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271. That list is complete fail. Number 1 worst band of all time is Nickleback! nt

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Glenn Frey�s death is sad, but the Eagles were a horrific band [View all] HuckleB Jan 2016 OP

.... Cal Carpenter Jan 2016 #1

Blasphemy! KamaAina Jan 2016 #2

There is one act that is worse, so we should clarify that. HuckleB Jan 2016 #7

I would take that list with a grain of salt. KamaAina Jan 2016 #57

I admit that I liked some of those bands, at first, but all of them faded with time. HuckleB Jan 2016 #61

No. 9 is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KamaAina Jan 2016 #64

And...? HuckleB Jan 2016 #66

Thereby proving my point that that list is mostly bogus. KamaAina Jan 2016 #81

OK, then. HuckleB Jan 2016 #84

Dude, ABBA is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! jmowreader Jan 2016 #245

So is number 11... GReedDiamond Jan 2016 #254

And Warren Zevon is not. OilemFirchen Jan 2016 #262

Chili peppers are going stronger than ever demwing Jan 2016 #451

This list is insanity. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #301

That's probably the point rockfordfile Jan 2016 #432

So the Sex Pistols edhopper Jan 2016 #68

Yup. HuckleB Jan 2016 #73

LOL, jealous I assume. Or one of the "smarter than you" DUers. OLIVE GARDEN!!! LOL. nt Logical Jan 2016 #223

The Pistols sucked.. whathehell Jan 2016 #305

They didn't push shit edhopper Jan 2016 #310

Tell it to HukleB...He's the one pushing that meme. whathehell Jan 2016 #390

The change didn't suck at all. HuckleB Jan 2016 #326

This message was self-deleted by its author HuckleB Jan 2016 #327

Believe it or not, I have actually seen Beatles-haters scurrying around the Lounge. KamaAina Jan 2016 #318

I believe it edhopper Jan 2016 #320

Blasphemy! whathehell Jan 2016 #386

I use to room with a musician who was a Beatles hater Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #406

Maybe people who have gone tone deaf from eating too many GMO's Zorra Jan 2016 #421

Oh, I can do that. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2016 #363

Ringo only wrote two Beatles songs ballabosh Jan 2016 #415

My contention is that "hyperbole" can be found in any English dictionary. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2016 #417

Wait... OilemFirchen Jan 2016 #212

That list is complete fail. Number 1 worst band of all time is Nickleback! nt LostOne4Ever Jan 2016 #271

Boring. HuckleB Jan 2016 #274

And No. 2 is Creed. KamaAina Jan 2016 #319

Well interesting that most of those bands are great and liberal. rockfordfile Jan 2016 #431

Nah, just bullshit.. whathehell Jan 2016 #314

The responses of the easily offended... HuckleB Jan 2016 #343

"Easily offended"? whathehell Jan 2016 #384

LOL! HuckleB Jan 2016 #408

I didn't want to mention it either, but now that you brought it up, The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2016 #3

I'm impressed with how many of us there are, really. HuckleB Jan 2016 #174

I could "stand" them, at least before some of Hortensis Jan 2016 #309

Is that you, Dude? Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2016 #4

They're the Muzak version of The Flying Burrito Brothers and Gram Parsons. HuckleB Jan 2016 #13

I will say when Gene Simmons croaks, the author can go ahead and label KISS... Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2016 #25

True. HuckleB Jan 2016 #32

Unreal. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #302

I liked KISS. Saw them in concert twice. Waldorf Jan 2016 #54

Me too, DirtyHippyBastard Jan 2016 #159

Last time I saw them in concert was during one of thier so called last tours, pretty much everybody Waldorf Jan 2016 #178

Sorry, poor word choice, DirtyHippyBastard Jan 2016 #203

You're correct, IMO -- I hate KISS... GReedDiamond Jan 2016 #256

KISS were the muzak equivalent of the New York Dolls and the MC5. Erose999 Jan 2016 #353

Yes, KISS far exceeds any of the band listed as the worst. MoonchildCA Jan 2016 #382

