The Joshua Tree and the debut Eagles album photo shoot with Henry Diltz and Gary Burden took place in March 1972. The self-titled Eagles album is their first studio album. It was recorded at London's Olympic Studios with producer Glyn Johns and released June 1, 1972. John Beaudin of Rock History Music interviewed Bernie Leadon... Continue Reading →
Eagles at Westlake School for Girls – 1972
The Eagles concert at Westlake School for Girls in the Los Angeles area of California was in 1972. This concert/dance is identified as "first paying gig as the Eagles" in the Randy Meisner Concert Chronology. They had dropped the Teen King and the Emergencies name for the band and were now officially the Eagles. This... Continue Reading →
Eagles at PNE Coliseum in Vancouver, BC – Aug. 7, 1972
The Eagles at PNE Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia along with Edgar Winter opened for Yes on August 7, 1972. The Eagles had opened for Yes at several concerts in 1972. Eagles at PNE Coliseum Randy Meisner, Bernie Leadon, Glenn Frey, Don Boas, John Hartmann (Eagles manager), Don HenleyPhoto from the Red Deer Advocate (Red... Continue Reading →
Indiana Fairgrounds Coliseum Eagles concert with Yes and Gentle Giant – Sept. 20, 1972
The Indiana Fairgrounds Coliseum Eagles concert with Yes and Gentle Giant was on September 20, 1972. It was in Indianapolis at the State Fair Coliseum building located on the fairgrounds property. It is now called the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Gentle Giant opened the show first, followed by the Eagles, then Yes as the headliner. This... Continue Reading →
Dillon Stadium Eagles concert in Hartford, CT – Sept. 25, 1972
The Dillon Stadium Eagles concert in Hartford, Connecticut was on September 25, 1972. The Eagles were touring with and supporting the Close to the Edge tour with Yes. Edgar Winter also was an opening act for Yes. This was the Eagles' first tour. The concert was originally set for August 14, but had to be... Continue Reading →
Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, SC – Oct. 2, 1972
The Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, SC was the location of a concert with the Eagles opening for Yes. It was the Yes 'Close to the Edge' tour. The Carolina Coliseum has a seating capacity of 12,401 and is part of the University of South Carolina. Even though 1972 was early in their career, they had... Continue Reading →