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Joseph Fidler “Joe” Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an american guitarist, songwriter, and rock musician. He has served stints in two successful bands, the James Gang and the Eagles. He has also experienced success as a solo artist.
A native of Wichita, Kansas, Walsh moved to Montclair, New Jersey and attended Montclair High School. He spent time in various bands playing around the Cleveland area while attending Kent State University, but came to widespread attention in 1969 after replacing Glen Schwartz as lead guitarist for the James Gang, an American power trio. Walsh was the standout of the band, noted for his innovative rhythm playing and creative guitar riffs. The James Gang had several minor hits and became an early AOR staple before Walsh left the group in 1971 for a career as a solo artist.
Walsh’s solo debut was Barnstorm (1972). Its follow-up was The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get (1973). Several cuts from these albums, notably “Rocky Mountain Way”, received heavy airplay and continue to be classic rock favorites.
After releasing another studio album and a live set, Walsh was invited to join the Eagles in 1976, replacing departing guitarist Bernie Leadon. He brought a harder-edged sound to the group, giving their light country rock sound a shot in the arm and kept the Eagles from becoming a country act altogether.
As the Eagles began to decline after the release of Hotel California, Walsh re-ignited his solo career with the well-received discs But Seriously Folks (1978) (which featured his hit comic depiction of rock stardom, “Life’s Been Good”) and There Goes the Neighborhood (1981).
A native of Wichita, Kansas, Walsh moved to Montclair, New Jersey and attended Montclair High School. He spent time in various bands playing around the Cleveland area while attending Kent State University, but came to widespread attention in 1969 after replacing Glen Schwartz as lead guitarist for the James Gang, an American power trio. Walsh was the standout of the band, noted for his innovative rhythm playing and creative guitar riffs. The James Gang had several minor hits and became an early AOR staple before Walsh left the group in 1971 for a career as a solo artist.
Walsh’s solo debut was Barnstorm (1972). Its follow-up was The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get (1973). Several cuts from these albums, notably “Rocky Mountain Way”, received heavy airplay and continue to be classic rock favorites.
After releasing another studio album and a live set, Walsh was invited to join the Eagles in 1976, replacing departing guitarist Bernie Leadon. He brought a harder-edged sound to the group, giving their light country rock sound a shot in the arm and kept the Eagles from becoming a country act altogether.
As the Eagles began to decline after the release of Hotel California, Walsh re-ignited his solo career with the well-received discs But Seriously Folks (1978) (which featured his hit comic depiction of rock stardom, “Life’s Been Good”) and There Goes the Neighborhood (1981).
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boltactionblast wrote:
Living legend.
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onthewall2983 wrote:
Can't wait for the new album.
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strat-struck wrote:
Classic rock at a level of its own.
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outhousemusic wrote:
Man, Joe's records are better than the fucking Eagles. [2]
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prognut wrote:
True
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Lorelei_94 wrote:
Turn To Stone ♥
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teod0r92 wrote:
Yeah ,one great guitarist,with a lot of good songs !
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reportcard wrote:
Love Joe!!!!!!! He was amazing with the Eagles at the Gorge in George!!!!
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CapnCrunchDaPmp wrote:
Classic rock guitar masta!
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Zombie_Goldblum wrote:
joe owns the eagles
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IanCat87 wrote:
Man, Joe's records are better than the fucking Eagles. If Hotel California's their best (which is practically undeniable), it's really not as good as Seriously Folks, Barnstorm, Neighborhood, and Smoker. I've been nothing but very impressed with those records. Hotel has its moments, and many of them are because of Joe's guitar. The rest is... not that great.
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rman55976 wrote:
You can find Joe Walsh on QRZ.com: http://www.qrz.com/db/WB6ACU
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materchrisdoboy wrote:
grate song thanks joe.
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W-A-C wrote:
They had a huge argument on stage? The band must have been truly falling apart. >_>
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rol4ctry2red wrote:
Not so great if you seen his performance at the Ohio State Fair in 1971. He argued on stage with the James Gang, I could never stomach the guy after putting the audience through such a display. You do not put your fans through that kind of BS. And to think he use to play locally in Columbus, OH. where the state fair was being held.
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Phlunked wrote:
Wichita Loves Joe Walsh.
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gyp2662 wrote:
Tell me its alright..... smooooooooth......
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musicxxjunkie wrote:
I love his stage presence. Really fun act. :]
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I_Love_Chocolat wrote:
That man is great!
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mrmxplytz wrote:
lifes been good,its great
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