Joe Walsh is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter renowned for his versatile career spanning five decades. He gained prominence as a member of the Eagles but also contributed to bands like the James Gang and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. Beyond his band affiliations, Walsh has thrived as a solo artist, a prolific session musician collaborating with numerous artists, and a participant in the supergroup The Best. His guitar skills have earned him recognition, including a place on Rolling Stone's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time."
Vince Gill replaced Joe Walsh at an Eagles show while Walsh was ill. Ringo Starr and Joe Walsh co-wrote four songs. Zakk Wylde was inspired by Walsh for a guitar solo.
On November 20, 1947, Joseph Fidler Walsh, also known as Joe Walsh, was born in Wichita, Kansas. He is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
On July 22, 1949, Joe Walsh's father, Lt. Robert Newton Fidler, a pilot in the United States Air Force, died in a mid-air collision during maneuvers over Okinawa. He was flying a Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star.
In 1959, Joe Walsh acquired a 1959 sunburst Gibson Les Paul.
The 1959 Gretsch 6120 was manufactured in 1959.
Around Christmas of 1967, Glenn Schwartz left the James Gang to move to California, leading to Joe Walsh being offered a tryout as his replacement.
In May 1968, the James Gang played a concert in Detroit, opening for Cream as a trio after Ronnie Silverman decided not to perform, leading them to embrace the trio format.
In 1968, the James Gang signed with manager Mark Barger, who was also managing the Lemon Pipers.
In the spring of 1968, Bill Jeric left James Gang.
In January 1969, after manager Mark Barger connected them with Bill Szymczyk, the James Gang signed with ABC's Bluesway Records subsidiary.
In November 1969, bassist Tom Kriss left the James Gang and was replaced by Dale Peters.
In 1969, Joe Walsh sold his 1959 sunburst Gibson Les Paul guitar to Jimmy Page, who named it his "Number 1".
In 1970, Eric Clapton released Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. Duane Allman played slide technique on the album.
In 1970, Joe Walsh gave a 1959 Gretsch 6120 guitar to Pete Townshend of The Who, who used it to record tracks on albums such as Who's Next and Quadrophenia.
In 1970, Joe Walsh was present during the Kent State massacre, which profoundly affected him and contributed to his decision to leave college.
In 1970, the James Gang released the album 'James Gang Rides Again', which included the classic song "Funk 49".
On April 29, 1971, Joe Walsh's eldest daughter, Emma Kristen, was born.
In December 1971, Steve Marriott invited Joe Walsh to join Humble Pie after Peter Frampton's departure, but Walsh declined.
In 1971, Joe Walsh married Stefany Rhodes.
In 1971, the James Gang released the album 'Thirds', which included the song "Walk Away".
In October 1972, Joe Walsh and Barnstorm released their debut album, 'Barnstorm'.
In 1972, Eagles Live was released, featuring Joe Walsh's songs "Life's Been Good" and "All Night Long", which originated from his solo career.
In 1972, Joe Walsh left the James Gang and formed the band Barnstorm with Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli.
In 1972, Straight Shooter and Passin' Thru, albums by The James Gang featuring Roy Kenner and Domenic Troiano were released.
In June 1973, Joe Walsh released 'The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get' under his name, although it was officially a Barnstorm album. The single "Rocky Mountain Way" became a hit.
In 1973, "A Life of Illusion" was originally recorded with Walsh's first solo band Barnstorm, but was not completed until the 'There Goes the Neighborhood' sessions.
In 1973, Domenic Troiano left The James Gang.
In 1973, Joe Walsh supplied the slide guitar solo on Michael Stanley's song 'Rosewood Bitters'.
On April 1, 1974, Joe Walsh's daughter Emma Kristen died from injuries sustained in a car accident. This tragedy inspired the track "Song for Emma" on his album So What.
In December 1974, Joe Walsh released the album 'So What', which contained introspective material and featured backing vocals from Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Randy Meisner of the Eagles.
In 1974, Barnstorm disbanded and Joe Walsh continued as a solo artist.
In 1974, Barnstorm released the album 'So What', which featured significant contributions from members of the Eagles.
In 1974, Joe Walsh produced Dan Fogelberg's 'Souvenirs' album and played various instruments, providing backing vocals.