Burritos Roy Ellefson Jan 2016 #106

Cheers! HuckleB Jan 2016 #127

Shit, you beat me to it. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2016 #63

I didn't realize that Jeffrey Lebowski was the writer of the article! Initech Jan 2016 #104

THANK you. whathehell Jan 2016 #392

Probably too soon. sufrommich Jan 2016 #5

The Eagles were the music you put on in the background while you did something else. jeff47 Jan 2016 #6

People listened to The Dave Matthews Band? OilemFirchen Jan 2016 #264

Hotel California edhopper Jan 2016 #8

Never mind the bollocks Facility Inspector Jan 2016 #11

Hey, hey, they're the Punk-ees Miles Archer Jan 2016 #307

The Sex Pistols sucked, but at least they did something. HuckleB Jan 2016 #16

Yeah the Sex Pistols did The Stooges with more snot. Bluenorthwest Jan 2016 #147

To be fair... HuckleB Jan 2016 #149

For punk I'll take the Clash and the Buzzcocks over the Pistols any day sweetloukillbot Jan 2016 #236

Indeed. -eom- HuckleB Jan 2016 #333

lol Go Vols Jan 2016 #439

+ a Brazilian opiate69 Jan 2016 #56

This. nt B2G Jan 2016 #120

Mom rock. Codeine Jan 2016 #160

God, thankfully not my mom laundry_queen Jan 2016 #269

Jesus, man, can you change the channel? DefenseLawyer Jan 2016 #9

Just this once krawhitham Jan 2016 #450

Perhaps there's less to the story... PJMcK Jan 2016 #10

I have fond memories of my K-Tel years as a kid. Starry Messenger Jan 2016 #12

They weren't Gen-Xers. They're boomers. HuckleB Jan 2016 #18

i wonder if the lifestyle in earlier years contributed to it JI7 Jan 2016 #77

I'm kind of baffled by boomers who seem surprised that people their age are dying. LeftyMom Jan 2016 #194

Not surprised PasadenaTrudy Jan 2016 #204

This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Jan 2016 #230

I had the same reaction. Codeine Jan 2016 #239

I was hoping the Keith Richards Singularity Field was also covering Bowie. Starry Messenger Jan 2016 #257

You'll figure it out when you get to their age.. whathehell Jan 2016 #306

Lol. Exactly. cwydro Jan 2016 #337

You got it. whathehell Jan 2016 #387

All music doesn't have to be serious exboyfil Jan 2016 #14

There you go. skypilot Jan 2016 #53

+1000 Binkie The Clown Jan 2016 #293

You are right on point exboyfil Jan 2016 #295

I agree with The Dude when it comes to The Eagles. temporary311 Jan 2016 #15

I'm getting acid flashback's to Laura Branigan's death on DU. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2016 #17

i never understood the hype either saturnsring Jan 2016 #19

Joe Fucken Walsh always seemed out of place with the Eagles. maveric Jan 2016 #20

He's great. HuckleB Jan 2016 #24

Yeah, I like Joe Walsh too. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #181

Ironic because of the OP but I met Joe Walsh at a Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert chowder66 Jan 2016 #193

James Gang kicks ass DirtyHippyBastard Jan 2016 #288

Neil Young's "ditch" reference from the liner notes to the "Decade" album Miles Archer Jan 2016 #308

