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Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne is one of the most decorated singer-songwriters in mainstream American music, with songs that display introspection and give an intellectual insight into the soul of a man. Jackson Browne is one of many talented singer-songwriters that came out of the Californian rock scene in the late nineteen sixties and early seventies, Browne was without doubt one of the best. Jackson wrote numerous classic songs for both himself and other acts such as The Eagles, The Byrds and Nico.
In 2004 Jackson Browne was inducted into the Rock’n’Roll hall of fame and with seven platinum albums, three of which are multi-platinum and song writing credentials that are almost un-matched his induction is well deserved.
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Jackson Browne was born on 1948, in Heidelberg, Germany, as his father an American service man was stationed. Browne sang and played folk music from a very young age and played gigs in his Californian neighborhood. In his late teens Browne signed a publishing deal with Nina music and his songs were performed by some of the biggest music acts of the time including The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and folk veteran Joan Baez. Such was the success of his song writing that he became a recording artist himself, his debut album Jackson Browne was released in 1972.
From 1972 to 1983 Jackson Browne recorded seven studio albums all of which were hugely successful, his hit singles included: ‘Running on empty’, ‘Doctor My Eyes’, ‘Somebody’s Baby’ and ‘Lawyers in love’. Jackson Browne continues to record and perform at the tender age of 60; His music continues to inspire young musicians having laid the blueprint for introspective songwriters.
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Eagles were one of the most successful bands of the 1970s, consistently hitting the top spot with both singles and albums. There are two Eagles releases in the top 10 of best-selling albums, according to the RIAA. Formed in L.A., 1970, Eagles were originally the backing band for Linda Ronstadt. Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner, two guitarists and a bassist, were hired at first, and Frey brought in drummer Don Henley.
The first single, 'Take It Easy', reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their next single, 'Witchy Woman', reached #9. Three years later, during the promotional tour for their fourth album, “One Of These Nights”, Leadon left the band, announcing his departure by pouring a bottle of beer over Frey’s head. Guitarist Joe Walsh was quickly brought in to replace Leadon for the remainder of the tour.
1976 saw the release of Eagles’ most famous release, 'Hotel California'. The album reached the #1 chart place for eight non-consecutive weeks in 1977, and the first two singles, 'New Kid In Town' and 'Hotel California', also reached #1 in February and May respectively.
The next album, 'The Long Run', was to be Eagles’ last for a long time. In 1980, the Eagles broke up because of personal difficulties within the band. Apart from the release of a live album shortly after, they wouldn’t have another official release until 1994. The Eagles reunited and undertook the Hell Freezes Over tour, so named from Henley’s statement that Eagles would reform “when hell freezes over”. The live recordings from this tour were made into an album, which, when released, hit #1.
The band’s seventh studio album, 'Long Road Out Of Eden' was released in 2007. The present line-up consists of Frey, Henley, Walsh and bassist Timothy Schmit. They continue to tour.
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