Joe Walsh, now 77, spent five decades as a musician, most famously with the Eagles. What he says and thinks carries a lot of weight. So when he says he likes certain bands, well, that is a pronouncement people take note of. He is a senior statesman of the genre, per faroutmagazine.co.uk.
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According to the outlet, "...Walsh helped forge the blueprint for classic rock." In addition, he "has fearlessly approached music and penned many genre-bending riffs...." With that in mind, here is what Joe Walsh had to say in 2012 per the outlet via The Quietus about the stars of modern rock, in his opinion. The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, and Gorillaz caught his attention - and approval.
Joe Walsh Held Forth About Bands He Really Likes
Walsh explained, "There's so much stuff out on the internet that you could spend all day listening to it and still only hear 0.5% of what's out there. Every once in a while you get lucky and someone blows you away. The Black Keys I think are brilliant. Wow! They're right on it! And Kings of Leon make great records, really great records. And there's a band called Gorillaz and I happened across them and I think they're great."
He Landed A Stint Collaborating With The Black Keys And Their Vocalist/Guitarist Dan Auerbach
Six years ago, Walsh appeared with the band in L.A. on stage. Four years after that, Walsh and Auerback teamed up in the studio for the latter's album, Tell Everybody!: 21 Century Juke Joint Blues from Easy Eye Sound. That was not the end of the pair's work together, however.
The two joined Auerbach's "second band," The Arcs, to record "Daughter Of Zion." Walsh's contribution to the memorable bluesy track was a testament not only to his legendary status, but to his masterful talent as well.
More About Joe Walsh
Here is a piece of fun trivia about him. Walsh is married to Marjorie Bach, the sister of Barbara Bach. Barbara is the wife of former Beatle Ringo Starr. That means Walsh is Ringo's brother-in-law. He and Marjorie have been married since 2008.
