Eagles RocklineAmerica OnlineAugust, 1994ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: The Eagles album "Hell Freezes Over" will be released this fall.The group has sold more than 80 million records worldwide. Since taking a 14year hiatus in 1980, their catalog has continued to sell more than 1.5 millionunits annually. Their greatest hits, 1971-1975, is the second biggest selling record in US history.ROCKLINE: This evening Rockline is happy to welcome The Eagles to a uniqueCenter stage event.MegK:Here is our first question from the audience:Question: How many songs are on the album?Eagles Vox: The new album will include four new songs, as well as a bunch ofacoustic and electric versions of old ones.ROCKLINE: As the Rockline broadcast is also on radio we have to askquestions during breaks. Please include a name, as we will take certainquestions to air.Question: Who is here at the Coliseum?Eagles Vox: Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Timothy B. Schmidt, Don Felder and JoeWalsh.ROCKLINE: With the rock standards "Best Of My Love" (1974), "One Of TheseNights" (1975), "New Kid In Town" (1976), "Hotel California" (1977) and"Heartache Tonight" (1979), the Eagles soared with five #1 Singles.Question: Where are The Eagles!?Eagles Vox: We're in Boston, at a studio we've never been to before.We're in the middle of a 70-day tour.Question: Will I be able to talk (type) directly with the Eagles or only seewhat you ask?Eagles Vox: Yes. You're speaking directly to someone dictating for theEagles.Question: Will you guys play California again?Eagles Vox: Yes. October 8th at the Rose Bowl, we think ...Question: What is transpiring here at this time?Eagles Vox: The Eagles are taking your questions and radio questions.Question: Are you guys recording a new album and if so, how is the writingprocess working out?Eagles Vox: Yep. The new album comes out in the Fall. It's suitably called"Hell Freezes Over."ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: The Eagles were awarded the Grammy for "Record Of The Year" in1977, with the smash "Hotel California". The Eagles have sold over 80 millionalbums worldwide, had four #1 albums and were awarded four Grammy Awards.Question: Hey, man - are you guys going to get together anytime soon?Eagles Vox: We're together right now in a studio in Boston!Question: Will you guys tour again?Eagles Vox: We're touring right now.Question: How do I ask the Eagles a question?ROCKLINE: To ask The Eagles a question, go to Interact with Host.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: The first incarnation of the Eagles, circa 1970, consisted of DonHenley, Poco founder Randy Meisner and former Flying Burrito Brother, BernieLeadon.Question: Don, what is your favorite solo song?Eagles Vox: "Take It Easy" because it means it's the end of the show.Question: Are the Eagles online at the present time?Eagles Vox: Yes.Question: Hello, is this the Eagles? If so, I'd like to ask a question ... Isthere a fan address I can send to? I would also like to get any mailings thatare given out!!Eagles Vox: Yeah. Ask our record label, Geffen.ROCKLINE: How do you guys like the "Common Thread" album?Eagles Vox: Vince Gill did a great version of "I Can't Tell You Why."Question: Is a new album forthcoming?Eagles Vox: Yep. "Hell Freezes Over" will be out in the fall.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: Ace session guitarist Don Felder joined the band in 1974.ROCKLINE: Are you trying to do a pay-per-view concert?Eagles Vox: No.ROCKLINE: Is Joe still a wild maniac or has he mellowed with age?Eagles Vox: Both.ROCKLINE: How do you send a song to the eagles?Eagles Vox: We can't accept it.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: James Gang guitarist Joe Walsh replaced Bernie Leadon in 1976.Question: Have you decided which label to release it on?Eagles Vox: The new album will come out on Geffen in the fall.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: The Eagles lineup tonight, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, former Pocomember Timothy B. Schmidt.ROCKLINE: What was the most memorable concert you performed?Eagles Vox: We don't remember. Maybe the last one ...ROCKLINE: Are you guys fans of Melissa Etheridge?Eagles Vox: Yes, big fans of hers.Question: I have heard rumors of "special guests" coming to LA with you, canyou tell us any of them? Wayne.Eagles Vox: No special guest we know of.