are the Eagles a rock band?

More of folk/rock with a country edge ,except for "Boys Of Summer, Life in the Fast Lane

[steveo777]

I heard a lot of rumours that the Eagles were going to do a stadium tour with Fleetwood Mac this summer, that must of fell through.

Wow! I totally forgot about that. I wonder what DID happen to that?

Interesting... I wonder if egomaniac Henley and Frey didn't want The Eagles to "share" a bill? The appearance of "sharing" is very apparent with a FM. With Dixie Chicks and Urban, though they are popular, especially Urban, there's no doubt who the headliner is on that bill.

Good observation Sponge. Here's a question for you, for everyone actually.

Are the Eagles a rock band?

Yes, the Eagles are classified as a rock band although they play some countryish slower tempo stuff. They are far more creative than Journey, even though they share the same management. Most recent album is multiplatinum.

[lights1961]

The eagles are the ones who are irrelevant now...when was their last huge hit...besides a live cut from a classic... but its a free country and they can tour who they want to with. I could imagine though if ticket sales are flat and they play to half empty stadiums... hmm.. that means that the buying public are not ready for the Dixie Chicks yet..... but hey if the tour sells out... then its not a big deal of what was said... right... Only thing I question... KEITH Urban can go out on his own and sell out stadiums... why does he need the other two???

Uhh... 3 years ago, their last studio album, which went to #1 overall and 7x platinum in the US alone? Pretty sure that qualifies as a hit. Sorry Rick.

the eagles will always have top CD's because there fans they BUY there records whether the music is on the level it used to be or not... just because its the eagles...
but quick...name a song from the last couple of CDS??? can you...

so to me yes they the eagles still sell... The question here will be... that will Eagle fans pay money to sit through the dixie chicks and keith Urban???
when for years they moslty have had an evening with the Eagles and no one opening... and you as a fan paid 250.00 to hear them sing in a more intimate setting...
this will be interesting to see what fans will show up and want to stay for the whole 5 hours... if you are an eagles fan, would you like the new country of Keith Urban...
and the dixie chicks... and vice versa...

[Ehwmatt]

The eagles are the ones who are irrelevant now...when was their last huge hit...besides a live cut from a classic... but its a free country and they can tour who they want to with. I could imagine though if ticket sales are flat and they play to half empty stadiums... hmm.. that means that the buying public are not ready for the Dixie Chicks yet..... but hey if the tour sells out... then its not a big deal of what was said... right... Only thing I question... KEITH Urban can go out on his own and sell out stadiums... why does he need the other two???

Uhh... 3 years ago, their last studio album, which went to #1 overall and 7x platinum in the US alone? Pretty sure that qualifies as a hit. Sorry Rick.

the eagles will always have top CD's because there fans they BUY there records whether the music is on the level it used to be or not... just because its the eagles...
but quick...name a song from the last couple of CDS??? can you...

so to me yes they the eagles still sell... The question here will be... that will Eagle fans pay money to sit through the dixie chicks and keith Urban???
when for years they moslty have had an evening with the Eagles and no one opening... and you as a fan paid 250.00 to hear them sing in a more intimate setting...
this will be interesting to see what fans will show up and want to stay for the whole 5 hours... if you are an eagles fan, would you like the new country of Keith Urban...
and the dixie chicks... and vice versa...

Sure, real rapid fire quick here:

How Long
Busy Being Fabulous
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
No more Walks In The Woods
Waiting In The Weeds
Guilty of the Crime
Fast Company
I Love To Watch a Woman Dance

The Eagles are very relevant, Rick. There's a reason they get away with basically robbing people of money with their absurd ticket prices. I'm not sure what your argument is... that they're irrelevant because, by your own admission, people come to see the shows (at absurd prices, no less) and buy the CD? I'm not following your line of reasoning here.

The last CD was very good and had two high-charting singles in How Long and Busy Being Fabulous. It was hurt by being a double CD, as there was filler that could have been trimmed to make it into a leaner and meaner single disc (as is so often the case with a double disc). Just because you may not have enjoyed the CD doesn't mean the band isn't relevant.

