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History of the Eagles

History of the Eagles

The story of an American band

2013•3h 5m•7.5/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.5/10(47)

Alison Ellwood’s intimate, meticulously crafted patchwork of rare archival material, concert footage, and unseen home movies explores the evolution and enduring popularity of one of America’s truly defining bands. This exceptional two-disc set includes History of the Eagles Part One and History of the Eagles Part Two, as well as Eagles Live At The Capital Centre - March 1977, featuring never-before-released performances from the Eagles’ two-night stand at Washington, D.C.’s Capital Center Arena during the legendary Hotel California tour.

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Production

Jigsaw Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 15, 2013

Last Aired

February 16, 2013

Networks

Showtime

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1: History Of The Eagles part 1 & 2
Air date: 2013-02-15
Investigates the band's creation and rise to fame in the 1970s through its breakup in 1980. More than 25 new interviews were conducted with all current and former band members, as well as with many others who have been closely involved in their history, including Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt, seminal artists in the 70s music scene.
E2
Episode 2: Live At The Capital Centre March 1977
Air date: 2013-02-16
Eagles Live At The Capital Centre - March 1977, featuring never-before-released performances from the Eagles’ two-night stand at Washington, D.C.’s Capital Center Arena during the legendary Hotel California tour.

Cast

Don Henley

Don Henley

Self

Glenn Frey

Glenn Frey

Self

Timothy B. Schmit

Timothy B. Schmit

Self

Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh

Self

Randy Meisner

Randy Meisner

Self

Bernie Leadon

Bernie Leadon

Self

Don Felder

Don Felder

Self

Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne

Self

JD Souther

JD Souther

Self

Bob Seger

Bob Seger

Self

Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers

Self

David Geffen

David Geffen

Self

Glyn Johns

Glyn Johns

Self

Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt

Self (archive footage)

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