Anybody who believes rock ‘n’ roll is dead wasn’t at Kia Center Monday night to witness the Eagles still strumming and singing after more than 50 years as a band. The longtime American rockers jammed a string of hits in front of thousands of excited Central Florida fans for two hours after Steely Dan opened the show.
“We’ve been playing these songs for 50 years, thanks for sticking with us through the ups and downs,” said founding member Don Henley several songs into the set. “How many of you are on vacation? We’re going to give you a two-hour vacation from your vacation.”
As one of the world’s best-selling bands, The Eagles began to cement their place in rock history in the 1970s with early hits such as “Take It Easy,” “Witchy Woman” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling” before achieving widespread success with the 1976 release of “Hotel California.” On Monday night, the band took fans back in time, nailing pitch-perfect harmonies and soaring guitar solos while cycling through various eras of their extensive discography.