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Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (1)

One of the most curious, and maybe one of the most cool developments in music over the last couple of years has been Vince Gill becoming a late career member of The Eagles. It wasn’t a development that came with a lot of fanfare or explanation. With the passing of Glenn Frey in 2016, everyone, including the remaining members, thought it was the final bow for one of the most successful American bands of all time.

Don Henley stated in 2016 shortly after Glenn Frey’s passing that the band known as The Eagles would never perform again. But in 2017, some shows were booked for select appearances, and organically, Vince Gill just sort of appeared in Glenn Frey’s spot, along with Glenn’s son Deacon. Soon the Country Music Hall of Famer started appearing with The Eagles for all of their live tour dates, and now Gill is considered a bona fide member of the band.

“It’s not something you can dream up, think about, or any of that stuff,” Vince said in a recent interview with the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville. “Don [Henley] told me in confidence, ‘You’re the only guy I wanted, that I would have done this with.’ Which meant the world to me. We had become friends through working on his ‘Cass County’ record. I sang and played on a bunch of that. And I knew Glenn [Frey] very well in the 80’s. We shared the same manager when The Eagles were broken up. And Joe [Walsh] and I met at the Crossroads shows, and we wanted to do a band like the Traveling Wilburys together.”

Not just a gifted singer, Vince Gill has always been one of country music’s secret weapons behind the guitar, and his willingness to not need to be the center of attention has made him the perfect collaborator. “I’ve been wise in knowing when and when not to speak,” Gill says of his place in The Eagles, and just what a privilege and honor it is.

But as can be expected, not everyone is fond of Vince Gill’s fill-in duties. Gill might be skilled and accomplished in country, but that doesn’t always mean he receives proper respect from Glenn Frey fans, or fans of The Eagles in general. But Gill isn’t bitter about the criticism. He understands it as much as anyone.

“It’s different. It’s not as good as the original,” he says. “I don’t sing like Glenn, and don’t pretend to. I see a lot of people making negative comments about me being in that band, and I get it. It’s my favorite band too. I don’t want to hear me sing ‘New Kid In Town.’ But the other option is not possible.”

Similar to how Vince Gill has always been a preservationist in country, and always tried to use his platform to keep important names top-of-mind—whether it was his close friend Keith Whitley after he passed away, or steel guitar Paul Franklin when he collaborated with him on the 2013 record Bakersfield, or his many appearances with the Western Swing revivalists The Time Jumpers—Vince Gill is just trying to help keep good American music alive by lending his name and effort to it.

“I’m just trying to do my part to keep some great songs afloat,” he says of his place in The Eagles.

The band’s “Hotel California Tour” that was scheduled for 2020 and postponed due to COVID-19 has been rescheduled for 2021. It will be Gill’s 2nd full tour as an official member of The Eagles when it resumes.

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  1. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (2)Tom
    December 4, 2020 @ 9:51 am

    Those people are still pissed off that he left Pure Prairie League.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (3)carol cripps
      December 5, 2020 @ 11:30 am

      This is just wonderful, and I’m sure Glenn would be proud to know that a wonderful human being, gentle, caring, wonderful, musician, such as Vince Gill, will help to keep the love of the Eagles, alive and maintain the music of one of the best bands ever to grace us with their talent to make some of the best, forever music, forever how long they are Blessed to play and sing together for us.
      I’m sure Glenn is looking down saying,” Well done, my good and faithful friends and musicians.
      Carry on, my friend’s,
      One face may be missing and one face is new, but the music you play together, will go on forever.
      God Bless you Vince Gill, and God Bless Glenn and the Eagles!

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (4)Margaret
      December 6, 2020 @ 6:51 am

      I saw them when they were in Columbus several years ago and thought Vince was a great addition to the band. It was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. I’m 73 and seen my share of concerts. Is there a DVD of that tour?

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (5)Eileen
      December 2, 2023 @ 9:57 pm

      I saw the Eagles recently in San Diego. I was truly disappointed with Vince Gil. It’s like all the Eagle’s stepped back and let him run the show. I was expecting it to be like their When Hell Freezes Over comeback video. I was really disappointed with the concert that let Vince Gil shadow out the Original Eagles. I will never pay to see the Eagles again as long as Vince Gil performs with them. Deacon Frey is amazing like his father and should have been able to fulfill his father’s role, not Vince Gil.