Didn't he insist that Jimmy Page buy his Gibson Ligyron Jan 2016 #358

How Jimmy Page got his Les Paul: Miles Archer Jan 2016 #398

The Eagles were more o a Country-Country Rock INdemo Jan 2016 #21

Someone has obviously never heard Nickelback... beevul Jan 2016 #22

Lol. +1 emulatorloo Jan 2016 #40

I was about to say. backscatter712 Jan 2016 #422

I'm glad you are here to tell us that. cpwm17 Jan 2016 #23

Of course, no one told you to dislike anyone. HuckleB Jan 2016 #28

sure about that bucko? edhopper Jan 2016 #35

That's just a fact. It's not telling anyone to do anything. HuckleB Jan 2016 #39

Please post you favorite band edhopper Jan 2016 #45

Oh, goodness. HuckleB Jan 2016 #49

like laughing at people edhopper Jan 2016 #52

If you can't handle people criticizing public figures. HuckleB Jan 2016 #55

Oh is that what this is? edhopper Jan 2016 #59

Do you know how to trash a thread? HuckleB Jan 2016 #62

If you don't want to see people criticise a thread edhopper Jan 2016 #65

LOL! HuckleB Jan 2016 #70

still waiting on your favorite band? edhopper Jan 2016 #91

Keep waiting. HuckleB Jan 2016 #95

thought so edhopper Jan 2016 #96

You can start bashing bands on a daily basis with your own threads. HuckleB Jan 2016 #100

normal troll response edhopper Jan 2016 #101

You seem to want to bash some bands, so go for it. HuckleB Jan 2016 #103

you seem to want to get joy edhopper Jan 2016 #109

No one is getting joy over the death of a man. HuckleB Jan 2016 #111

you are getting joy at laughing edhopper Jan 2016 #119

I'm having fun because you've chosen to attack. HuckleB Jan 2016 #124

Great edhopper Jan 2016 #136

Awesome! HuckleB Jan 2016 #143

+1 TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2016 #197

No, you are muriel_volestrangler Jan 2016 #195

That's cute. HuckleB Jan 2016 #277

No, it's your behaviour in the rest of the thread that's showing your character muriel_volestrangler Jan 2016 #299

You seem to think that you know the motivations of others automatically. HuckleB Jan 2016 #339

Silly Boomer here who likes the Eagles' music. And.. SammyWinstonJack Jan 2016 #209

guilty edhopper Jan 2016 #210

So you're not arguing with him. You're just telling him why he's wrong. ieoeja Jan 2016 #108

Perhaps. HuckleB Jan 2016 #112

That just tells you about the writer pintobean Jan 2016 #315

I used to cower behind implication too. LanternWaste Jan 2016 #137

Oh, goodness. HuckleB Jan 2016 #144

sure, edhopper Jan 2016 #30

I will agree with this Bonx Jan 2016 #26

If that makes you feel better... HuckleB Jan 2016 #29

I feel fine Bonx Jan 2016 #34

And yet... HuckleB Jan 2016 #37

One more. Still fine. Bonx Jan 2016 #43

I feel sorry for you. cwydro Jan 2016 #338

I'm quite happy. HuckleB Jan 2016 #340

I am sure you are in ecstacy edhopper Jan 2016 #346

You seem to think you know what I think. HuckleB Jan 2016 #348

I am just going by your actions edhopper Jan 2016 #349

No, you're not. HuckleB Jan 2016 #351

You seem to have a need to answer edhopper Jan 2016 #354

It's my thread. HuckleB Jan 2016 #364

confession? edhopper Jan 2016 #373

Yes, confession. HuckleB Jan 2016 #375

sorry if it was beyond you understanding edhopper Jan 2016 #376

I understand that your upset. HuckleB Jan 2016 #409

A wee bit ironic you fail to apply that sentiment to yourself LanternWaste Jan 2016 #378

you know what edhopper Jan 2016 #381

LOL! HuckleB Jan 2016 #410

Trashing this thread made my day. nt TeamPooka Jan 2016 #27

Just cutting the stem doesn't work Mendocino Jan 2016 #50

get outta my cab. KG Jan 2016 #31

Horrific goes a bit far Buzz cook Jan 2016 #33

When you know they were copying Gram Parsons and the Flying Burrito Brothers... HuckleB Jan 2016 #36

well... Roy Ellefson Jan 2016 #113

Listen to the recordings. The difference is astounding. HuckleB Jan 2016 #114

Stealing from others is what got Rock and Roll started Buzz cook Jan 2016 #438

Yes, we are aware of that. HuckleB Jan 2016 #440

LOL....... Logical Jan 2016 #38

So criticism is not allowed? HuckleB Jan 2016 #42

It is like saying a popular movie is the worst movie ever. Stupid. nt Logical Jan 2016 #67

