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Steely Dan is a Jazz fusion band led by founding members Donald Fagan and Walter Becker. They were one of the most prominent music acts of their time and despite the extreme saturation and trending of rock music, Steely Dan’s jazz inspired sound managed to breakthrough into the mainstream.

Though Steely Dan was not fully realized until 1972, the roots of the band trace back to 1968 when the core members, Fagan and Becker, first met at Bard College in New York. Fagan overheard Becker playing the electric guitar in a nearby cafe. Immediately impressed by his performance Fagan introduced himself and asked if he wanted to be in a band. The two shared similar tastes in music and ideas for strong constructions. They formed several bands in college one, which included Chevy Chase as the drummer.

The band played blues and rock cover songs by artists ranging from Willie Dixon to Moby Grape; however, they would focus more on their original compositions with their move to Brooklyn, New York in 1969. Fagan and Becker assumed various roles in the music industry contributing to the soundtrack of the Richard Pryor film “You’ve Got to Walk It Like You Talk It or You’ll Loose that Beat” and acting as touring members of the group Jay and the Americans.

Fagan and Becker eventually formed their own band and recruited the help of drummer Jim Hodder, singer David Palmer, and guitarists Denny Dias and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter. Considering Fagan and Becker were advent enthusiasts of the Beat Generation movement, they named their newly formed group after a reference to William S. Burroughs’ novel “Naked Lunch”.

Steely Dan initially struggled to find their footing in the recording studios, releasing the poorly received single “Dallas”; however that reputation quickly dissipated with the release of their 1972 debut album “Can’t Buy a Thrill”. This album housed the classic rock standards “Reelin’ in the Years”, which reached #11 on the Billboard singles charts and “Do It Again” which peaked at #6. The band followed this release with the critically acclaimed, but commercially unsuccessful, “Countdown to Ecstasy”. This was the band’s first album without Palmer as lead vocalist. In addition to Fagan replacing Palmer as vocalist, Steely Dan also added future Doobie Brothers keyboardist Michael McDonald to the line up. The band put out another critical and commercial success with “Pretzel Logic” and made it to the #4 spot on the Billboard Charts with their hit single “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number”.

After the release of “Pretzel Logic” Steely Dan abandoned touring and committed themselves completely to the studios. Fagan and Becker were utter perfectionist in recording sessions and would sometimes make their studio musicians play a total of 40 takes per track. As Fagan and Becker continued hiring incredibly talented studio musicians, the significance of the roles of the other members began to diminish and they would subsequently leave the band. Equipped with a diverse and highly competent set of studio musicians Steely Dan went on to record the most texturally elaborate and polished sounding albums of their career. 1977’s “Aja” was a landmark album for the band and a groundbreaking record for its time. This album raked in a number of accolades including two Grammys for Best Engineered Recording and Non-Classical album. The album was also immensely popular with the general public, reaching #5 on the US Charts and becoming one of the first American albums to be certified platinum. The album showcased the bands craft as innovative and complex songwriters and added validity to their reputation as masterminds in the studio. Aja also featured a long list of jazz aficionados such as saxophonists Wayne Shorter, Pete Christlieb and Tom Scott, guitarists Larry Carlton and Lee Ritenour, and bassist Chuck Rainey (to name a few).

Steely Dan released their follow up to “Aja”, “Gaucho” 3 years later. Though the band endured personal, technical, and legal trouble during the album’s production, it ended up being another major success. Steely Dan’s next studio album would not be released until 20 years after “Gaucho”. Their long awaited comeback album, “Two Against Nature” dominated at the Grammy Awards, taking home Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Performance by Duo or Group with Vocal, and Album of the year. Steely Dan recorded yet another album entitled “Everything Must Go” and supported it with an extensive tour. The band’s “Two Against Nature” tour would be the band’s first time on the road since the ‘70s. Steely Dan continued touring well through out the 2000s and even did a tour in 2013 where they played “Aja” in its entirety.

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Steely Dan’s music was definitely a new sound to people when the band started playing in the early seventies and their musical style still holds its defining characteristics that make them so unique. They have the ability to mix the diverse elements of jazz, funk, and rock into one musical style and make it sound cool and smooth.