[Rockindeano]

The eagles are the ones who are irrelevant now...when was their last huge hit...besides a live cut from a classic... but its a free country and they can tour who they want to with. I could imagine though if ticket sales are flat and they play to half empty stadiums... hmm.. that means that the buying public are not ready for the Dixie Chicks yet..... but hey if the tour sells out... then its not a big deal of what was said... right... Only thing I question... KEITH Urban can go out on his own and sell out stadiums... why does he need the other two???

Not quite stadiums, but arenas, absolutely. He also is a geographical artist. He will sell out big hockey arenas in the South and Southwest, Texas, etc, but when he goes up to the Northwest, upper tier states and Northeast, he isn't as popular. I think the guy is awesome, a great player, singer and front man. I was too wondering why he feels the need to go out with the other two bands. A little research may reveal why, but I am too lazy. Perhaps he and the DC share a Mgr? Maybe the Eagles need him?(Have to ask good ol Irving about that one). Maybe Keith is trying to help the Chicks out and bury all the crap they have had to carry around the last three years? Could be anything.

[Ehwmatt]

The eagles are the ones who are irrelevant now...when was their last huge hit...besides a live cut from a classic... but its a free country and they can tour who they want to with. I could imagine though if ticket sales are flat and they play to half empty stadiums... hmm.. that means that the buying public are not ready for the Dixie Chicks yet..... but hey if the tour sells out... then its not a big deal of what was said... right... Only thing I question... KEITH Urban can go out on his own and sell out stadiums... why does he need the other two???

Not quite stadiums, but arenas, absolutely. He also is a geographical artist. He will sell out big hockey arenas in the South and Southwest, Texas, etc, but when he goes up to the Northwest, upper tier states and Northeast, he isn't as popular. I think the guy is awesome, a great player, singer and front man. I was too wondering why he feels the need to go out with the other two bands. A little research may reveal why, but I am too lazy. Perhaps he and the DC share a Mgr? Maybe the Eagles need him?(Have to ask good ol Irving about that one). Maybe Keith is trying to help the Chicks out and bury all the crap they have had to carry around the last three years? Could be anything.

There's probably a lot of factors that go into the decision. One possible reason I could see would be to reel in the boomer Eagles fans and make new fans outta them. I think that'd be worth the investment... don't wanna go back and check, but isn't this a short tour?

[Rockindeano]

Sure, real rapid fire quick here:

How Long
Busy Being Fabulous
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
No more Walks In The Woods
Waiting In The Weeds
Guilty of the Crime
Fast Company
I Love To Watch a Woman Dance

The Eagles are very relevant, Rick. There's a reason they get away with basically robbing people of money with their absurd ticket prices. I'm not sure what your argument is... that they're irrelevant because, by your own admission, people come to see the shows (at absurd prices, no less) and buy the CD? I'm not following your line of reasoning here.

The last CD was very good and had two high-charting singles in How Long and Busy Being Fabulous. It was hurt by being a double CD, as there was filler that could have been trimmed to make it into a leaner and meaner single disc (as is so often the case with a double disc). Just because you may not have enjoyed the CD doesn't mean the band isn't relevant.

I haven't heard one of those songs. Maybe the Eagles are now in the same boat as Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow and Barbra. maybe their reputation alone sells seats. Did they go platinum on their last effort? I honestly don't know.

Hell, I wouldn't mind as a fan, seeing the Eagles and Journey. Same Mgr, greatest hits all night. That's how I would market that tour.

[lights1961]

The eagles are the ones who are irrelevant now...when was their last huge hit...besides a live cut from a classic... but its a free country and they can tour who they want to with. I could imagine though if ticket sales are flat and they play to half empty stadiums... hmm.. that means that the buying public are not ready for the Dixie Chicks yet..... but hey if the tour sells out... then its not a big deal of what was said... right... Only thing I question... KEITH Urban can go out on his own and sell out stadiums... why does he need the other two???