And...? HuckleB Jan 2016 #78

Based on that stupid logic the best band in the world might never have been heard! LOL. Brilliant! n Logical Jan 2016 #222

Logical fallacies only relate to objective facts Major Nikon Jan 2016 #359

Utilization of argumentum ad populum is utilization of argumentum ad populum. HuckleB Jan 2016 #362

I don't think one has to pretend that anyone's taste in music is anything but subjective Major Nikon Jan 2016 #377

to be fair hfojvt Jan 2016 #51

LOL, do more reading, Ozzy asked them remove their name from the list in 1999. nt Logical Jan 2016 #72

all I said was about the so called Hall of Fame hfojvt Jan 2016 #105

Who shouldn't be in the HOF? HuckleB Jan 2016 #116

I actually found my post from 2014 on FB hfojvt Jan 2016 #196

Oh, goodness. I had a feeling it would be something like this. HuckleB Jan 2016 #367

well, if you look at other halls of fame hfojvt Jan 2016 #399

Actually, that's not true. HuckleB Jan 2016 #444

ozzy said the fans should decide, based on the eagles sales and concert tickets they had fans. nt Logical Jan 2016 #221

I am sure your whining will hurt the HOF. nt Logical Jan 2016 #225

Being successful is not cool on DU redstateblues Jan 2016 #205

actually I don't think it is THAT sad hfojvt Jan 2016 #41

is 67 old to you? Texasgal Jan 2016 #248

Isn't 67 now the "official" retirement age? DBoon Jan 2016 #266

30 is old to me hfojvt Jan 2016 #325

How did you come with up Texasgal Jan 2016 #416

I enjoyed the Eagles bigwillq Jan 2016 #44

It's another one of them music snobbery posts... ScreamingMeemie Jan 2016 #148

I love Laura Branigan. bigwillq Jan 2016 #157

Me too! xmas74 Jan 2016 #229

I loved the Eagles! I could listen to them all day asjr Jan 2016 #360

No joy over a man dying but yes, happy to be the first and only REC so far. :) Juicy_Bellows Jan 2016 #46

It's up to four. I didn't think it would get that many. HuckleB Jan 2016 #102

That was a good article. I agree. Atman Jan 2016 #47

Seven Bridges Road is a solid jam.... vi5 Jan 2016 #48

I thought it was corporate music. It was pushed on us like everything else in this country. Gregorian Jan 2016 #58

Not much different today. Atman Jan 2016 #82

There is so much great local music in most cities in this era. HuckleB Jan 2016 #93

There is so much out there now it's just incredible. Gregorian Jan 2016 #182

Umm....no Doctor_J Jan 2016 #60

The OP's hate is sad, but this is a horrific thread. Bonx Jan 2016 #71

Since when did sales mean quality? HuckleB Jan 2016 #74

Take look at the rest of the top 20 and see which ones are "horrific" Doctor_J Jan 2016 #79

Damn. There are a few, aren't there! HuckleB Jan 2016 #83

Lots of them. Thanks for the list. Atman Jan 2016 #89

McDonald's sells the most "hamburgers." Atman Jan 2016 #85

The rock and roll, man! HuckleB Jan 2016 #88

My first thought after hearing of Frey's death: FSogol Jan 2016 #69

Nice. HuckleB Jan 2016 #75

I'll confess, that was my first thought as well..... Coventina Jan 2016 #311

Right. Kelvin Mace Jan 2016 #76

They did a nice job on back-up vocals for Randy Newman. n/t bvf Jan 2016 #80

Indeed. -eom- HuckleB Jan 2016 #86

Whatever, dude .... Whiskeytide Jan 2016 #87

To each his own, I guess. Warpy Jan 2016 #90

Brave and good job. 7wo7rees Jan 2016 #92

I'm happy that more than a few seem to like it. HuckleB Jan 2016 #98

Your thread has over 4,000 views and only 12 likes. Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #265