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  2. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (6)Happy Dan
    December 4, 2020 @ 9:54 am

    Seemed like a perfect fit if you ask me. Haven’t seen the Eagles with him, but would like to.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (7)Sir Adam the Great
      December 4, 2020 @ 11:06 am

      I didn’t want to see the Eagles without Frey, but when they said that his son Deacon and Vince were joining to keep the music going, I thought, “This sounds like it will work.” They still love the music and it’s a tribute to Glenn. If you haven’t seen the concert movie from the Forum released this year, then you should see it.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (8)Carole Walker
        December 5, 2020 @ 7:06 am

        I am a big eagles fan. Live in the uk and have seen them live a few times. Glens passing was heartbreaking. Having only last night watched the dvd of live from the forum, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The combination with Vince and Deacon works really well, and they were clearly humbled and honoured to be playing I the band. This is a fab way for the truly amazing eagles sound to keep going. As far as I’m concerned they are still an awesome band, been going g for air of years, and if we are lucky enough to ever see them live in the uk again I will be front of the queue for tickets.

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        • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (9)David Hammond
          May 2, 2021 @ 3:08 pm

          Just simply
          Vince Gill is superb and what a voice i cant think of anyone better in the Eagles line up
          I hope i can get to the states to see them again after seeing the best concert in my life in Manchester UK
          Please please just carry on and get back here to the UK soon

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (10)nigelmorganreiner
      January 17, 2021 @ 9:04 am

      Can we fault this near legendary band, no. Without question despite career and infight moments they are still possibly the greatest deliverers of that epic and definitive sound and harmony. An Eagle moment is, without question, an Eagle and music, time.., defining moment. Lords of their territory and every good reason to feel proud.

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  3. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (11)hoptowntiger94
    December 4, 2020 @ 10:10 am

    I don’t know anything more natural than Gill becoming a bonafide member. Right or wrong, I hear “Let Me Love You Tonight” or “Amie” every time Gill’s name is mentioned. And his version of “I Can’t Tell You Why” on Common Thread was better than the Eagle’s (the soundtrack to every doctor’s waiting room).

    A Joe Walsh, Gill Traveling Wilburys thing has really peeked my interest though. Months before he passed, I saw Walsh open for Tom Petty and was blown away. And the local music critic here is a huge Walsh fan, so I’ve been going down that rabbit hole of late.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (12)Tom
      December 4, 2020 @ 10:38 am

      Craig Fuller sang Lead on Amie. Vince Gill didn’t join PPL until 1978,

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (13)hoptowntiger94
        December 4, 2020 @ 11:19 am

        I was born 1976 so I rely on youtube history….

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEhyOIwAlZw

        Gill sang lead on Amie that night.

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        • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (14)Tom
          December 4, 2020 @ 12:27 pm

          You raise a good point, if a person’s primary point of reference for that song was a live rendition between 1978 and 1982 then it would stand to reason that a mention of Vince Gill would conjure up memories of it.

          That being said, there are a lot of folks who firmly believe that Vince Gill sang on the original studio recording from 1972. When he was 15.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (15)hoptowntiger94
        December 4, 2020 @ 11:23 am

        You’d really hate my original comment that had “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” in it… Fuller and Gill’s vocals are similar.

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        • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (16)Tom
          December 4, 2020 @ 11:53 am

          I wouldn’t have hated it, I would have just laughed. And obviously Dan Seals’s vocals must be similar as well since he’s the one who sang that England Dan & John ford Coley tune.

          Truth be told, if you played me an obscure album cut that I hadn’t heard from pretty much any light country/rock act from the ’70s chances are I wouldn’t be able to tell if it was PPL, Bread, Firefall, or somebody else.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (17)Carol G Chandler
        December 6, 2020 @ 12:28 pm

        That is correct.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (18)sbach66
      December 4, 2020 @ 11:51 am

      Saw that show in Tampa. Walsh is so damn good. Much (I’m quite sure) to Henley’s chagrin, he is the clear crowd favorite at an Eagles show.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (19)Di Harris
        December 4, 2020 @ 5:32 pm

        Amen, brother.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (20)Rhonda Wood
        December 31, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

        It always hurts when a loss comes to your life. Vince Gill misses Glen Frey as much as anyone, so why don’t we acknowledge the loss as he has to, and just close our eyes and open our hearts that the Eagles are still flying just in a little different formation.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (21)Bruce W. Poff
        December 17, 2021 @ 5:36 pm

        I saw Joe Walsh on a solo tour in 1984 in Cape Girardeau, MO. I was a jr. in college and it was in the old basketball arena . It was a full crowd, but not that many people really , not for the talent on stage anyway. To this day, it’s still one of the best shows I’ve ever seen! At almost 61, I’ve seen a lot of shows across the country , and that one is still right up there! Of course I was with a very beautiful, and sexy girl named Debbie , who I had the biggest crush on, and maybe that’s why I had such a great time! ????

