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Since forming in 1971, the Eagles have raked in six No. 1 albums, five No. 1 singles, six Grammy Awards, and American Music Awards. Their anthemic hits like “Hotel California” and “Take It Easy” have cemented the band’s status as American icons. Even today, there’s a huge chance you’ll hear “Hotel California” blaring from the speakers of beachside bars and cozy pubs.
The band’s first commercial success was arguably their masterpiece. Rolling Stone declared Hotel California one of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In fact, critics hailed their follow up The Long Run as a disappointment purely because nothing could possibly hold up to Hotel California’s greatness. Luckily, it didn’t matter too much because the band can still fill stadiums.
