When the Eagles [ tickets ] first toured, they didn't have a name; the group's original members first played together as Linda Rondstadt's backup group. It was a good fit, and with Ronstadt's encouragement, the group decided to take a record deal, releasing its self-titled debut in 1972. The band's first single, "Take It Easy" (written with then-neighbor Jackson Browne [ tickets ]), made it to No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. With the
addition of follow-up hits "Witchy Woman" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling," the genre of Southern California Rock was born.

Decades later, the Grammy-winning band is an iconic part of Americana, with a discography that is all Platinum and Gold many times over.

The Eagles' current world tour, which got underway in March, has had them on a very long road indeed. Fans can now catch them live in cities across the US at least through the end of January.

LiveDaily's Tim Mosenfelder caught the Eagles when they performed at The Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, CA. Here are his photos of the band in action.