The best line in the article: Atman Jan 2016 #94

Perfection, indeed. HuckleB Jan 2016 #97

Meh, music is obviously subjective. Arugula Latte Jan 2016 #99

No one said it was wrong to listen to anything. HuckleB Jan 2016 #110

you should read your own OP edhopper Jan 2016 #115

It doesn't say that at all. HuckleB Jan 2016 #122

that is one steaming pile of bullshit you just laid edhopper Jan 2016 #126

LOL! HuckleB Jan 2016 #141

Huck will never tell you. mac56 Jan 2016 #243

better to laugh edhopper Jan 2016 #246

He's sooooo edgy mac56 Jan 2016 #247

sooo edgy edhopper Jan 2016 #252

Oh, the irony. HuckleB Jan 2016 #341

unrec spanone Jan 2016 #107

Have to agree with The Dude as well. pa28 Jan 2016 #117

I'm betting most of the defenders don't like them either. HuckleB Jan 2016 #132

So, are you saying they were... NYC Liberal Jan 2016 #118

I loved the Eagles! itcfish Jan 2016 #121

I hate music snobs. B2G Jan 2016 #123

Cool. HuckleB Jan 2016 #125

IYHO of course. nt B2G Jan 2016 #128

It's fun to push button while maintaining the pretense of innocence. LanternWaste Jan 2016 #162

LOL! This is hilarious! HuckleB Jan 2016 #169

Hehe. SammyWinstonJack Jan 2016 #213

In your opinion. kentuck Jan 2016 #129

You forgot to add ", MAN!" HuckleB Jan 2016 #150

Right! kentuck Jan 2016 #219

No doubt they don't compare to all of your works but outside of Mozart, the Beatles, Botany Jan 2016 #130

I go to art movies w/ subtitles, but find this OP mean-spirited and tacky. SMC22307 Jan 2016 #241

I agree that the O.P. was just being an ass for no good reason. Botany Jan 2016 #312

JB's "Jamaica Say You Will"... aaaaah, so soothing. SMC22307 Jan 2016 #419

Seventies music as a whole sucked tularetom Jan 2016 #131

Except for Springsteen. edhopper Jan 2016 #133

Well, yeah, there is that tularetom Jan 2016 #151

I used to think that, too. HuckleB Jan 2016 #140

Fela Kuti...oh yeah BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #153

Even if I agreed with all those I still say the overwhelming majority of pop music released during tularetom Jan 2016 #176

Return to Forever, Chick Corea, Mahavishnu, Jan Hammer JunkYardDogg Jan 2016 #177

1970-75 was the second half of the greatest decade in the history of popular music BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #164

Maybe you should try filling that void. Here's some suggestions: onenote Jan 2016 #198

Gotta disagree. Bowie, Costello, Big Star, the Ramones, the Clash, Gang of Four, Motorhead, Erose999 Jan 2016 #355

Yeah, I personally prefer the 80's Reter Jan 2016 #423

The Clash and The Talking Heads rescued me from The Eagles BeyondGeography Jan 2016 #134

Lots of great music from that era, though it wasn't at the top of the charts then. HuckleB Jan 2016 #146

No doubt, we all entertain a wide variety of opinions- LanternWaste Jan 2016 #135

As someone once said "You're no Steely Dan" (not you HuckleB, the Eagles)..But I will admit.. BlueJazz Jan 2016 #138

Then there's the DJ who played HC over and over again at a beach in San Diego... HuckleB Jan 2016 #145