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  4. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (23)Sam Cody
    December 4, 2020 @ 10:46 am

    “I don’t want to hear me sing ‘New Kid In Town.’ But the other option is not possible.”

    No one can say “Go fuck yourself” more nicely than Vince Gill! 🙂

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (24)carol cripps
      December 5, 2020 @ 11:39 am

      LOL, I couldn’t have said it better, about the ,go fuck your self, Being the gentleman vince gill is, and being married to Amie Grant Gill, a wonderful musician in her own right, I’m sure there are no four letter words used,in this loving gifted family.

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  5. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (25)Jared
    December 4, 2020 @ 10:47 am

    I believe Mark Knopfler asked Vince Gill to join Dire Straits in the 80’s but Vince Gill turned it down right before he hit it big.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (26)Doug
      December 9, 2020 @ 8:56 am

      This is true, Vince has talked about how he felt he just had to take the chance that his solo career would happen after years of not happening. It’s also true that Knopfler found a pretty good backup guitarist for his solo career, the great Richard Bennett, who is not only a master guitarist but also the producer of a long list of great country albums, Steve Earle’s Guitar Town among them.

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  6. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (27)Di Harris
    December 4, 2020 @ 10:48 am

    Apologies to Trigger & everyone else who have heard this before.

    The Eagles, at Quicken Loans Arena, in Cleveland, October ’18, was without a doubt the most amazing concert have ever been to.

    When all 6 guys were lined up on that stage playing & singing, it was the sexiest moment i have ever witnessed.
    Created an almost combustible situation.

    Fantastic show.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (28)hoptowntiger94
      December 4, 2020 @ 11:24 am

      Do you live in Cleveland?

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (29)Di Harris
        December 4, 2020 @ 11:34 am

        Currently, live in Bloomington, IN.
        At that time was between the panhandle of Oklahoma & St. Pete, Florida.

        Hoptown, are you ever going to get another puppy, so i can stop looking at the animal shelters, & stop thinking about adopting one & bringing it to you

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (30)Chris
      December 4, 2020 @ 7:11 pm

      We saw the same line-up in June, 2019 in New Orleans.

      It was a stunning show and the Eagles relied on Vince extensively for vocals and guitar (including playing lead guitar on plenty of songs).

      He’s a natural Eagles band member.

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  7. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (31)Kevin Smith
    December 4, 2020 @ 10:51 am

    I’d have to hide my Lyin’ Eyes and Take It Easy if I said I’m not a fan of The Eagles. (Yes that was groan worthy) Given my age and demographic, its a statistical impossibility to not be a fan. But, id be absolutely fine if they hang it up for the 14th time and retire, and work on their shuffleboard skills. Really.
    So why are they doing this?? Money? Like Henley, Schmidt and Walsh need another 20 mil. Right. Im pretty sure their grandchildren have trust funds long in place for their grandchildren. So, that can’t be the sole reason. Legacy??? They are already the most sold band of all time. So what is it?
    I think these guys don’t know what else to do. Playing music is the ONLY thing they’ve ever done, and their pretty good at it. And as long as the public continues to pay for it, its gonna keep rolling. Whats in it for Gill? Same thing, opportunity to play music, its in his DNA. Its what he lives to do. And honestly, who else would you pick to replace Glen Frey?

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (32)Dogit
      December 4, 2020 @ 1:15 pm

      They want to play the music!

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (33)Fred A Smith
        September 17, 2022 @ 12:07 am

        All bands play to hear the fans and the crowd, Money has nothing to do with it unless your just starting out. The reason the older bands keep playing concerts Is the love of attention they get from there fans. Hell if I was greeted once a week by 25000 people screaming songs at me to play and singing every word to the songs I do play would you give that up Hell No you wouldn’t so why should they !!!!!

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (34)Ron
      December 4, 2020 @ 2:38 pm

      That’s it. They enjoy playing music. Willie is over 85 and no one can say he sounds as good as he did even 20 years ago. People will pay money to see him and he enjoys it so go for it.

