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Joseph Fidler “Joe” Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an guitarist, songwriter, and 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 sound a shot in the arm and kept the Eagles from becoming a 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 depiction of stardom, “Life’s Been Good”) and There Goes the Neighborhood (1981).
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  • MusicMagic77

    Nice to see that he's off the Vodka delirium and back in the studio,with Jeff Lynne no less. He laid on the table a good solo album >> Analog Man

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  • oldiesfanjohn

    Lol..Joe could make dog doo sound exciting...Oh wait,he did! ----->Check out " Ordinary Average Guys " ... http://youtu.be/bYslQ0cAQnE Seriously,Joe`s no OAG,he`s a talented SOB!

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  • TheDarkSide73

    @ EpicGeeza36 Don't be dissin The Eagles, they're Both Great

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  • TheDarkSide73

    Joe is just a average ordinary guy.. :-)

    March 2012

  • EpicGeeza36

    Joe Walsh is Incredible and 'the eagles' are terrible

    March 2012

  • onthewall2983

    Can't wait for the new album.

    December 2011

  • strat-struck

    Classic rock at a level of its own.

    October 2011

  • prognut

    True

    September 2011
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