Holiday Jam at the Miami Orange Bowl was on July 7, 1974. The Orange Bowl Stadium opened its gates for the first time ever for a rock concert. Leon Russell was the headliner, and six bands played, including the Eagles. There was attendance of 18,000. The six bands were: Leon Russell The Band Eagles Lynyrd... Continue Reading →
One of These Nights Eagles album – June 10, 1975
The One of These Nights Eagles album was their 4th studio album, and it was released June 10, 1975 by Asylum. A month later it became the Eagles' first number one album on Billboard's album chart. Bill Szymczyk produced it at both Criteria Studios in Miami and the Record Plant in Los Angeles. One of... Continue Reading →
Hotel California album released Dec. 8, 1976
The Hotel California album is the Eagles' 5th studio album, and it was recorded by Bill Szymczyk at both Criteria Studios and the Record Plant during March-October 1976. The album was released Dec. 8, 1976. The song Hotel California was released as a single on February 22, 1977. The song Hotel California was first performed... Continue Reading →
Miami Baseball Stadium Eagles concert – July 2, 1977
The Miami Baseball Stadium Eagles concert took place on July 2, 1977. It was the evening after the Savannah Civic Center show of July 1, 1977 and one of Randy Meisner's last appearances with the Eagles. This was near the end of the Hotel California tour. There were two opening acts...first Andrew Gold and then... Continue Reading →
Eagles Retirement Hotel in Miami – 1978
The Eagles Retirement Hotel mentioned in the newspaper article below is actually the Sherry Frontenac. It was a Miami Beach hotel in the 70s, and it was turned into a retirement home. Several of the Eagles, along with other musicians, put money in the hotel as an investment. Eagles Retirement Hotel The Miami Herald (Miami,... Continue Reading →