Uhh... 3 years ago, their last studio album, which went to #1 overall and 7x platinum in the US alone? Pretty sure that qualifies as a hit. Sorry Rick.

the eagles will always have top CD's because there fans they BUY there records whether the music is on the level it used to be or not... just because its the eagles...
but quick...name a song from the last couple of CDS??? can you...

so to me yes they the eagles still sell... The question here will be... that will Eagle fans pay money to sit through the dixie chicks and keith Urban???
when for years they moslty have had an evening with the Eagles and no one opening... and you as a fan paid 250.00 to hear them sing in a more intimate setting...
this will be interesting to see what fans will show up and want to stay for the whole 5 hours... if you are an eagles fan, would you like the new country of Keith Urban...
and the dixie chicks... and vice versa...

Sure, real rapid fire quick here:

How Long
Busy Being Fabulous
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
No more Walks In The Woods
Waiting In The Weeds
Guilty of the Crime
Fast Company
I Love To Watch a Woman Dance

The Eagles are very relevant, Rick. There's a reason they get away with basically robbing people of money with their absurd ticket prices. I'm not sure what your argument is... that they're irrelevant because, by your own admission, people come to see the shows (at absurd prices, no less) and buy the CD? I'm not following your line of reasoning here.

The last CD was very good and had two high-charting singles in How Long and Busy Being Fabulous. It was hurt by being a double CD, as there was filler that could have been trimmed to make it into a leaner and meaner single disc (as is so often the case with a double disc). Just because you may not have enjoyed the CD doesn't mean the band isn't relevant.

if you say so.... They never were a favorite of mine, so maybe that is my issue with them... plus when they have certain social issues about corp greed and all that... then charge 250.00-400.00 a ticket... just makes me get tired of them... if I see the newer music somewhere in the stores... maybe I need to check out some of the newer cds... THE LONG RUN was the last eagles LP purchased by me... that was 1979!!

[Ehwmatt]

Sure, real rapid fire quick here:

How Long
Busy Being Fabulous
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
No more Walks In The Woods
Waiting In The Weeds
Guilty of the Crime
Fast Company
I Love To Watch a Woman Dance

The Eagles are very relevant, Rick. There's a reason they get away with basically robbing people of money with their absurd ticket prices. I'm not sure what your argument is... that they're irrelevant because, by your own admission, people come to see the shows (at absurd prices, no less) and buy the CD? I'm not following your line of reasoning here.

The last CD was very good and had two high-charting singles in How Long and Busy Being Fabulous. It was hurt by being a double CD, as there was filler that could have been trimmed to make it into a leaner and meaner single disc (as is so often the case with a double disc). Just because you may not have enjoyed the CD doesn't mean the band isn't relevant.

I haven't heard one of those songs. Maybe the Eagles are now in the same boat as Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow and Barbra. maybe their reputation alone sells seats. Did they go platinum on their last effort? I honestly don't know.

Hell, I wouldn't mind as a fan, seeing the Eagles and Journey. Same Mgr, greatest hits all night. That's how I would market that tour.

7x platinum with two hot AC and hot country top 30 hits, not sure exactly where they placed. It's a good album dude, you should check it out. Like I said, the excess fat that is always expected on a double disc effort is certainly there, but plenty of classic-sounding stuff too.

[Ehwmatt]

The eagles are the ones who are irrelevant now...when was their last huge hit...besides a live cut from a classic... but its a free country and they can tour who they want to with. I could imagine though if ticket sales are flat and they play to half empty stadiums... hmm.. that means that the buying public are not ready for the Dixie Chicks yet..... but hey if the tour sells out... then its not a big deal of what was said... right... Only thing I question... KEITH Urban can go out on his own and sell out stadiums... why does he need the other two???

Uhh... 3 years ago, their last studio album, which went to #1 overall and 7x platinum in the US alone? Pretty sure that qualifies as a hit. Sorry Rick.

the eagles will always have top CD's because there fans they BUY there records whether the music is on the level it used to be or not... just because its the eagles...
but quick...name a song from the last couple of CDS??? can you...

so to me yes they the eagles still sell... The question here will be... that will Eagle fans pay money to sit through the dixie chicks and keith Urban???
when for years they moslty have had an evening with the Eagles and no one opening... and you as a fan paid 250.00 to hear them sing in a more intimate setting...
this will be interesting to see what fans will show up and want to stay for the whole 5 hours... if you are an eagles fan, would you like the new country of Keith Urban...
and the dixie chicks... and vice versa...