In late 1974, Joe Walsh played slide guitar on Joe Vitale's debut solo album, 'Roller Coaster Weekend'.
In late 1974, Tommy Bolin joined The James Gang after being recommended by Joe Walsh.
In 1975, Dan Fogelberg's Souvenirs Album, which Joe Walsh produced, reached No. 17 on the Billboard album chart.
In 1975, Joe Walsh joined the Eagles as a guitarist and keyboardist, replacing Bernie Leadon, at the suggestion of producer Bill Szymczyk. The first album with the Eagles was Hotel California.
In the spring of 1975, Barnstorm embarked on its last tour, shortly after Joe Walsh joined the Eagles.
In March 1976, Joe Walsh released a live album, 'You Can't Argue with a Sick Mind', which also featured the Eagles.
On December 8, 1976, the Eagles released their fifth studio album, 'Hotel California', which was the first to feature Joe Walsh.
On May 3, 1977, the Eagles released the song "Life in the Fast Lane", which was based on a riff by Joe Walsh. The song reached No. 11 on the charts and helped solidify Walsh's role in the band.
In May 1977, the Eagles' song "Hotel California" topped the charts, becoming one of their signature songs. It features Henley on lead vocals and a guitar duet by Felder and Walsh.
In 1977, Randy Meisner, a founding member, left the Eagles after the 1977 tour and was replaced by Timothy B. Schmit.
In 1977, The Eagles began working on their next album, 'The Long Run'.
In 1977, the Eagles (minus Don Felder) performed instrumental work and backing vocals for Randy Newman's album 'Little Criminals', including the song "Short People".
In May 1978, Joe Walsh released the critically acclaimed album, 'But Seriously, Folks...'. The album included the hit single "Life's Been Good", which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 1978, Joe Walsh divorced Stefany Rhodes.
In 1978, the Eagles released “Please Come Home for Christmas” as a single, reaching No. 18 on the charts.
On September 24, 1979, The Eagles released 'The Long Run', which reached the top of the charts and sold 7 million copies. The album featured the singles “Heartache Tonight,” “The Long Run,” and “I Can't Tell You Why,” and “In the City”.
In 1979, Joe Walsh contributed the song "In the City", which he penned and sung, to 'The Warriors' soundtrack. The song was later rerecorded for the Eagles' album, 'The Long Run'.
Following the breakup of the Eagles in July 1980, Joe Walsh continued to release solo albums throughout the 1980s, but sales did not match his earlier success.
In 1980, Joe Walsh announced a mock presidential campaign promising to make "Life's Been Good" the new national anthem, and ran on a platform of "Free Gas For Everyone".
In 1980, Joe Walsh married Juanita Boyer.
In 1980, The Eagles broke up.
In 1981, Joe Walsh and Joe Vitale worked on John Entwistle's fifth solo album 'Too Late the Hero', contributing to the album's success.
In 1981, Joe Walsh's album 'There Goes the Neighborhood' peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200. The album's single, "A Life of Illusion", topped the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and became one of Walsh's most popular songs.
In 1982, Joe Walsh played background guitar on Don Henley's hit song "Dirty Laundry".
In May 1983, Joe Walsh released the album 'You Bought It – You Name It', which received mixed reviews and peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard 200. The album included the single "Space Age Whiz Kids".
In late 1984, Joe Walsh was invited by Paul Christie to perform in Australia with The Party Boys, appearing on their late-1984-early-1985 tour.
While touring with Stevie Nicks in 1984, Joe Walsh took Nicks to the North Boulder Park fountain dedicated to his late daughter, inspiring her song "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?".
In 1985, Stevie Nicks released her album Rock A Little, which included the song "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?", inspired by Joe Walsh's memorial to his daughter.
In early 1985, Joe Walsh put together the short-lived touring band 'Creatures From America' with Waddy Wachtel, Rick Rosas, and Richard Harvey in Australia.
In 1987, Joe Walsh released his final solo album of the 1980s, 'Got Any Gum?', produced by Terry Manning, with vocal contributions from JD Souther and Jimi Jamison. The album was a commercial disappointment.