Gotta agree. peacefreak Jan 2016 #139

no,you do. wendylaroux Jan 2016 #142

OMG, this is IT, EXACTLY! ghostsinthemachine Jan 2016 #152

Great line! (The ranch dressing one.) HuckleB Jan 2016 #154

DMB is hardly The Eagles ghostsinthemachine Jan 2016 #161

Oh, no! HuckleB Jan 2016 #165

Journey! Bwhahaha! Atman Jan 2016 #163

Exactly. -eom- HuckleB Jan 2016 #166

what kind of dating rating would I get with Rainbow Skittles Jan 2016 #251

One thing you can be sure of klook Jan 2016 #155

Those folks all use ear speakers now, so I'm not worried. HuckleB Jan 2016 #156

Ha, good point klook Jan 2016 #179

Well, that was interesting. HuckleB Jan 2016 #158

It really wasn't Bonx Jan 2016 #167

It must have been, since you keep paying attention to it. HuckleB Jan 2016 #170

I've watched many things worse than this thread Bonx Jan 2016 #175

So you're interested, then. HuckleB Jan 2016 #368

Mildly 'interested' to see how a stupid OP like yours ultimately pans out Bonx Jan 2016 #437

Actions speak louder... HuckleB Jan 2016 #441

Only legends write timeless music. Rex Jan 2016 #168

"Legends." HuckleB Jan 2016 #171

Take it up with their record sales and awards. Rex Jan 2016 #250

That's not helping your case. HuckleB Jan 2016 #370

One man's opinion. And I should add that TheManInTheMac Jan 2016 #172

And that would be your opinion, MAN! HuckleB Jan 2016 #173

So you build your opinions off of movies you like? Gotcha. TheManInTheMac Jan 2016 #217

Cute. HuckleB Jan 2016 #361

Boooooooooooooo! joeybee12 Jan 2016 #180

Awwww but I LOVE The Eagles music, Boo. Keeps me chilled out. nc4bo Jan 2016 #183

How about waiting until the body's cold to venture opinions like that? Paladin Jan 2016 #184

Guy dies--- perfect time to crap on his life's work. Classy. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #185

To be fair... Atman Jan 2016 #186

I just don't have time to worry about all the music I can't stand. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #188

Apparently, you do. Atman Jan 2016 #189

Oh, I'm sure there's some overlap. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #192

You win. Atman Jan 2016 #199

I so agree, you nailed it nt steve2470 Jan 2016 #208

This certainly doesn't hit me the way Bowies passing did drm604 Jan 2016 #187

Bowie was mainly theatre. redstateblues Jan 2016 #207

I take great issue with Neil Young having been influenced by the Eagles. cui bono Jan 2016 #190

musically inventive Steely Dan???? KT2000 Jan 2016 #191

Thank you. (n/t) SMC22307 Jan 2016 #235

That's sarcasm. Yikes! HuckleB Jan 2016 #365

Don't say that in front of my dad. Odin2005 Jan 2016 #200

Eagle influenced Neil Young, WHAT THE HELL! randys1 Jan 2016 #201

Yeah, that is 100% unadulterated horseshit. Miles Archer Jan 2016 #237

Glad to see there is another real fan here. I am a musician but a fan first, always randys1 Jan 2016 #242

I know! That reviewer doesn't know wtf he's talking about! scarletwoman Jan 2016 #244

I'm only 51, and as such, a pretty young kid when the Eagles began bullwinkle428 Jan 2016 #255

There are exceptions to every rule lumberjack_jeff Jan 2016 #202

This message was self-deleted by its author steve2470 Jan 2016 #206

Another example of how weird reviewers are. truedelphi Jan 2016 #211

YIPPIE! i am not alone. glen better w/out teh eagles. BLEGH. pansypoo53219 Jan 2016 #214

What hits people is marked50 Jan 2016 #215

Liked first couple of albums, particularly first. Then, they changed the lineup and went corporate. Hoyt Jan 2016 #216

What a fucking stupid post. I suppose when Jimmy Carter passes away, you'll come on here madinmaryland Jan 2016 #218

You're comparing Jimmy Carter to Frey? HuckleB Jan 2016 #366

Yeah, yeah, yeah HassleCat Jan 2016 #220

I liked them.. I never cared for Punk or Disco. B Calm Jan 2016 #224

Nothing like dancing on the grave liberal N proud Jan 2016 #226

Yeah, that's my thought... MerryBlooms Jan 2016 #231

I'm pretty lukewarm on the Eagles myself cemaphonic Jan 2016 #227

Hating on the Eagles is easy now sweetloukillbot Jan 2016 #234

YEP. Rex Jan 2016 #300

Well at least we can all agree the NFL Eagles SUCK as a football team. That's what should madinmaryland Jan 2016 #228

