Eagles' Solo Albums: Ranking the Rock and Country-Rock Projects of Band Members
The Eagles' members embarked on solo careers with varying degrees of success after the band's breakup. Don Henley and Glenn Frey had relatively successful solo careers, while Joe Walsh had prior hits with Barnstorm and the James Gang. Randy Meisner and Bernie Leadon struggled to gain traction as solo artists, with Meisner primarily working as a sideman. Don Felder and Timothy B. Schmit also pursued solo projects, with Schmit facing challenges in establishing his solo career.
Schmit's journey included stints in Poco and the Eagles, but his solo career took time to develop. The Eagles' members have released albums that reflect their rock or country-rock roots, excluding certain projects like Henley's Cass County and Frey's After Hours. Live albums and sideman projects were also omitted from consideration, focusing on the members' solo efforts as frontmen in the rock genre.
The rankings of the Eagles' solo albums were based on their rock or country-rock projects, excluding later contributions from artists like Vince Gill who were not involved in the Eagles' creative process. The list features albums from various labels and eras, showcasing the diverse solo endeavors of the Eagles' members. Each album reflects the artists' musical evolution and contributions to the rock and country-rock genres.
In conclusion, the Eagles' solo albums offer a glimpse into the individual talents and musical styles of the band members beyond their collective success. From Don Henley and Glenn Frey's solo hits to Joe Walsh's rock projects, each member's solo career has added depth to the Eagles' legacy. The rankings highlight the diversity and creativity of the Eagles' members as they pursued solo endeavors in the rock and country-rock genres.