      Bob Dylan is 79 and no one will claim his singing is great. Neil Young just passed 75. Springsteen is over 70 and is itching for another E Street tour when the pandemic is over. People want to see them so let them play. People know what they are getting.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (35)Bruce W. Poff
        December 17, 2021 @ 5:41 pm

        I saw Willie Nelson about 10 years ago , and it was a fantastic show . He’s still one of the best entertainers there is going to me! It was a cut-down in-the-round show , and I couldn’t have been more pleased! Worth every penny.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (36)albert
      December 4, 2020 @ 4:17 pm

      ”I think these guys don’t know what else to do”

      If you were to read interviews with a lot of the ‘dinosaur’ artists from the 60’s, 70’s even 80’s this point comes up often and the answers are always similar .” this is what I do ” . and let’s face it , if no one is holding a gun to your head to work and the mortgage isn’t an issue you’re probably doing it because you DO , in fact , still enjoy if not love it . the other point some of these huge acts make is that the touring machine employs many many people …people who in some cases have been with a particular act for 20 or more years. this is what THESE people do …roadie work …and they feed families and pay the bills just like the guy building F-150’s at a ford plant .

      I’m a 55 year music veteran and I still get as excited about creating music with the band on a saturday night as ever -no matter the venue …and maybe more so at this stage . Its way more fun when you know more stuff , musically , and you can relax with it. The question is is more aptly worded ”Why the hell WOULDN’T you want to be Paul McCartney jamming out at nearly 80 when and where you please with a hand-picked band of the best and making thousands happy doing it WHILE GETTING PAID PHENOMENAL AMOUNTS OF MONEY ‘to do what you’d be doing on your living room couch anyway ? “”

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (37)Kevin Smith
        December 4, 2020 @ 7:51 pm

        Well said Albert

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (38)Ed S.
        December 4, 2020 @ 11:06 pm

        I think there is a fine line these bands run. If they still sound good and enjoy playing music live for fans that love hearing it that is great. You referenced Willie and fans enjoying seeing him play. I saw him several years ago when he was 81. I was super excited when they started to play and Whiskey River riffs started playing. Then Willie started “singing”. It was closer to mumble talking. I had never seen Willie play and it was the worst show I have ever attended. I take that back. The show kicked ass. Jason Isbell was some unknown to me and was great. Allison Krauss and Union Station came out and absolutely KILLED it. She was worth the money I spent. Then Willie came out. He was horrible! I left after 35 minutes and went to an Irish bar nearby and paid five bucks to listen to an Irish band kick ass. I have never been more let down seeing somebody play live. The closest I came to hating a band live was Stone Temple Pilots right after Scott Weiland recently got out of prison. He was a total dick and was hating life and took it out on the audience. Willie was a whole other disappointment. Way worse.

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        • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (39)mouths of babes
          December 5, 2020 @ 6:17 am

          I saw Willie in 2013 and thought the same thing at first. He opened with Whiskey River and it was rough. It took him about 3.5 songs to get warmed up, then the show was great. Everyone – the audience and his whole band were only focused on Willie. He was the Maestro and sped up and slowed down as he chose. He conducted everyone and it was glorious.

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  8. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (40)Debbie
    December 4, 2020 @ 10:57 am

    Oh for heavens sake, people are gonna complain about the sun coming up, get over it! Vince has an awesome attitude and more talent than he deserves LOL!

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  9. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (41)Corncaster
    December 4, 2020 @ 11:03 am

    We should be grateful anyone is making popular music at that level at all. My only beef with The Eagles is that they have been full of themselves, but they were, and are, great musicians.

    I’ve been listening to the Beatles lately, especially Rubber Soul. Big influence on the Byrds and that whole line of things. If Paul and Ringo asked Vince to join the Beatles, would anyone really blame Vince for saying yes?

    At that level, we’re not talking about genre anymore.

    The Eagles is edging somewhere around that.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (42)sbach66
      December 4, 2020 @ 11:48 am

      Henley is an arrogant ass. Frey was even worse, and despite his claims, he really did care about money a lot more than he pretended. Just look at the history with Felder for all the evidence you need (and the petulance that they showed in the Eagles doc that came out a few years ago, especially regarding the final split with Felder).

