Mike Tyler

Joe Walsh was born November 20th, 1947 in Witchita, Kansas.  Joe initially studied the oboe and clarinet before later playing bass in local bands the G-Clefs and the Nomads.  While he attended Kent State University, he finally picked up the guitar, fronting the collegiate combo The Measles from 1965 to 1969. He then joined the Cleveland-based hard rock trio the James Gang and appeared on their debut LP ”Yer Album”.   Eventually, Walsh joined the Eagles, making his debut on their best-selling Hotel California album.  In 1979, Walsh announced his campaign for President of the United States, promising “free gas for everyone” if he won (he didn’t.) Joe Walsh remains one of the most colorful characters in rock & roll, lending his distinctively reedy vocals, off-the-wall lyrics, and expansive guitar leads to a series of AOR staples including “Funk #49,” “Rocky Mountain Way,” and “Life’s Been Good.”  Who was the guitarist Joe replaced when he joined the Eagles?

A)  Don Felder

B)  Bernie Leadon

C)  Glen Frey

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“It’s hard to leave when you can’t find the door”.

Cheers,

Mike

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