When performing live Steely Dan does an excellent job presenting their signature style of laid-back music that allows the audience to sit back, relax, and take in the smooth breeze of their music. Donald Fagen is highly responsible for delivering the chilled vibe that we all love so much about Steely Dan’s music. Fagen is the driving force behind the catchy chord progressions ,which he smoothly plays on the Fender Rhodes Electric Piano and the Wurlitzer Electric Piano. Fagen also has a polished, pristine voice that he delivers with much clarity over the jazz-funk rhythms of the music. Walter Becker also adds much of the edge to the sound with the jazz like scales he plays on his guitar. Steely Dan’s sound has a loose feel to it and while at one of their concerts you can see them present this style in a free-form kind of way. Steely Dan is also able to get a full sound by having a backing band consisting of saxophone players that add to the smooth jazz element of the music, as well as having background vocalists that harmonize with each other to create a great depth to the performance. Steely Dan always looks cool and suave when they are on stage. The members wear sport jackets and ties, and sport dapper sunglasses. Their sound has garnered them much praise for their innovated style having already been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and having sold over 40 million albums.

You will always be thrown for a surprise when you see Steely Dan. Their rhythmic and melodic shifts are always changing in ways that captivate the audience and keep their toes tapping to the floor.

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What a show! Steely Dan, known most for their studio albums was in rare form last night. I closed my eyes a couple of times (on purpose) and could not tell if I was listening to a CD or a live show. They were in top form, and the young ladies they chose to accompany them on stage could not have been better. They went through most of their most popular songs, but, intentionally or not, did none of their songs that had to do with Las Vegas. I tend to believe it was the former not the latter. But that's okay, considering the massive catalog they had to choose from. Now, on to the audience. What a bunch of dead heads! and I don't mean a Grateful Dead reference here. The show was not sold out, which surprised the hell out of me. There was rarely (if at all) a standing ovation given to a band that clearly deserved a few. But, all in all, I had a great night and would go to see them again in a heartbeat!By the way, I'm 64 and grew up listening to them. Just a point of reference for you all.

Occasionally I am quite proud that I am not so young anymore as it means I can say I have seen some bands that others might regard as legends. Steely Dan fits the bill here. It is difficult to remember a lot about the concert as I saw them back in the 1970s at Leeds University (a great place for gigs in those days and probably still is). I also saw the Doobie Brothers in the same year. I tend to group Steely Dan, Doobies and Eagles together (Eagles I didn't see until many years later). What I remember is a great gig, all the hits like "Do it Again," "Reeling in the Years," "Haitian Divorce."

Sorry I cn't recall much more, but what I do suggest is you check out their music as it is far from old-fashioned.

I am unsure if they are still around, but I am certain there is at least one tribute band! They are American rock with a jazz feel and in my opinion one of the best of that genre.

Okay, this review comes in two parts - a review of the band and a review of the SSE Wembley Arena.

The band. Brilliant musicians and they played magnificently. They go on a bit, though! And any Steely Dan set that omits Do It Again, Haitian Divorce, and Rikki Don't Lose that Number, is below par. Perhaps if they'd spent less time showing off (a drum solo for Chrissakes - who cares?!), they might have squeezed in another tune or two.

The Arena. I haven't been to Wembley Arena for many a year and was surprised to see how little has changed. I spent £95 each for two 'good' seats on the floor of the arena - easily the most expensive non-festival tickets I've ever bought - and they were dreadful. Almost impossible to see the whole stage with someone sitting in front. I would not return to Wembley unless it was a reincarnated David Bowie, supported by XTC and Kate Bush!

This concert began with fine, vintage music from the DOOBIE BROTHERS singing all of their hits from the '70s & '80s ... naturally, this stirred up good memories for those of us at JIFFY LUBE LIVE who are in our 50's & 60's! After the intermission, STEELY DAN (Donald Fagen and company) arrived on stage and began playing what I considered to be contemporary jazz tunes that did not cross over to the pop charts/American Top 40 ... . It is quite clear that Donald Fagen has not lost his supreme talent for music and for the selection of excellent, new band members; however, he seems to have forgotten his "old" fans in that he did not perform his top hits-"PEG" and "DO IT AGAIN" ... this sadden Me. Maybe, his band member, "Lord" Harrington, should tell him how many of Us love these vintage tunes ... .;)

I loved the Steely Dan concert I saw last Thursday! Donald Fagin was in fine form. he seemed looser than the last concert I saw him in at the Sony Centre in Toronto in 2015. He really seemed to be enjoying himself. The Rama Theatre Centre looked to be sold out and everyone there was adoring, especially me. His music resonates somewhere deep in my chest. Is that my soul?