      Having said that, they are still one of my favorite bands. Their songwriting chops were top notch, especially the earlier stuff. Saw them on the reunion tour with Leadon, and a few years ago when Buffett opened for them (again). Both great shows. Have tickets for the Hotel California tour at the LA Forum for when it’s rescheduled, and looking forward to it.

      But those two were (are) assholes.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (43)Jimmy
        December 4, 2020 @ 8:27 pm

        They completely fucked Felder over (read his book), but he got them in the end. Henley thinks he invented music, and both he and Frey were as greedy as they come. But there’s no denying the talent of those two men, helped greatly by people like Felder, Joe Walsh, etc.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (44)Doug
        December 9, 2020 @ 8:32 am

        Somebody commented above that in live shows Joe Walsh gets most of the crowd’s love, which doesn’t surprise me, given his ebullient, generous personality (especially now that he’s sober). Vince Gill, though quieter, fits the generous description, too. No doubt the two of them provide some nice balance to Henley, who is indeed a dick, but he sure can sing.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (45)albert
      December 4, 2020 @ 4:20 pm

      ”We should be grateful anyone is making popular music at that level at all.”

      Amen , Amen , Amen , Cornman .

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (46)Corncaster
        December 5, 2020 @ 5:51 am

        They’re out there, but man, what a sh*tty time to be a performer.

        And Beatles VI, I meant.

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  10. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (47)Rich Petty
    December 4, 2020 @ 11:29 am

    Am I missing something? What was Vince Gill criticized for, and by whom?

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (48)Trigger
      December 4, 2020 @ 11:38 am

      I’ve seen some negative comments stemming from Vince Gill’s involvement with The Eagles. But these specific quotes came up in the interview he did for the Musicians Hall of Fame that is linked above in the article. Vince Gill says in the interview, “I see a lot of people making negative comments about me being in that band.” So clearly it’s something that was top-of-mind for him, and something he’s interfaced with. It wasn’t something he was asked about by the interviewer. It was something he wanted to address in connection with his work with The Eagles.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (49)sbach66
      December 4, 2020 @ 11:44 am

      I visited some Eagles message boards after the initial news was announced a few years ago. The vitriol by some of the fans was real and brutal.

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  11. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (50)Tom
    December 4, 2020 @ 11:49 am

    You raise a good point, if a person’s primary point of reference for that song was a live rendition between 1978 and 1982 then it would stand to reason that a mention of Vince Gill would conjure up memories of it.

    That being said, there are a lot of folks who firmly believe that Vince Gill sang on the original studio recording from 1972. When he was 15.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (51)Bruce W. Poff
      December 17, 2021 @ 5:53 pm

      Tom; Didn’t you just say the exact same thing in an earlier comment about Vince Gill singing with Pure Prairie League ? Cuz it sure sounds similar to me . Are you saying the same thing about him and the Eagles as well? Huh? ????

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (52)Tom
        December 17, 2021 @ 6:22 pm

        I made this comment over a year ago so I can’t say. That being said, this comment doesn’t relate to this post at all so I don’t know why I would have posted it here. I’m guessing it was some sort of technical glitch.

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  12. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (53)stellar
    December 4, 2020 @ 11:50 am

    speaking of Vince Gill interviews, some of the most interesting country musician interview stuff Iv’e seen on youtube has been with him. He sounds like a really interesting person, always sounds really grateful for the opportunities that got him to become who he is, and OF COURSE he is a phenomenal guitar player. Check out the Rig Rundown with him and steel player Paul Franklin, both of them have a lot of interesting stuff to say about musicianship even if you don’t play their instrument specifically.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (54)sbach66
      December 4, 2020 @ 1:01 pm

      Their “Bakersfield” album is fantastic.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (55)Doug
      December 9, 2020 @ 8:40 am

      His American Music Shop concert with Albert Lee and Danny Gatton is fantastic. John Hughey is also featured on that show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fHOHfjFYBM&t=1359s

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  13. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (56)Jeff
    December 4, 2020 @ 1:07 pm

    Without Vince, there’s no more Eagles. He sings about 50% of the setlist in concert and kills em all. He’s more Randy Meisner than Glen Frey on Take it to the Limit!

    And F*** Don Felder and his crying. Know your place in the band. Without Henley and Frey-he’s a nobody.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (57)Trigger
      December 4, 2020 @ 1:29 pm

      Don Felder’s complaining has become insufferable. But the dude did write the music to “Hotel California,” and performed arguably the most recognizable guitar solo in history with Joe Walsh.