In 1987, Joe Walsh returned to the United States to work on his album 'Got Any Gum?', which was produced by Terry Manning and features vocal contributions from JD Souther and Jimi Jamison.
In 1988, Joe Walsh divorced Juanita Boyer.
In 1989, Joe Walsh experienced an epiphany during a visit to Otatara Pa while touring with the New Zealand band Herbs.
In 1989, Joe Walsh recorded an MTV Unplugged with Dr. John and filmed a live concert called Jazzvisions: Jump the Blues Away with Etta James and Albert Collins.
In 1989, Joe Walsh toured with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, alternating a handful of his best-known songs with Starr's and tunes by other members of the All-Starr Band.
In 1989, after the commercial disappointment of the album 'Got Any Gum?', Joe Walsh decided to return to Australia to tour with another incarnation of The Party Boys.
In 1990, after briefly joining New Zealand reggae band Herbs while producing their 'Homegrown' album in 1989, he appeared as lead singer on two tracks: 'Up All Night' and 'It's Alright'.
In 1991, Joe Walsh blacked out on an airplane to Paris, which he cites as another turning point in his recovery.
In 1991, Joe Walsh released his ninth solo studio album, 'Ordinary Average Guy', and its title track single, on the Epic label. The album featured Ringo Starr, Jimi Jamison, and Joe Vitale.
In 1992, Joe Walsh ran for vice president with Rev. Goat Carson under the slogan "We Want Our Money Back!".
In 1992, Joe Walsh released 'Songs for a Dying Planet', his ninth solo studio album. The song "Vote for Me" achieved minor success, peaking at No. 10 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
In 1992, Joe Walsh toured with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, alternating a handful of his best-known songs with Starr's and tunes by other members of the All-Starr Band.
In 1993, Joe Walsh teamed up with Glenn Frey for the 'Party of Two' tour in the United States. Also in 1993, Walsh put together an informal group called the Flew with Terry Reid, Nicky Hopkins, Rick Rosas, and Phil Jones and they played one show.
In 1993, an Eagles country tribute album titled 'Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles' was released. Subsequently, after years of speculation, the band formally reunited, comprising Frey, Henley, Walsh, Felder, and Schmit.
Joe Walsh has been in recovery from alcohol and drug addictions since 1993.
In April 1994, the Eagles announced their reunion with their first live performance, stating they had taken a '14-year vacation'.
In September 1994, the Eagles' reunion tour was interrupted due to a recurrence of Glenn Frey's diverticulitis.
The Eagles' interrupted tour resumed in 1995 and continued into 1996.
On November 4, 1996, The James Gang did a reunion with the classic lineup (Walsh, Peters, Fox) for President Bill Clinton at the Cleveland State University Convocation Center.
Since 1996, Joe Walsh's sister-in-law, Susan Walsh, has been a missing person.
The Eagles reunion tour which had been interrupted in September 1994 due to Glenn Frey's diverticulitis, continued into 1996.
In 1998, Guitarist magazine readers voted the guitar solos by Joe Walsh and Don Felder on "Hotel California" the best guitar solos ever. Also in 1998, Guitar World ranked the solos eighth in the Top 100 Guitar Solos.
In 1998, Joe Walsh rewrote the lyrics to 'Rocky Mountain Way' for quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos, renaming it 'Rocky Mountain Elway', and appeared in a video shown on Monday Night Football.
In 1998, Joe Walsh's song "New Year's Eve" was featured on the soundtrack of the film 'The Waterboy'.
In 1998, the Eagles, including Joe Walsh, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. All seven members played together for two songs.
In 1999, Joe Walsh married Denise Driscoll.
In 1999, the Eagles box set Selected Works: 1972-1999 was released, which included "Funk 49" from Walsh's time in the James Gang.
In November 2000, the Eagles' concert recordings were released on CD as part of the four-disc 'Selected Works: 1972–1999' box set.
In 2000, "Laguna Salada" and "Country Fever" reappeared as bonus tracks on the re-release of The James Gang Greatest Hits album.
In December 2001, Kent State University awarded Joe Walsh an honorary degree in music.
In 2001, as a member of the Eagles, Joe Walsh was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.