I hadn't expected to find the concert so flawless considering half of the original team was missing with Walter Becker's death, but John Harrington proved to be a master guitarist!I did miss Walter Becker's vocals though. And didn't there used to be four Danettes?

I'm thrilled that Donald Fagan is still touring and I'll sign up to see the next one.

Gratefully I remain,

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I should start by saying I have weird obsession with Steely Dan. They're the greatest band ever. "America greatest maybe rock non-band" in their own words. I really enjoyed the concert at the overture center in Madison. Their band for the Jamalot Ever After tour is really solid, and the sound quality was great. I've seen them a few times, and they're really starting to get over themselves and play what the people want to hear: the hits! There was a time when they wouldn't play Reelin in the Years live. They played it! They played almost all of my favorite songs. I would've liked it if they got into their deep cuts more, but you can't say no to one great tune after another.

First...I have never missed a Steely Dan concert!!

I was fortunate enough to win a trip to meet and see them in concert in London,England back in September 2000.

When I met Walter Becker and Donald Fagan at the Apollo Hammersmith in London back in 2000..It was a dream come true..meeting my all time favorite band. Talking with Walter..he was a cordial .great guy to talk to...like he was your next door neighbor..in fact If you had asked Walter to come over and mow your lawn..he was THAT nice and would probably do that. That trip of a lifetime I will ALWAYS remember..and meeting the two who formed Steely Dan! RIP Walter....

Saw Steely Dan with Doobie Brothers in Charlotte PNC pavilion. Had a good sized crowd there of people 4O to 80. The musicianship was excellent. I would have preferred some deep cuts from Steely Dan such as Doctor Woo, Pearl of the Quarter, or Razor Boy, but you can't have it all. I got in and out of the show in about 15 minutes. Beer is around 15 dollars, so I saw the show completely sober. I particularly liked the dance groove Green Flower Street and Natural Thing.

Oddly, the first time I knowingly heard Steely Dan (Reeling In The Years) I didn't like them. It wasn't until a few years later that I heard "Deacon Blues" on the radio and asked who that band was. When I learned it was Steely Dan I did an about face and began listening to their earlier works. After that I was hooked and they are now the only group that I have in their entirety on my iPhone songlist. By the way, I still don't like "Reeling In The Years".

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Eagles Are Reelin’ in Retirement With Steely Dan

Sure, you can check out any time you like at the Hotel California, but they made it clear you can never truly leave. Eagles ’ long run will end with their upcoming tour, their final outing as a band after five decades. “We know how fortunate we are and we are truly grateful,” the members said in a collective statement . “But everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round.” The tour is expected to last until 2025 and will be scheduled “depending on demand” across cities. (Let’s try to summon Eras Tour level of chaos to honor them.) “Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music,” they added. “At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.” Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, along with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey , will, of course, be present for the entirety of the tour.

Steely Dan will be joining Eagles as a “special guest” opener for the fall tour dates, adding an intriguing bookend to their relationship. For those not well versed in their friendly rivalry, the bands traded jabs during their prolific mid-’70s outputs: Donald Fagen and Walter Becker teased on The Royal Scam ’s “Everything You Did” that a bickering couple should “turn up the Eagles, the neighbors are listening”; Eagles soon responded with a line in “Hotel California” in which “they stab it with their steely knives, but they just can’t kill the beast.” (Henley was also fired by Steely Dan during the Aja sessions, which was pretty much a rite of passage for any musician.) Glenn Frey later voiced his admiration for Steely Dan’s approach to music, which served as an inspiration for several Hotel California tracks. “We were sort of trying to expand our lyrical horizons and just take on something in the realm of the bizarre, as Steely Dan had done,” Frey explained . “One of the things that impressed us about Steely Dan was that they would say anything in their songs, and it didn’t have to necessarily make sense.” That’s great, but we’re mostly hopeful this tour can serve as a “Second Arrangement” debut .

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The Eagles , one of rock’s most enduring bands, has announced its final tour after more than 50 years on the road, with a Sept. 7 launch at New York’s Madison Square Garden and the tour likely continuing into 2025.

Opening act for “The Long Goodbye” tour will be Steely Dan .