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  14. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (58)Matt F.
    December 4, 2020 @ 1:47 pm

    Things could be worse. Imagine if, oh, I don’t know…John Mayer replaced Jerry Garcia in the Grateful Dead. LOLOL, too preposterous! That could never happen!

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (59)Kraner
      December 5, 2020 @ 10:55 am

      Yes that would really really suck

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (60)Justice
      February 2, 2022 @ 5:19 pm

      I didn’t know those guys created the guitars in Smoke on the Water!

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  15. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (61)Marky Mark
    December 4, 2020 @ 3:20 pm

    I saw the first show with Vince Gill in LA from the first row. Did I miss Glenn Frey? absolutely. Did Vince Gill and Deacon Frey put their heart and soul into what they were doing, along with all of the rest of the band? Absolutely! It was a killer show. I had never seen the Eagles before so I was thrilled that I had the chance (which I assumed would never happen once Glenn Frey passed). If you don’t want to hear the Eagles with Vince Gill, you are in luck, this is America, you don’t have to listen. I for one hope they record new music with him and also let him start to play some guitar as part of the band. For the record, I was not particularly a Vince Gill fan before I saw him with the Eagles, although I was well aware of his skills both on guitar and as a singer. All this whining sounds like the same people that don’t want to see Brian Johnson with AC/DC or the dude that subs in for Freddie Mercury. I’m sorry, but that’s a stupid take. If those people had their way, there would be no Back in Black. And if those people had their way, with no disrespect to Freddie, who was one of a kind for sure, Brian May and John Deacon, equally creative people in Queen, would not be able to continue playing the music that has thrilled millions around the globe. The rest of the people in these bands were involved in creating the music and if they still want to play it, they should have the ability to do so. Rock on Vince, you have my support.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (62)Matt F.
      December 4, 2020 @ 3:46 pm

      Imagine how your fans would feel if the Funky Bunch go on tour after you cross the river.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (63)Jake Cutter
        December 4, 2020 @ 4:17 pm

        Not such a sweet sensation.

        Don’t know all that much about Vince but he’s a hell of a player, and he at least seems like a pretty grounded dude.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (64)Di Harris
      December 4, 2020 @ 3:55 pm

      Bet a quarter you guys in L.A. did the same thing as we, in Cleveland.
      Cheered & encouraged Deacon on!

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (65)Marky Mark
        December 4, 2020 @ 6:24 pm

        You bet! Honestly, when they introduced Deacon he said a few words about his dad before he played and sang and I doubt there was a dry eye in the house. …and it was a big house!

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  16. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (66)E. Johnson
    December 4, 2020 @ 4:11 pm

    We saw the Eagles “Hotel California Tour” show in Atlanta in Feb. 2020 and it was fabulous. The first time Vince Hill sang and the spotlight shined on him, the crowd roared with delight! He sounded perfect harmonizing and nailed every song he did. Glen Frey was smiling with approval, I am sure.

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  17. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (67)TXMUSICJIM
    December 4, 2020 @ 4:23 pm

    Vince has the vocal and guitar chops to pull it off and fills his role very well. Deacon Fry had also done one helluva job. No it isn’t the same how can it be. The crowds show up and love every minute of it so why not do it as long as folks want to buy tickets go for it.the current line up sounds good to me.

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  18. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (68)Acca Dacca
    December 4, 2020 @ 5:12 pm

    There’s a guy I work with that swears up and down that the country influence within the Eagles is pretty much nonexistent (he claims that their sound is simply the sound of rock at the time), but I find that baffling. When Vince Gill was announced as a new member, it made perfect sense to me. And honestly, I couldn’t care less about this band. Most of their songs are more boring to me than watching paint dry, so the fact that there are fans that not only disapprove but are actively angry that Vince Gill is a part of the band is surreal.

