
The album's third single, “Life In The Fast Lane,” just missed the Top Ten, peaking at Number 11 in the spring of 1977. Hotel California included two Number One hits featuring the group's main songwriters and distinctive lead vocalists, with late guitarist Glenn Frey taking the lead on “New Kid In Town,” and drummer Don Henley singing the album's famous title track. The album, which was released on December 8th, 1976, was the group's third chart-topper in a row, following 1975's One Of These Nights and 1976's compilation Eagles/Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975. Other upcoming concerts at the venue include guitarist John Mayer April 21-22, pop star Justin Bieber on April 27, and Texas country legends George Strait and Willie Nelson April 29-30.It was 45-years-ago today (January 15th, 1977), that the Eagles' album Hotel California hit Number One. The Moody Center, which will open in April on the University of Texas campus, is run by a partnership that includes the Eagles' longtime manager, Irving Azoff.

Schmidt and Joe Walsh as well as country star Vince Gill, who also was added after Frey's death.įROM THE ARCHIVES: Our review of the Eagles' 2015 Austin concert The lineup also includes longtime members Timothy B. His son, Deacon Frey, is now touring and singing with the band. The Eagles last played Austin in 2015, before co-founder Glenn Frey's death in early 2016 at age 67. The website also details several pre-sale opportunities (including VIP packages) on Dec.

3, at prices have not yet been announced. The band will be accompanied by an orchestra and choir, and will play a second set featuring hits from other albums. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band the Eagles will play its 1976 album "Hotel California" from start to finish at the new Moody Center in Austin on May 19, the venue announced Wednesday morning.