The Eagles' lineup consisting of Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit, started touring in 2001.
In 2002, the album 'Selected Works: 1972-1999' received platinum certification from the RIAA.
In 2003, The Eagles released a greatest hits album including the entire Eagles career, 'The Very Best Of.'
In June 2004, Joe Walsh performed at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas, Texas.
In September 2004, Joe Walsh was featured at the Strat Pack, a concert held in London, England, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Fender Stratocaster guitar.
In October 2004, Joe Walsh gave speaking engagements in New Zealand to warn against substance abuse. He cited a previous visit to Otatara Pa in 1989 as the beginning of his journey to good health.
In 2004, during a return visit to New Zealand, Joe Walsh described his 1989 experience at Otatara Pa and hailed it as the beginning of his recovery.
In 2005, The Eagles released a live two-disc DVD, 'Farewell 1 Tour-Live from Melbourne', featuring two new songs: Frey's "No More Cloudy Days" and Walsh's "One Day at a Time".
In 2006, Joe Walsh divorced Denise Driscoll.
In 2006, Joe Walsh donated an autographed guitar to the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) for its charity auction.
In 2006, Joe Walsh reunited with Jim Fox and Dale Peters of the James Gang for new recordings and a 15-date summer reunion tour, which lasted into the fall.
In 2007, Joe Walsh's daughter Lucy Walsh, released her debut solo album, Lost in the Lights.
In 2007, Stevie Nicks said that Joe Walsh had been "the great love of my life" and attributed their breakup to cocaine use.
In 2007, The Eagles, including Joe Walsh, released the single "How Long", written by JD Souther. Later that year, the Walsh-era Eagles released 'Long Road Out of Eden', their first album of all-new material since 1979.
On December 13, 2008, Joe Walsh married Marjorie Bach in Los Angeles.
In 2008, Joe Walsh appeared on the Carvin 60th Anniversary Celebration DVD as a celebrity endorser, praising Carvin Guitars.
In 2008, Joe Walsh funded the first talent-based scholarship at Kent State University.
In 2008, the Eagles, including Joe Walsh, began a world tour in support of 'Long Road Out of Eden'.
In 2011, Joe Walsh provided the theme song for the TWiT podcast Ham Nation and appeared as a guest in the first podcast.
In 2011, Rolling Stone ranked Joe Walsh at No. 54 on its list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
On February 12, 2012, Joe Walsh appeared on stage with Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl, and McCartney's band at the Staples Center in Los Angeles during the Grammy Awards.
In May 2012, the Berklee College of Music awarded Joe Walsh, along with other members of the Eagles, an honorary doctorate for his accomplishments in the field of music.
On November 15, 2012, Joe Walsh appeared on the 60th episode of Live from Daryl's House with Daryl Hall.
In 2012, Joe Walsh reflected on the Kent State shootings, stating that the experience influenced his decision to leave college and pursue a music career.
In 2012, Joe Walsh revealed he was considering a serious bid for political office, specifically for Congress.
In June 2012, Joe Walsh released his latest solo album, 'Analog Man', co-produced by Jeff Lynne. The album features the song "One Day at a Time" which details Walsh's struggles with alcohol and drug abuse earlier in his career.
On February 9, 2014, Joe Walsh was featured in several songs on the CBS special The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles.
In 2014, Joe Walsh made a guest appearance on Foo Fighters' eighth studio album Sonic Highways.
On May 24, 2016, Joe Walsh appeared on NBC's The Voice, playing slide guitar, talk box, and performing "Rocky Mountain Way" with contestant Laith Al-Saadi.
In 2017, Joe Walsh contacted others in the music industry to organize and perform VetsAid, a concert series for veterans similar to Willie Nelson's Farm Aid.
On September 3, 2022, Joe Walsh appeared in London with the reunited James Gang at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium. Dave Grohl played drums with James Gang on "Funk 49".
On September 27, 2022, Joe Walsh appeared with the James Gang at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Dave Grohl played drums on "Funk 49".
In 2022, Joe Walsh performed a nine-song set with the James Gang at the VetsAid benefit, followed by a four-song finale. Dave Grohl played guitar on "Life's Been Good" and drums on "Rocky Mountain Way".
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