    On the other hand, while most country fans seem to also be fans of rock, quite a lot of rock fans dislike country (including the gentlemen I mentioned above). So even if Vince Gill fits right in, the idea of a “lame” country artist in a rock band might be irksome.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (69)Kevin Smith
      December 4, 2020 @ 8:16 pm

      Acca. Clearly your workmate is ignorant. The Desperado record alone shows the country influences of The Eagles. Id point out the footage on YouTube like the video labeled Eagles Live 1972-1974 for more proof. Theres pedal steel, banjo and all sorts of Country flavored songs. The Randy Meisner years were all about Country sounds.And whats ironic is Nashville folks hated it, they saw them all as stoner hippies. Later on, they became a rock band. But, I dont know of a single music scholar or learned music journalist who would deny the influences of Country music on the early Eagles. In fact, their music alongside Flying Burrito Brothers, Poco and Sweetheart of the Rodeo era Byrds are lumped together and often called Country Rock or California Country Rock. I have zero doubt that Henley would admit his like for Country music. He even released a solo Country album a few years back that had Vince on it. The Country roots of The Eagles are no secret.
      Admittedly, after 74, they did sound more Rock and Roll, with distortion more prominent on the guitars. Unless you watch that early footage, I do think rock fans might not get how country sounding they were at first.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (70)Kevin Smith
        December 5, 2020 @ 7:45 am

        Further thoughts. Bernie Leadon played Telecaster country leads as well as banjo, in The Eagles. Look up the song Midnight Flyer and you will see how country those guys sounded in the day. There are some decent live clips of them playing it around 73-74. Bernie and Randy were a very prominent influence in the bands sound, back then.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (71)Bruce W. Poff
        October 13, 2022 @ 3:38 pm

        Yes. and don’t forget the Linda Ronstadt , and JD Souther country influence on the early Eagles! When Ronstadt did her rendition of Desperado , it helped launch the careers of the Eagles tremendously! Speaking of Vince Gill, I’ve seen him 6 or 7 times , and even met his lovely wife Amy at a show , and there couldn’t be a better artist that would fit right in with the Eagles in my opinion.

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  19. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (72)Billy Wayne Ruddick
    December 4, 2020 @ 6:08 pm

    I legitimately thought the title of the article was referring to criticism from Gill fans asking why on earth he’d join such a milquetoast, overrated band (they always have been, not just currently) like the Eagles.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (73)The Duderino
      December 4, 2020 @ 6:29 pm

      …but that’s, just, like your opinion, man.

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (74)Billy Wayne Ruddick
        December 4, 2020 @ 11:55 pm

        Of course. Opinions are kind of the whole point of comment sections. Opinions are also like extremely overrated bands such as the eagles…..every decade has one (or a few).

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      • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (75)sbach66
        December 5, 2020 @ 7:46 am

        I think he missed it (must be having a rough night), but I see what you did.

        Abide.

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        • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (76)Billy Wayne Ruddick
          December 5, 2020 @ 7:42 pm

          Didn’t “miss” anything. Everyone on earth has seen Lebowski. Just like everyone has a middle aged aunt or cousin who aren’t really into music and has both The Eagles and Rascal Flats in their top 5 list of greatest bands of all time.

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  20. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (77)Jared S.
    December 4, 2020 @ 8:15 pm

    Hey trigger, just noticed a site called worldmusic.blog that is blatantly plagiarizing your articles. Not sure if there is anything you can do about it – just wanted to make sure you’re aware.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (78)Trigger
      December 4, 2020 @ 8:27 pm

      Thanks for the heads up, I’ll check it out.

      Folks would be blown away how much this happens, and how much time I have to spend cleaning it up.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (79)Jake Cutter
      December 4, 2020 @ 8:47 pm

      Damn they’re ripping off a couple blogs I follow.

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  21. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (80)Jimmy
    December 4, 2020 @ 8:22 pm

    Actually the other ‘option’ was possible. Some things end. Henley said the Eagles died with Glenn, but his ego is just too big to go back to playing arenas (God forbid!). I saw Don solo in 1991, and it was a great show. No shame in going back to smaller venues and not charging criminal prices, Mr. Henley.

    I’m a huge fan of the Eagles, and a huge fan of Vince Gill’s. I’ve talked to him a few times backstage at the Opry and at the Hall Of Fame, and he is even nicer than people think. I still don’t think he belongs in the Eagles.

    Then again, Vince really isn’t in the Eagles. This is the F’Eagles (Fake Eagles), featuring Don “I Created Music” Henley, with special guests Deacon Frey, Vince Gill, Joe Walsh and Timothy Schmidt. Reminds me of Foreigner and all the other nostalgia bands roaming around the country conning people with no clue into thinking they’re seeing the real thing.

    God love ’em, if people want to pay money and think they’re seeing the Eagles, go for it. The real Eagles died with Glenn.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (81)wayne
      December 4, 2020 @ 8:34 pm

      The “real Eagles” died with the departure of Leadon, and a bit later on Meisner and Felder.