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: "Common Thread: The Songs Of The Eagles," released in 1993, is anall-star Country tribute and has sold over 3,000,000 units. A portion of theroyalties have been donated to the Walden Woods Project, which was founded byDon Henley in 1990 to help protect the woodland area surrounding Walden Pond.Question: You guys going to do the Genesis thing and have concurrent band andsolo releases and tours? Jim.Eagles Vox: It's possible.ROCKLINE: Did any of you actually own an old '55?Eagles Vox: Glen: Yes. Joe: I just rode in it.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: In 1971 the Eagles were formed after Frey, Henley, Meisner andLeadon played a live gig together backing Linda Ronstadt.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: The Jackson Browne/Glenn Frey-penned "Take It Easy" was the band'sfirst single to enter the Singles charts.Question: And which Eagles do we have here tonight?Eagles Vox: The current lineup: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmidt,Don Felder and Joe Walsh.Question: Will the Eagles be touring anywhere near Arkansas?Eagles Vox: Is Charlotte, NC near Arkansas?Question: For Don Felder: You played a great guitar better than I imagined,how come you never worked solo?Eagles Vox: Glenn Frey: None of your ****** business.Eagles Vox: Felder: I have. Heavy Metal.Eagles Vox: Glenn Frey: He's been working on the Eagles!!!!Question: What is Joe Walsh's favorite guitar used on stage?Eagles Vox: My Gretsch.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: The Eagles' album "Hell Freezes Over" will be released by GeffenRecords this fall. Geffen Will also release a long form home video of theband's MTV special with documentary footage and, possibly, additional music.The band are currently live and nationwide on Rockline, the #1 syndicated RockRadio show!ROCKLINE: Within the next few weeks we will have our own area here on AOL.You will be able to leave questions for your favorite artists and interact inlive Center Stage events.ROCKLINE: At the moment the Eagles are taking a short break to read somestation ID's. If you are tuned into the radio, they will return from break in10 seconds.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: Joe has just been playing his favorite guitar, Smokey, in thestudio through a tiny amp ... you should have heard it!ROCKLINE: We are now taking a call from SF:ROCKLINE: Are you changing your song list at all?Eagles Vox: No, probably not. We might change it there.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............Eagles Vox: Yes, we're on Rockline.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: Last month, the Eagles held an impromptu auction in Atlanta,raising over $75,000 for Georgia flood victims. The band donated 16c includingT-shirts, concert programs, photographs and guitars.ROCKLINE: Do you believe in Big Foot?Eagles Vox: LAUGHTER! Joe Walsh: I believe in Bignose.Question: Is Joe there?Eagles Vox: Yes. With Bigfoot.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: All pending litigation between Don Henley and Geffen Records, andGlenn Frey and MCA Records, has been resolved.ROCKLINE: Do you guys have any plans for a box set?Eagles Vox: Glenn: We don't have any plans to put out a box set right now.That's really a record company decision. The catalog continues to sell well;box sets hurt that.ROCKLINE: What do you think was your best studio album?Eagles Vox: Don Henley: I guess "Hotel California."ROCKLINE: Which of the Eagles is the biggest computer geek?Eagles Vox: Don Felder: I guess that would have to be me. It's actually atwo-part question though.ROCKLINE: For Don Henley:ROCKLINE: Will your involvement in the Winnona, TX, land poisoning be asvehement as Walden Woods?Eagles Vox: No.Question: "Cover-tunes" are always cool at a concert. Do you guys do any?Eagles Vox: Nope.