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The Eagles formed in 1971 after some of its members met while playing in Linda Ronstadt’s backing band. Among the group’s many hits are “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Witchy Woman,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “One of The Nights,” “Hotel California,” “New Kid in Town,” “Heartache Tonight,” “Take It To The Limit,” “New Kid in Town,” “Life in the Fast Lane” and “The Long Run.”

As of now, the confirmed tour dates are:

Sept. 7 in New York, N.Y. at Madison Square Garden

Sept. 11 in Boston, Mass. at TD Garden

Sept. 20 in Belmont Park, N.Y. at UBS Arena

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Oct. 17 in Cleveland, Ohio at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

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Nov. 7 in Charlotte, N.C. at Spectrum Center

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Nov. 14 in Lexington, Ky. at Rupp Arena

Nov. 17 in St. Paul, Minn. at Xcel Energy Center

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The Eagles Detail Final Tour ‘The Long Goodbye’ with Steely Dan

In what promises to be an epic farewell, The Eagles have announced they are gearing up for their last tour, aptly titled The Long Goodbye. The iconic rock band will hit the road for a series of 13 concert dates, accompanied by the esteemed fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Steely Dan. Spanning multiple years, the tour is expected to conclude in 2025.

Kicking off at New York City’s legendary Madison Square Garden on Sept. 7 of this year, The Eagles and Steely Dan will grace arenas in Boston, Newark, N.J., and Belmont Park, N.Y. throughout the month. The band has also announced October shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Cleveland, as well as November stops in Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Lexington.

The Eagles, led by co-founding member Don Henley, will be joined by longstanding members Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, along with more recent additions Vince Gill and Deacon Frey. Both Gill and Frey came aboard in 2017, following the untimely passing of Deacon’s father and Eagles’ co-founder, Glenn Frey. Although Deacon Frey departed the band in 2022, he has returned to the fold for “The Long Goodbye.”

Expressing their deep appreciation and love, The Eagles penned a heartfelt note to their fans, acknowledging the band’s extraordinary 52-year journey. Despite enduring tragic losses, upheavals, and setbacks, the group recognizes the unwavering support of their dedicated management team, road crew, and talented backup musicians throughout the years. Grateful for their remarkable run, The Eagles have decided that the time has come to bring the journey full circle with an official farewell tour. Scheduling details will be announced as dates are confirmed, considering the challenges of securing venues for multiple nights, which may result in return visits to certain cities based on demand. The band intends to make this final round a memorable experience for as many fans as possible as they bid farewell. They also extend their heartfelt gratitude to their fans for embracing their music, acknowledging that their enduring success over five decades is owed to the unwavering support of their devoted audience. While this may be their swan song, The Eagles made it clear in their letter that they believe that the power of their music will continue to resonate for years to come.

Originally disbanding in 1980, The Eagles surprised fans with a reunion in 1994 for the Hell Freezes Over tour and album. Following Glenn Frey’s passing in January 2016, Don Henley hinted at the band’s retirement from touring during interviews. However, in July 2017, The Eagles regrouped with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey stepping in to fill the void left by Glenn Frey, and they have since embarked on sporadic tours.

With over two years remaining for The Long Goodbye, fans can anticipate more tour date announcements in the near future. Stay tuned for updates on this monumental farewell tour from The Eagles.

Fans eager to secure their spots can take advantage of pre-sale tickets and VIP packages starting next Wednesday, July 12, while general on-sales will begin next Friday, July 14, at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com.

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The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds. Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round. So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.

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The Eagles will finish off the 2023 leg of their Long Goodbye farewell tour with three shows… November 14, in Lexington, Kentucky, and a November 17-18 stand in St. Paul, Minnesota. However, instead of Steely Dan opening the concerts as originally announced, The Doobie Brothers will be serving as the support act for the dates .

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As previously reported, Steely Dan initially had been announced as the opening act for the Eagles’ entire Long Goodbye Tour, but because of unspecified health issues that frontman Donald Fagen has been experiencing, the Dan hasn’t played any of the last nine shows on the trek.

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A series of fill-in acts has been supporting the Eagles on their dates since Steely Dan’s last appearance, on September 20, with The Doobie Brothers initially signing on last week to open the Eagles’ shows on November 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and November 9 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Late last week, it was announced that The Doobies also would support the Eagles at the Lexington concert, and now the veteran rockers have confirmed that they’ll be performing at the St. Paul gigs as well.