Sure, real rapid fire quick here:

How Long
Busy Being Fabulous
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
No more Walks In The Woods
Waiting In The Weeds
Guilty of the Crime
Fast Company
I Love To Watch a Woman Dance

The Eagles are very relevant, Rick. There's a reason they get away with basically robbing people of money with their absurd ticket prices. I'm not sure what your argument is... that they're irrelevant because, by your own admission, people come to see the shows (at absurd prices, no less) and buy the CD? I'm not following your line of reasoning here.

The last CD was very good and had two high-charting singles in How Long and Busy Being Fabulous. It was hurt by being a double CD, as there was filler that could have been trimmed to make it into a leaner and meaner single disc (as is so often the case with a double disc). Just because you may not have enjoyed the CD doesn't mean the band isn't relevant.

if you say so.... They never were a favorite of mine, so maybe that is my issue with them... plus when they have certain social issues about corp greed and all that... then charge 250.00-400.00 a ticket... just makes me get tired of them... if I see the newer music somewhere in the stores... maybe I need to check out some of the newer cds... THE LONG RUN was the last eagles LP purchased by me... that was 1979!!

Yeah Rick I agree, they're hypocrites, but oh well, I just enjoy the tunes and ignore the bullshit. Same as I do with Springsteen.

[Don]

Sure, real rapid fire quick here:

How Long
Busy Being Fabulous
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
No more Walks In The Woods
Waiting In The Weeds
Guilty of the Crime
Fast Company
I Love To Watch a Woman Dance

The Eagles are very relevant, Rick. There's a reason they get away with basically robbing people of money with their absurd ticket prices. I'm not sure what your argument is... that they're irrelevant because, by your own admission, people come to see the shows (at absurd prices, no less) and buy the CD? I'm not following your line of reasoning here.

The last CD was very good and had two high-charting singles in How Long and Busy Being Fabulous. It was hurt by being a double CD, as there was filler that could have been trimmed to make it into a leaner and meaner single disc (as is so often the case with a double disc). Just because you may not have enjoyed the CD doesn't mean the band isn't relevant.

I haven't heard one of those songs. Maybe the Eagles are now in the same boat as Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow and Barbra. maybe their reputation alone sells seats. Did they go platinum on their last effort? I honestly don't know.

Hell, I wouldn't mind as a fan, seeing the Eagles and Journey. Same Mgr, greatest hits all night. That's how I would market that tour.

It was a double disc. So with fuzzy math, it went 7 times platinum or if you go by the straight count, 3.5 million packages sold.

[Ehwmatt]

Sure, real rapid fire quick here:

How Long
Busy Being Fabulous
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
No more Walks In The Woods
Waiting In The Weeds
Guilty of the Crime
Fast Company
I Love To Watch a Woman Dance

The Eagles are very relevant, Rick. There's a reason they get away with basically robbing people of money with their absurd ticket prices. I'm not sure what your argument is... that they're irrelevant because, by your own admission, people come to see the shows (at absurd prices, no less) and buy the CD? I'm not following your line of reasoning here.

The last CD was very good and had two high-charting singles in How Long and Busy Being Fabulous. It was hurt by being a double CD, as there was filler that could have been trimmed to make it into a leaner and meaner single disc (as is so often the case with a double disc). Just because you may not have enjoyed the CD doesn't mean the band isn't relevant.

I haven't heard one of those songs. Maybe the Eagles are now in the same boat as Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow and Barbra. maybe their reputation alone sells seats. Did they go platinum on their last effort? I honestly don't know.

Hell, I wouldn't mind as a fan, seeing the Eagles and Journey. Same Mgr, greatest hits all night. That's how I would market that tour.