Dave Matthews thanks youfor this message nt tishaLA Jan 2016 #232

. HuckleB Jan 2016 #372

Why does music have to be "edgie" to be enjoyed? Personally, I decidedly prefer 1monster Jan 2016 #233

Music without edges is nothingness. Codeine Jan 2016 #238

Uh huh. Tell that to Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, 1monster Jan 2016 #258

actually... dhill926 Jan 2016 #259

Edgy? Read the contemporary reviews. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2016 #369

I'm not bashing Frey, but yes, the Eagles were terrible. Action_Patrol Jan 2016 #240

Yeah...because the Eagles were not a rock and roll band at all jmowreader Jan 2016 #249

They sucked as a country band, too. HuckleB Jan 2016 #280

True dat, but it doesn't change what they are jmowreader Jan 2016 #282

They didn't market themselves as country. HuckleB Jan 2016 #286

Wow. Gersh Kuntzman is an asshole. PatrickforO Jan 2016 #253

He worked for the NY Post for 10 years. Go figure. nt Zorra Jan 2016 #268

Agree. nt Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #298

A republican that dislikes the Eagles rockfordfile Jan 2016 #430

I hear that Kanye is planning a tribute album. Orrex Jan 2016 #260

Over 4,000 views and only 12 likes. All I can say is FAIL! nt Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #261

You can say whatever you want to say. HuckleB Jan 2016 #414

Most of them are also very strong Democrats, especially Don Henley Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #263

Musicians who are Democrats? Shocking! HuckleB Jan 2016 #412

Wow, real classy response and nice strawman you presented to devert from your lack of respect Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #446

The critic (eeew) is probably tone deaf, and can't tell a G note from a duck fart. Zorra Jan 2016 #267

Interesting, thanks for posting that. nt Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #294

So, on DU, you now have to be not only politically correct, but musically correct as well? DFW Jan 2016 #270

+1 nt steve2470 Jan 2016 #273

Lol. HuckleB Jan 2016 #278

I read most of them. Like we used to say in grade school: DFW Jan 2016 #283

Or if you don't have anything to say, don't say anything. HuckleB Jan 2016 #285

Yeah, I see a lot of OPs that fall under that rubrique DFW Jan 2016 #287

Thanks for the confirmation. HuckleB Jan 2016 #289

gern geschehen DFW Jan 2016 #291

There are stars in the southern sky... LostOne4Ever Jan 2016 #272

Thanks for proving the author's point. HuckleB Jan 2016 #276

I don't hate The Eagles, just not much of a fan. My favorite song of theirs is still James Dean CBGLuthier Jan 2016 #275

As usual, I side with the Dude on this... RufusTFirefly Jan 2016 #279

Next you'll be telling us that the BeeGees weren't the greatest band of all time! Binkie The Clown Jan 2016 #281

Everyone is entitled... deathrind Jan 2016 #284

One thing I forgot to say - Glenn, RIP PatrickforO Jan 2016 #290

I wasn't a "fan" of anyone except the Beatles and Moodies, but Bitter Creek, man, Zen Democrat Jan 2016 #292

This thread reminds me lovemydog Jan 2016 #296

The OP shows how classy they are...yet again. U4ikLefty Jan 2016 #297

And your need to attack individuals because you can't support your stances continues. HuckleB Jan 2016 #323

Amusing how very childishly pissy some people get, when others don't like what they like, djean111 Jan 2016 #303

Kind of like when someone says "You have good taste TexasBushwhacker Jan 2016 #425

Subjective opinions about subjective subjects: we all have them nt steve2470 Jan 2016 #304

why? why? do a thread like this? themaguffin Jan 2016 #313

Why not? HuckleB Jan 2016 #324

Well you can't please everybody book_worm Jan 2016 #316

Argumentum HuckleB Jan 2016 #329

Can we at least let Frey be put in the ground first Blue_Tires Jan 2016 #317

Why? HuckleB Jan 2016 #350

I guess I'm just one of those "speak no ill of the dead" -types Blue_Tires Jan 2016 #379

