Today In Rock History, July 31, The Eagles Break Up On Stage, JT, “You’ve Got a Friend,” Eye of the Tiger, Survivor

July 31, 2022 – The Eagles kind of exploded live on stage on this date in 1980. The band was doing a fundraiser for Senator Alan Cranston, who thanked each of the band members at a meet-and-greet before the performance. According to Glenn Frey, Don Felder responded by saying, “You’re welcome, […]

Today in Rock History, July 28, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Smoke on the Water, T-Rex

July 28, 2022 – Today we talk about Dr Hook, Pink Floyd, Bad Company and Deep Purple birth dates. Also, we lost a member of Pennywise, The Tymes and KC and the Sunshine band. There was important music released on this date from George Harrison, Deep Purple and Barenaked Ladies. […]

The Top American Songwriting Duos of the ‘70s

Another excellent piece written by Jason Klose​. Five of the top American songwriting teams of the 1970s. – by Jason Klose – Top American Songwriting Duos of the ‘70s Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong After scoring hit after hit in the 1960s with singles like “I Heard It Through the […]

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Eagles’ “Hotel California” Album

December 8, 2020 – We are doing a live broadcast to chat about John Lennon later today but let’s not forget the 44th birthday of this classic album. Jason Klose​, who is the head writer of our sister channel “Rock History Book” wrote this excellent look back at the album. […]

Does Bernie Leadon Have Any Regrets With Leaving The Eagles?

Interview Clip #20- Bernie Leadon: Any Regrets Leaving The Eagles & Is There a Book In his Future? November 15, 2019 – One thing leads to another. If you go that way you might miss things over there. Bernie Leadon left the Eagles in 1975 after the “One of These […]

What Would “Hotel California” Have Sounded Like With Bernie Leadon In The Eagles?

Interview Clip #19- What Would “Hotel California” Have Sounded Like With Bernie Leadon In The Eagles? November 8, 2019 – I’ve often thought about this and nothing against Don Felder or Joe Walsh – I love them both but what if Bernie Leadon had not left the Eagles after “One […]

Bernie Leadon On What Led To Don Felder Joining The Eagles

Interview Clip #18- Bernie Leadon On What Led To Don Felder Joining The Eagles November 1, 2019 – I remember my first reaction when Don Felder joined the Eagles was, “do they need another guitarist?” But his addition would expand the bands sound and I ended up being a huge […]

How Eagles Producer Glyn Johns Tried To Create a Balance Of Power In The Band

Interview Clip #17- How Producer Glyn Johns Tried To Create a Balance Of Power In The Eagles October 25, 2019 – Glyn Johns produced the first two Eagles albums and two songs from “On The Border, their third in 1974 including their very first #1 song “Best of My Love.” […]

Bernie Leadon Clears The Air About Him Not Wanting To Rock With The Eagles

Interview Clip #16- Bernie Leadon Clears The Air About Him Not Wanting To Rock October 18, 2019 – Sure he left the band in 1975 and it’s been said that he didn’t like the direction of the band – he even said that but did it mean he didn’t want […]

Bernie Leadon’s Thoughts On That Huge Eagles “ Their Greatest Hits” 1971-1975

Interview #15- Bernie Leadon’s Thoughts On That Huge Eagles “ Their Greatest Hits” (1971-1975) October 11, 2019 – There seems to be a never-ending thirst for the Eagles. Bernie Leadon was part of their first four albums, leaving after “One of These Nights” in 1975. It was those first four […]