The Eagles

Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, the Eagles became one of the most commercially successful American rock bands of the 1970s, defining the California country-rock sound. Originally composed of Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner—who initially worked as Linda Ronstadt's backing band—they soon signed with Asylum Records. Their self-titled 1972 debut featured hits like "Take It Easy," establishing a signature blend of folk, country, and hard rock harmonies. The band evolved through significant lineup changes, adding guitarist Don Felder in 1974, and later Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, who brought a harder rock edge. The 1976 masterpiece Hotel California solidified their global superstar status, becoming one of the best-selling albums of all time. Despite immense success, internal tensions led to a breakup in 1980. The group famously reunited in 1994 for a highly successful tour, spawning the Hell Freezes Over album. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, they continued to tour for decades. Following Glenn Frey's passing in 2016, the band continued with new members, including Vince Gill, embarking on a "final" tour in 2023.

The Eagles have demonstrated a strong commitment to philanthropy throughout their career, focusing on environmental conservation, veterans' support, and community aid. Their charitable efforts are driven both collectively and through individual initiatives . Environmental Activism (Don Henley) Co-founder Don Henley is a prominent environmentalist, founding the Walden Woods Project in 1990 to protect the historic Massachusetts landscape that inspired Henry David Thoreau. He also established the Caddo Lake Institute to support wetland conservation in East Texas. Additionally, Henley has contributed to efforts such as the "Let's Buy a Mountain" campaign to preserve Laurel Canyon land. Veterans' Support (Joe Walsh) Joe Walsh founded VetsAid in 2017, a national 501(c)3 non-profit that hosts annual benefit concerts to raise funds for veterans' services, including housing, mental health support, and job training. The organization has distributed over $3.3 million to groups serving returning servicemen and women. Community Aid and Donations The band has recently engaged in large-scale philanthropy, including a $2.5 million donation to the FireAid benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfire victims. They also supported local Philadelphia charities through the A Philly Special Christmas album, raising over $3 million for roughly 70 nonprofits. Other supported causes include MusiCares, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center.