Firebombing Dresden RobinA Jan 2016 #321

Words can be used to describe very different things. HuckleB Jan 2016 #322

Nope The Eagle's music was/still is good rockfordfile Jan 2016 #429

So, no criticism or praise of the work of dead artists is allowed! HuckleB Jan 2016 #328

Meh. I liked "Take it Easy" yellowcanine Jan 2016 #330

You'll like this mural in Winslow Arizona edhopper Jan 2016 #331

Yeah, saw that. Actually I fantasized about the Flatbed Ford as much as the girl. yellowcanine Jan 2016 #335

Isn't there a thread here about edhopper Jan 2016 #336

The Eagles were a great band, you must have liked Punk Rock B Calm Jan 2016 #332

"Great." HuckleB Jan 2016 #334

Considering the size of their fan base & the level of their success, apparently some would disagree. WillowTree Jan 2016 #342

Why are you reposting this... HuckleB Jan 2016 #344

I see. WillowTree Jan 2016 #356

Well because some people just don't know what they're talking about rockfordfile Jan 2016 #428

Flying Burrito Brothers > Eagles. Edgier, less stodgy, more fun. Gram Parsons set the blueprint for Erose999 Jan 2016 #345

Exactly. -eom- HuckleB Jan 2016 #347

Parsons is dead, too. It's not too late for you to talk some shit about him, though. Paladin Jan 2016 #352

Why would I talk shit about Gram Parsons? HuckleB Jan 2016 #371

You lack the standing to offer such cricism, given the ugly nature of this thread. (nt) Paladin Jan 2016 #380

+1 sketchy Jan 2016 #411

Your responses continue to make no sense. HuckleB Jan 2016 #413

WITHOUT Gram Parsons... Miles Archer Jan 2016 #401

"the Eagles were, quite simply, the worst rock and roll band." JVS Jan 2016 #357

early stuff was okay edhopper Jan 2016 #383

can't agree with that lame54 Jan 2016 #374

Edgy smedgy -- Music needn't be "edgy" to be good. whathehell Jan 2016 #385

But then it's not edhopper Jan 2016 #388

Of course.. whathehell Jan 2016 #391

And of course edhopper Jan 2016 #394

Yes whathehell Jan 2016 #395

Too true edhopper Jan 2016 #396

Yes, I believe whathehell Jan 2016 #397

Totally agree steve2470 Jan 2016 #389

Thanks...You said it way better than I did. whathehell Jan 2016 #393

This is the best discussion of the thread down here Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #400

I appreciate that, Quixote.. whathehell Jan 2016 #424

Well in all fairness, it is to someone that only knows one kind of music. Rex Jan 2016 #435

Your post makes no sense. HuckleB Jan 2016 #445

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I largely agree. hifiguy Jan 2016 #402

I... MrWendel Jan 2016 #403

Not really, the latter part, anyway. HuckleB Jan 2016 #407

The Eagles will never be forgotten rockfordfile Jan 2016 #427

Lyin' Eyes was a horrible song. As bad as anything Kenny Rogers ever did. cheapdate Jan 2016 #404

An apt comparison, indeed. HuckleB Jan 2016 #405

I hate snobbery. Adrahil Jan 2016 #418

I hate snobbery snobbery. HuckleB Jan 2016 #420

This thread appears to have brought out an over-emotional and melodramatic side of you. LanternWaste Jan 2016 #433

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz. HuckleB Jan 2016 #443

That writer sounds like a idiot rockfordfile Jan 2016 #426

An idiot, you mean. HuckleB Jan 2016 #442

I think REO Speedwagon was the worst rock and roll band gollygee Jan 2016 #434

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Guardian: You mourned David Bowie, but you mock Glenn Frey. Why? arenean Jan 2016 #447

Good to see the author of that trash piece put in their place so many times. Rex Jan 2016 #449

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