Prior to The Doobie Brothers’ stint as fill-in opener, Sheryl Crow, Steve Miller Band, Eagles touring member Vince Gill, and Tedeschi Trucks Band all stepped in for Steely Dan as the support act at various shows.

The Eagles are scheduled to launch a 2024 leg of their Long Goodbye Tour on January 5 in Inglewood, California. Next year’s trek currently features 21 dates, and as of now, Steely Dan is still slated to open the shows.

Shortly before joining the Eagles tour, The Doobie Brothers wrapped up a 2023 Canadian leg of their 50th anniversary headlining trek with an October 28 concert in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Since May, the band has been performing without its co-founding singer/guitarist Tom Johnston , who is recovering from back surgery.

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Eagles Announce Long Goodbye Tour: ‘The Time Has Come for Us to Close the Circle’

The 13 initial dates begin in fall 2023, with additional dates taking them into 2025 to be announced.

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The Eagles are giving you one last chance to dance to remember.

Today, the band announced their final run after more than five decades of sold-out tours consisting of over 1,000 concerts and 15 million tickets. The Long Goodbye Final Tour — which launches September 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York City — will begin with 13 initial shows throughout September, October, and November across the United States.

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“The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages,” The Eagles shared in a statement, hinting at many more dates to come. “We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round. So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up.”

Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, plan to perform as many shows as their audience demands, potentially continuing all the way through 2025.

Over 52 years, The Eagles wrote, the band “[kept] the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds.” They continued, “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

Steely Dan will be joining The Eagles on these historic shows, commemorating their own 50-plus-year career.

“Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music,” the band said. “At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

Presale tickets and VIP packages will be available starting July 12 for all announced shows. General on-sale starts July 14 at 10am local time. Learn more at Ticketmaster.

The Eagles The Long Goodbye Tour Dates

Thursday, September 7 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Monday, September 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Saturday, September 16 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center Wednesday, September 20 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena Thursday, October 5 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Monday, October 9 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse Friday, October 13 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Tuesday, October 17 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Thursday, November 2 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Tuesday, November 7 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center Thursday, November 9 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena Tuesday, November 14 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arenanergy Center

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Friday, September 8 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Wednesday, September 13 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Friday, October 6 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Tuesday, October 10 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse Saturday, November 4 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Saturday, November 18 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

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LOS ANGELES , July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After more than 50 years of touring, and consistently selling out arenas and stadiums worldwide, the Eagles announced today that their upcoming “The Long Goodbye”  will be the band’s final tour.

Thirteen shows will be initially announced. The first set of dates will begin September 7, 2023 , in New York .

The Eagles’ long-time contemporaries and fellow Hall of Famers, Steely Dan,  will be joining these historic shows and commemorating their own 50+ year career.

Presale tickets and VIP packages will be available starting Wednesday, July 12 for all announced shows. The general on-sale will start Friday, July 14 at 10:00 AM local time.

During “The Long Goodbye,” the Eagles – Don Henley , Joe Walsh , Timothy B. Schmit , with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – will perform as many shows in each market as their audience demands. The tour is expected to continue into 2025.

Over the band’s more than 50 years of touring, the Eagles have performed more than 1,000 concerts around the world, accounting for more than 15 million tickets. Eagles’ tours have consistently ranked in the Top 10 of both concert industry publications, Billboard and Pollstar .

In the Fall of 1971, the Eagles formed, pioneered, and personified a uniquely American musical style blending country, folk, R&B, rock, and pop sensibilities, and would go onto become one of the most creatively and commercially successful bands of all time.  In today’s faddish, fractured, rock landscape, the Eagles retain an appeal that transcends both generation and genre, cementing the band’s role as enduring musical icons.

The Eagles have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, scored six #1 albums, and topped the singles charts five times. They earned six GRAMMY Awards, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, in their very first year of eligibility, and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016.

The band’s Greatest Hits 1971-1977 is the best-selling album in history, with the RIAA certifying the collection at 38-times Platinum.  Hotel California is the third best-selling U.S. album in history, certified 26-times Platinum.  After its release in 1976, it topped the charts and earned two GRAMMY Awards for “New Kid In Town” and “Hotel California.”

The “Long Goodbye” tour is proudly presented by Live Nation.

