ABSTRACT
The Eagles originated with the shared vision of guitarist Glenn Frey and drummer Don Henley when both were part of Linda Ronstadt’s backup band. Two other
musicians hired by Ronstadt-ex-Poco bassist Randy Meisner and lead guitarist Bernie Leadon, formerly with the Dillards and the Flying Burrito Brothers-agreed to join the enterprise and, with David Geffen serving as manager, the Eagles obtained a recording contract from Asylum.