It was a double disc. So with fuzzy math, it went 7 times platinum or if you go by the straight count, 3.5 million packages sold.

Good point. Still good numbers though, especially considering it was a Wal-Mart exclusive.

[Rockindeano]

The eagles are the ones who are irrelevant now...when was their last huge hit...besides a live cut from a classic... but its a free country and they can tour who they want to with. I could imagine though if ticket sales are flat and they play to half empty stadiums... hmm.. that means that the buying public are not ready for the Dixie Chicks yet..... but hey if the tour sells out... then its not a big deal of what was said... right... Only thing I question... KEITH Urban can go out on his own and sell out stadiums... why does he need the other two???

Uhh... 3 years ago, their last studio album, which went to #1 overall and 7x platinum in the US alone? Pretty sure that qualifies as a hit. Sorry Rick.

the eagles will always have top CD's because there fans they BUY there records whether the music is on the level it used to be or not... just because its the eagles...
but quick...name a song from the last couple of CDS??? can you...

so to me yes they the eagles still sell... The question here will be... that will Eagle fans pay money to sit through the dixie chicks and keith Urban???
when for years they moslty have had an evening with the Eagles and no one opening... and you as a fan paid 250.00 to hear them sing in a more intimate setting...
this will be interesting to see what fans will show up and want to stay for the whole 5 hours... if you are an eagles fan, would you like the new country of Keith Urban...
and the dixie chicks... and vice versa...

Sure, real rapid fire quick here:

How Long
Busy Being Fabulous
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
No more Walks In The Woods
Waiting In The Weeds
Guilty of the Crime
Fast Company
I Love To Watch a Woman Dance

The Eagles are very relevant, Rick. There's a reason they get away with basically robbing people of money with their absurd ticket prices. I'm not sure what your argument is... that they're irrelevant because, by your own admission, people come to see the shows (at absurd prices, no less) and buy the CD? I'm not following your line of reasoning here.

The last CD was very good and had two high-charting singles in How Long and Busy Being Fabulous. It was hurt by being a double CD, as there was filler that could have been trimmed to make it into a leaner and meaner single disc (as is so often the case with a double disc). Just because you may not have enjoyed the CD doesn't mean the band isn't relevant.

if you say so.... They never were a favorite of mine, so maybe that is my issue with them... plus when they have certain social issues about corp greed and all that... then charge 250.00-400.00 a ticket... just makes me get tired of them... if I see the newer music somewhere in the stores... maybe I need to check out some of the newer cds... THE LONG RUN was the last eagles LP purchased by me... that was 1979!!

Yeah Rick I agree, they're hypocrites, but oh well, I just enjoy the tunes and ignore the bullshit. Same as I do with Springsteen.

I assume you are talking about Springsteen's political rap as the bullshit? He rails against exorbitant ticket prices but keeps his word on ticket prices. The most expensive ticket is 95 bucks at his shows. Rick, you sure the Eagles themselves charged 400 bucks a pop for tickets, or was that some ticket reseller online? Very well could be, knowing that Azoff is their manager. He would even charge 250 for Journey tickets, lol. Hell I saw Bruce tickets going for $1500 a seat. U2 was the same thing. I know those bands didn't set those prices.

I like the Eagles Matty. What was the name of that album?

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

u goin, dokk?

[Rockindeano]

It was a double disc. So with Journey math, it went 17 times platinum or if you go by the straight count, 3.5 million packages sold.

LOL

[DrFU]

u goin, dokk?

Doubtful, unless they extend it; my June is booked solid with work Schutt and all these dates are too far away.

[steveo777]

The Eagles
Long Road Out of Eden is a great album. It's everything you'd expect from the Eagles and then some.

[Ehwmatt]

The eagles are the ones who are irrelevant now...when was their last huge hit...besides a live cut from a classic... but its a free country and they can tour who they want to with. I could imagine though if ticket sales are flat and they play to half empty stadiums... hmm.. that means that the buying public are not ready for the Dixie Chicks yet..... but hey if the tour sells out... then its not a big deal of what was said... right... Only thing I question... KEITH Urban can go out on his own and sell out stadiums... why does he need the other two???

