The idea of a classic rock band’s “farewell tour” has been the butt of jokes—deservedly so—since back in the early ‘80s. Remember when we used to think the idea of rock stars in their mid-40s was incomprehensible—and probably absurd? And even when they’ve sworn up and down and even signed...
The Eagles front line: Vince Gill, Timothy B. Schmit, Deacon Frey, Joe Walsh and Stueart Smith .The idea of a classic rock band’s “farewell tour” has been the butt of jokes—deservedly so—since back in the early ‘80s. Remember when we used to think the idea of rock stars in their mid-40s was incomprehensible—and probablyBut as musicians now reach into their 70s and even 80s, the “farewell” tag is more legit. Eagles have at least always had a sense of humor about such things.
Henley proved an amiable host, thanking fans for their decades long support. “We’ve been playing this music for 52 years,” he said to applause. Then promised a show with “no flashing lights, no confetti cannons, no butt-waving choreography. Just a bunch of guys with guitars.” And that was all that was needed .
No one expected he or Deacon to replicate the brash, cocksuredness of Glenn Frey in his delivery. But Gill’s singing on his share of the material was just too…clean, pristine. Even robotic. Vocally, some interesting things went on with Henley and Schmit. The former seemed too often sing in a cleaner, higher register, losing some of his trademark bottom grit from the records and tours. He utterly commanded a swampy, dirtier arrangement on “Witchy Woman” and drove his solo hit “The Boys of Summer.”His high point came near the end of the show, though, bringing extra emotion to the already emotionally charged “Desperado.
Fagen has long overcome the stage fright and general low keyness that helped keep Steely Dan from touring during most of the ‘70s, though in this century they’re practically road dogs.
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