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (82)Di Harris
      December 4, 2020 @ 8:41 pm

      Guarantee you i have a clue.
      A big one.
      As well as a lot of other people

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  22. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (83)Alan
    December 5, 2020 @ 3:36 am

    The Eagles are the best Eagles tribute band in the world. Jus like Lynyrd Skynyrd is the best Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band in the world.

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  23. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (84)DJ
    December 5, 2020 @ 6:05 am

    Anyone who hates on Vince Gill is STUPID!

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  24. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (85)Margaret Nutbrown
    December 5, 2020 @ 9:11 pm

    If Vince Gill wants to go with the Eagles it up to Vince , he is a great singer.
    Its Vince life let it be or some people should get a life so sad to the criticism Vince Gill has to take its not fair.

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  25. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (86)Alan Wilson
    December 6, 2020 @ 4:35 am

    Who cares what anyone else thinks. If the band members like it and they have fun and enjoy making music together, then , by all means continue.

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  26. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (87)JFlan
    December 6, 2020 @ 8:07 am

    Deacon resembles a younger Frey to me.

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  27. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (88)Tina A Ray
    December 6, 2020 @ 3:07 pm

    Thank You Vince Gil for help keeping GREAT Classic Rock aive in this era!?!!??!!

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    • Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (89)Tina A Ray
      December 6, 2020 @ 3:12 pm

      Leave the music to the Legends. They haven’t failed us yet

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  28. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (90)Guitars, Cadillacs...
    December 8, 2020 @ 6:59 am

    I know a lot of rock purists hate the Eagles, and some Eagles die hards (I consider myself huge fans of them and Vince) will dump all over anything that’s not “the real thing”, but seriously—how can anyone with ears not understand that this is the perfect pairing? I swear, people will find any excuse to bitch about the dumbest things.

    These two acts are two of my all time favorites, regardless of genre. Vince is one of my country music heroes so I was ecstatic when I heard about this in 2017 and instantly knew it would work because of the stylistic pairings and the high regard Vince holds Don, Glenn, and the rest of the Eagles as musicians. Yes, we all miss Glenn. But I’ve seen Vince with the Eagles twice now and I’m telling you, it works and Henley deserves credit for taking the risk. Vince’s vocals and guitar stylings are perfect for the Eagles sound and you won’t find a more humble and willing collaborator in the business.

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  29. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (91)Penny
    December 8, 2020 @ 6:31 pm

    All that’s going on in the world and people are ticked at Vince Gill. He was asked to be in the band, he didn’t just walk on stage one night and say “I’m playing with you all.” People need to grow up and realize what’s important in life. #Eagles #VinceGill

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  30. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (92)kapam
    December 14, 2020 @ 12:27 am

    I admit I don’t know a whole lot about Vince Gill or his music, but he sure as hell is a very down-to-earth, generous and grounded guy to say the things attributed to him in Trigger’s post. Naturally, anyone who gets a gig with The Eagles would be a hell of a good musician too. Being such a nice guy is just an added bonus.

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  31. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (93)Avenel Faye Grace
    April 2, 2021 @ 3:56 pm

    Vince fits in so well in the band. The Eagles were always very close to country music anyhow.
    I have always loved them, and I certainly love Vince. A great partnership.
    To name a few songs. Desperado, New kid in Town, Peaceful Easy Feeling.Sad Cafe. Love them all.

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  32. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (94)sam
    March 1, 2022 @ 10:10 am

    Vince gill sucks, what’s he doing being in the Eagles. He’s awful

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  33. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (95)Cissy
    December 19, 2023 @ 6:14 pm

    What an ugly comment! Vince Gill is a wonderful musician and the Eagles wanted him because he is the best! I’m sure the Eagles were pleased with Vince or he would’nt have toured with them. I’ve been to three of their concerts each year since Vince helped them and they all were wonderful!

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  34. Vince Gill On Criticism He Receives for Playing with The Eagles (96)allcanadianamericanboybrady
    February 20, 2024 @ 3:13 pm

    This criticism of Vince Gill for singing with the Eagles is reminiscent of the shots taken at black artists who wish to perform music other than the “urban” box into which they’ve typically been placed. (I’m a black man who’s sometimes criticized for being a Country music fan.) Keep going,Vince,because you’ll knock ’em dead with the Eagles as you have in Country all these years.(Besides,Vince and my twin cousins share an Apr.12 birthday .)

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