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: Along with Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, Jackson Browne and LindaRonstadt, the Eagles defined the California Rock sound, as fans worldwideelevated them to mellow godhead status.Question: That is a cool name for an album. HELL FREEZES OVER. I love it.Eagles Vox: Thanks.Question: Are the Eagles responding to our questions while their songs areplaying? Or is the person answering a corporate type???Eagles Vox: The Eagles are responding while the songs are playing. Nocorporate types.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: In December 1979, the Eagles appeared with Chicago and LindaRonstadt at a benefit show for presidential candidate, California GovernorJerry Brown.ROCKLINE: David in Pittsburgh: How is the acting coming along?Eagles Vox: Don Henley: I have no plans to do any more acting jobs until thisproject runs its course.ROCKLINE: Who are some of your favorite bands to play with?Eagles Vox: We played with the Stones and loved that. Elton John was verynice to us. We did gigs with Little Feat and Yes. We loved them. We playedwith J. Geils.ROCKLINE: Mellissa in TX:ROCKLINE: What is the song "Chug All Night" about?Eagles Vox: Glenn: It's a very impersonal song. I suggest you never listen toit again.ROCKLINE: *RumorHazi : 22:21 Why sooooo slow on the responses?Eagles Vox: We're having to relay the questions as the Eagles can take them.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: Randy Meisner is replaced in 1977 by bassist Timothy B. Schmidt,who also succeeded Meisner in Poco.ROCKLINE: How did it feel to play your first concert together after so manyyears?Eagles Vox: Don Henley: One word--good.ROCKLINE: What is that thing that looks like a gargoyle on the inside of"Hotel California"?Eagles Vox: Joe Walsh: Probably me. Henley: It's a model. A beautiful mulattomodel.ROCKLINE: In December, 1979, the Eagles appeared with Chicago and LindaRonstadt at a benefit show for presidential candidate, California GovernorJerry Brown.ROCKLINE: *Louis A C : 22:26 What do you think of the new opportunitiesavailable through online services for you to interact with your fans?Eagles Vox: Don Felder: Is this from the president of America Online? I thinkit's just wonderful.ROCKLINE: What is the new song "Get Over It" about?Eagles Vox: Don Henley: It's about people who refuse to take responsibilityfor their own lives.Question: When will The Eagles be in California, in the LA area?Eagles Vox: October 8th at the Rose Bowl.ROCKLINE: Will Timothy get back together with Poco?Eagles Vox: Timothy: No.ROCKLINE: *Privacy1: 22:27 Have you ever thought of touring together withLinda Rondstadt? Like the old days?Eagles Vox: No. We have never thought of it.ROCKLINE: 22:27 Ask Glen if he ever attended a baseball clinic in Arizona anumber of years ago?Eagles Vox: Glenn: Yes, I did. I had three beers in the stands, and got a hitoff Don Newcombe.Eagles Vox: It was a very important experience (laughs).Question: Are you planning any European dates?Eagles Vox: Yes.Question: On your tour this year, which as been your favorite stop?Eagles Vox: Don Henley: We like it everywhere.ROCKLINE: Well an interesting evening tonight. I would like to thank theEagles for joining us and thank you all for attending this Center Stage event.ROCKLINE: You will be continuing the tour to complete the 70 dates. Boston:August 5,6,7,9,10. Columbus, Oh: August 12,13. Pittsburgh: August 15,16.ROCKLINE: Rockline factoid ...............ROCKLINE: The acoustic-based "Best Of My Love" was the band's first million-selling single.ROCKLINE: A final question from Bobby in LA:ROCKLINE: For Don Henley: Do you write the lyrics first or how do you goabout it?Eagles Vox: Don Henley: I usually write with somebody, better musicians. Ithappens both ways. There are no rules.ROCKLINE: And Bob from the Bronx:ROCKLINE: What's the best part of being back together?Eagles Vox: Glenn: First of all, there's the broad demographic of fans. It'sa kick to see the young fans hear the tunes for the first time.ROCKLINE: More dates: August 21: Saratoga, NY. August 23,24: New Jersey.ROCKLINE: Next week on ROCKLINE: Toad the Wet Sprocket & Don Was.ROCKLINE: Thank you all for joining us all on this first for AOL andRockline. And, thank you Glenn, Don, Don, Tim and Joe.Eagles Vox: Thank you.ROCKLINE: Goodnight.Return to Article Index