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The Eagles are ready to fly one last time, soaring for a farewell tour this fall to cap off their five decades of touring.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” the “Hotel California” and “Desperado” hitmakers said in a Thursday statement .

“We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

The Los Angeles-formed rock band — eternally associated with the Southern California country-rock sound — will launch their Long Goodbye tour in New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sept. 7, announcing 12 additional dates Thursday with the possibility of more to come. However, no California dates have yet been announced.

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“The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round. So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set,” said the band, whose current lineup includes drummer and vocalist Don Henley, famed guitarist Joe Walsh, bassist Timothy B. Schmit and guitarist Vince Gill. Gill joined the band after founding member and guitarist Glenn Frey died at 67 in 2016 . (Frey’s son Deacon also played with the band for nearly five years before announcing his departure in 2022 .)

“The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up,” they said. “Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

The six-time Grammy Award-winning group and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be joined by contemporary act Steely Dan, whose members will be commemorating their own half-century spanning career as well.

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The bands have scheduled shows through mid-November in Boston, Newark, Denver, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C., Lexington, Ky., and St. Paul, Minn. The full schedule can be found here . The Long Goodbye tour follows their recently expanded Hotel California tour , named for their landmark 1976 album that they played in its entirety during the tour, which wrapped in Baltimore in April.

Presale tickets and VIP packages for the Long Goodbye will be made available July 12 for all announced shows. General on-sale begins July 14.

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Of all of the bands I have covered thus far, Steely Dan was the one I knew least about. I knew some of their songs from the rock radio we listen to at work, but not much past that. Despite this, this is the only band I’ve smiled and giggled at while researching (not just because the name of the band is a euphemism for a mans you-know-what), but because I think I may have found one of my new favorite bands of all time.

Steely Dan was formed by best friends Walter Becker and Donald Fagen while they attended Bard College in New York. The two both grew up in suburban New York City and used music as an escape throughout their childhood. When they met in college, they instantly clicked and started making music together. After college, the pair moved to Los Angeles, where they worked as staff songwriters for ABC Records. While working there, producer Gary Katz secretly assembled what would become Steely Dan with Becker, Fagen and multiple other young musicians. This group would release their first album in 1972, the same year as their creation.  Can’t Buy A Thrill would shoot them into stardom. Two songs off this album, “Do It Again” and “Reelin’ in the Years” would become instant classics, and are two of the bands most identifiable songs even today. This band was not like other bands we have discussed; they chose to bypass touring to focus on their eccentric ideas in the studio. Their sound was unlike others during this time, combining themes of jazz, American pop and British synthesizer that were popular during the seventies. Becker and Fagen, both self claimed “psychotic perfectionists” were wizards in the studio with their unique sounds and process of creating music. This process of releasing music without touring would for five more albums, but after difficulties completing their sixth album, they decided to give the group a rest.

After the hiatus, both Becker and Fagen released solo albums, but after ten years the pair reunited and toured in 1990, releasing a live album in 1995. In 2000, the pair would release  Two Against Nature , which had a nostalgic feeling with updated sound. This album would win a Grammy award for album of the year. A year later Steely Dan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, solidifying their legacy as one of the greatest rock bands of a generation. Sadly, Becker passed away in 2017 after a short battle with esophageal cancer.

The lasting legacy of this band is found in their strangeness. Becker and Fagen both had strong and weird personalities that were reflected in their music. For fans of the music, this quirkiness is what drew them in and caused them to fall in love with their unique sound, however not everyone felt the same way. Steely Dan is consistently described as “uncool”, but their cult following shows that their sound found a home with people who could relate to their lyrics regarding lost friendships, lost hopes and joyless perversity that many people found comfort in.

Now it’s time for my favorite part, the album review. Can’t Buy A Thrill has ten tracks:

• Do It Again
• Midnite Cruiser
• Only A Fool Would Say That
• Reelin’ In The Years
• Fire In The Hole
• Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me)
• Change Of The Guard
• Turn That Heartbeat Over Again

As I previously stated, I only knew their biggest songs, “Reelin’ In The Years” and “Dirty Work”, but after listening to this album on repeat, I fell in love with almost all of the songs. “Midnite Cruiser” and “Do It Again” were my two favorite songs off of the album and have definitely found a permanent spot on my playlists. I highly, highly recommend you give this album a listen and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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