Uhh... 3 years ago, their last studio album, which went to #1 overall and 7x platinum in the US alone? Pretty sure that qualifies as a hit. Sorry Rick.

the eagles will always have top CD's because there fans they BUY there records whether the music is on the level it used to be or not... just because its the eagles...
but quick...name a song from the last couple of CDS??? can you...

so to me yes they the eagles still sell... The question here will be... that will Eagle fans pay money to sit through the dixie chicks and keith Urban???
when for years they moslty have had an evening with the Eagles and no one opening... and you as a fan paid 250.00 to hear them sing in a more intimate setting...
this will be interesting to see what fans will show up and want to stay for the whole 5 hours... if you are an eagles fan, would you like the new country of Keith Urban...
and the dixie chicks... and vice versa...

Sure, real rapid fire quick here:

How Long
Busy Being Fabulous
I Don't Want To Hear Anymore
No more Walks In The Woods
Waiting In The Weeds
Guilty of the Crime
Fast Company
I Love To Watch a Woman Dance

The Eagles are very relevant, Rick. There's a reason they get away with basically robbing people of money with their absurd ticket prices. I'm not sure what your argument is... that they're irrelevant because, by your own admission, people come to see the shows (at absurd prices, no less) and buy the CD? I'm not following your line of reasoning here.

The last CD was very good and had two high-charting singles in How Long and Busy Being Fabulous. It was hurt by being a double CD, as there was filler that could have been trimmed to make it into a leaner and meaner single disc (as is so often the case with a double disc). Just because you may not have enjoyed the CD doesn't mean the band isn't relevant.

if you say so.... They never were a favorite of mine, so maybe that is my issue with them... plus when they have certain social issues about corp greed and all that... then charge 250.00-400.00 a ticket... just makes me get tired of them... if I see the newer music somewhere in the stores... maybe I need to check out some of the newer cds... THE LONG RUN was the last eagles LP purchased by me... that was 1979!!

Yeah Rick I agree, they're hypocrites, but oh well, I just enjoy the tunes and ignore the bullshit. Same as I do with Springsteen.

I assume you are talking about Springsteen's political rap as the bullshit? He rails against exorbitant ticket prices but keeps his word on ticket prices. The most expensive ticket is 95 bucks at his shows. Rick, you sure the Eagles themselves charged 400 bucks a pop for tickets, or was that some ticket reseller online? Very well could be, knowing that Azoff is their manager. He would even charge 250 for Journey tickets, lol. Hell I saw Bruce tickets going for $1500 a seat. U2 was the same thing. I know those bands didn't set those prices.

I like the Eagles Matty. What was the name of that album?

Long Road out of Eden, Dean. I can get it to you if you like. PM me if so. My upload rate is terrible, so let me know and I'll compress it and upload it to YSendit

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I heard a lot of rumours that the Eagles were going to do a stadium tour with Fleetwood Mac this summer, that must of fell through.

Wow! I totally forgot about that. I wonder what DID happen to that?

Interesting... I wonder if egomaniac Henley and Frey didn't want The Eagles to "share" a bill? The appearance of "sharing" is very apparent with a FM. With Dixie Chicks and Urban, though they are popular, especially Urban, there's no doubt who the headliner is on that bill.

Good observation Sponge. Here's a question for you, for everyone actually.

Are the Eagles a rock band?

Yes, without a doubt. What would make you think they aren't?

I was being serious Matty. One could argue that they are a country-pop act; or maybe an folk-pop band. Don't get me wrong, I love the Eagles; I can care less about their character. However, I wouldn't label them as a rock band at all. Hell, they have had a CD where country stars did Eagles covers called Common Thread: The Songs of The Eagles that went to number 1 for a lot of weeks. Again, they are awesome, and you talk about a band who can sing? I used to think Journey could sing, but we all found out that the 2006 tour proved NONE of 'em could sing a lick, and when you stack them or any band against Henley, Frey, Schmidt, and even Walsh, I don't think many bands can compete with them.