The Story of The Eagles: From California country rock to stadium legends

Listen to how a true California sound was born… from musicians who didn’t even come from California. In the late 1960s, four young artists arrived in Los Angeles from completely different corners of America. Blending country, rock, and soaring harmonies, Eagles captured the spirit of the American West and helped launch a new musical movement. Over the decades they would sell more than 150 million records and secure 2 of the top 4 spots in album sales in history. This is their journey from the garage to stadiums.  In this episode, you'll learn: How their childhoods shaped the music they would createThe superstar who gave Eagles their first big break in Los AngelesThe personality clashes that simmered behind the harmoniesWhy the band deliberately changed their sound at their peakThe onstage threat of violence that foreshadowed the band’s breakupWho shaped their sound - and the artists they went on to influenceGuest Bio The guests for this episode are the authors of Eagles: Up Ahead in The Distance Eagles, Steve Caparelli and Rik Forgo. They have authored a trilogy of books chronicling the incredible rise of this quintessential band.Want to learn more music history?   Subscribe to our bonus Garage to Stadium content across our social + web channelsFollow the Show / Receive bonus content:Follow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcasts to be alerted when our next episode dropsFollow Garage to Stadiums (GTS) on social channels  Download the Official Garage to Stadiums playlists for The Eagles on Apple Music or SpotifyVisit GaragetoStadiums.com for bonus content, including concert footage, transcripts and other interesting facts on all the acts we've featured.