And finally, there have been some interesting things said about this next group, including being called “one of rock’s most contentiously dysfunctional families.” (Laughter.) So, yeah, it was unlikely that they’d ever get back together and that they called their reunion tour “Hell Freezes Over.” (Laughter.) I love that. But here’s the thing – when you listen to the Eagles, you hear the exact opposite story, and that is perfect harmony.
You hear it in the crisp, overpowering a capella chords of “Seven Bridges Road”; dueling guitar solos in “Hotel California”; complex, funky riffs opening “Life in the Fast Lane.” It’s the sound not just of a California band, but one of America’s signature bands – a supergroup whose greatest hits sold more copies in the United States than any other record in the 20th century. And the 20th Century had some pretty good music. (Laughter.)
So, here tonight, we have three of the Eagles: Don Henley, the meticulous, introspective songwriter with an unmistakable voice that soars above his drum set. Timothy Schmit, the bass player and topline of many of those harmonies. And Joe Walsh, who’s as rowdy with a guitar lick as I’m told he once was in a hotel room. (Laughter.) Twice. (Laughter.) This is the White House, though. (Laughter.) And Michelle and I are about to leave. As I’ve said before, we want to get our security deposit back. So… (Laughter and applause.)
But, of course, the Eagles are also the one and only Glenn Frey. And we all wish Glenn was still here with us. We are deeply honored to be joined by his beautiful wife, Cindy, and their gorgeous children. Because the truth is that these awards aren’t just about this reception or even the show we have this evening, which will be spectacular. The Kennedy Center Honors are about folks who spent their lives calling on us to think a little harder, and feel a little deeper, and express ourselves a little more bravely, and maybe “take it easy” once in a while. And that is Glenn Frey – the driving force behind a band that owned a decade, and did not stop there. We are all familiar with his legacy. And the music of the Eagles will always be woven into the fabric of our nation.
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