Bands can encounter all kinds of snags that affect their shows. Bad weather, arguments between members, and certainly illness. Some of those factors just can't be helped. It's still possible to tough it out, though. For example, on January 24, Eagles went on stage at the Sphere in Las Vegas minus Joe Walsh, who was sick. It was the very first time since he got onboard with them in 1975 that he was absent, per Ultimate Classic Rock.
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Going on Without Joe Walsh Was a Difficult Call To Make
Per the outlet, Don Henley explained this to the crowd about Joe Walsh's situation. "We had a choice to make, We could either cancel the whole thing, or we could man up and do the show. So we came down here this afternoon and had an emergency rehearsal for two hours. And fortunately, in this band, we have a deep bench."
Walsh tried to power through his symptoms the night before. Henley acknowledged, "He was sick last night. But he heroically made it through last of the show... Joe's going to be okay. He just needs some time. Give him some love."
Their "Deep Bench" Saved the Day
Fortunately, other band members stepped up and filled in successfully for Walsh. Singer/guitarists Chris Holt and Deacon Frey, son of the late Glenn Frey, both seamlessly pitched in. A Walsh devotee, Vince Gill lent his voice to stellar tracks like "Life's Been Good" and "Rocky Mountain Way." The show therefore went on without missing a beat.
The Eagles Have Been Soaring
The iconic band, whose timeless gits include "Witchy Woman," "Hotel California," and "Take It Easy," plan to be at the Sphere for another couple of months. They must be glad to hear about a new milestone in their career. An LP of The Eagles' best songs, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, sold 40 million copies, thus qualifying for the coveted RIAA quadruple diamond certification. This was the first time that designation has been awarded by the RIAA.
Given the band's enduring popularity for decades, getting that accolade is not a shock. Their mellow music has never gone out of style and presumably never will.
