Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' "miraculous run," Glenn Frey, and more
#Don Henley #Eagles #Las Vegas Sphere #Glenn Frey #Rock Music #Best-selling album #Residency
📌 Key Takeaways
- Don Henley reflected on the Eagles' career during their high-tech residency at the Las Vegas Sphere.
- The band's 'Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)' remains the best-selling album of all time in the U.S.
- Henley attributes the band's longevity to their status as a musical 'staple' for multiple generations.
- The current tour honors late co-founder Glenn Frey by featuring his son, Deacon Frey, and Vince Gill.
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Rock HistorianThe Eagles selling out the Las Vegas Sphere is like seeing dinosaurs perform at a futuristic planetarium. Miraculous indeed! #Eagles #LasVegasSphere
Music MavenDon Henley says the Eagles are a 'staple.' Tell that to the fans who've been waiting 47 years for 'Hotel California' to end. #Eagles #Staple
Tech-Savvy MusicianThe Eagles in the Sphere: Where 'Take It Easy' meets cutting-edge tech. Glenn Frey would've loved the holograms. #Eagles #TechRock
Pop Culture CriticThe Eagles' greatest hits outselling 'Thriller'? Guess even Michael Jackson couldn't beat 'Desperado.' #Eagles #Thriller
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Entertainment, Music History, Legacy
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Don Henley acknowledges the Eagles are "kind of a staple" as they sell out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere and cement their status with the best-selling album of all time.