168-574: Joseph Fidler Walsh (born Joseph Woodward Fidler ; November 20, 1947) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Best known as a member of the rock band Eagles , his five-decade career includes solo work and stints in other bands: James Gang , Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band , and New Zealand's Herbs . He was part of the supergroup The Best and had success as a solo artist and prolific session musician , appearing on other artists' recordings. In 2011, Rolling Stone ranked him No. 54 on its list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". In
336-496: A July concert at Disneyland , but all four appeared on her self-titled album . It was later proposed that JD Souther should join the band, but Meisner objected. The four were signed in September 1971 to Asylum Records , the new label started by David Geffen , who was introduced to Frey by Jackson Browne . Geffen bought out Frey's and Henley's contracts with Amos Records, and sent the four to Aspen, Colorado , to develop as
504-600: A Ride) " (with Henley and Schmit providing backing vocals) and "All of You". He also had a minor hit, "Bad Girls", off his solo album Airborne . Schmit had a prolific solo career after the band's initial breakup. He had a hit song on the Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack with " So Much in Love ". He contributed vocals to the Crosby, Stills & Nash album Daylight Again on the songs "Southern Cross" and " Wasted on
672-456: A band called Barnstorm , with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Joe Vitale , and bassist Kenny Passarelli , although both of their albums credited Walsh as a solo artist. They started recording their debut album immediately after forming, but at the time there were only Walsh and Vitale on these sessions. Chuck Rainey did the first bass tracks on the album but these were soon replaced by Passarelli. Walsh and Barnstorm released their debut album,
840-687: A band. Having not settled on a band name yet, they performed their first show in October 1971 under the name of Teen King and the Emergencies at a club called The Gallery in Aspen. The idea of naming the band "Eagles" came during a peyote and tequila -influenced group outing in the Mojave Desert . However, accounts of the origin of the name vary; Don Felder, who had yet to join the Eagles and
1008-499: A bonus audio CD with three new songs that were to appear on their upcoming studio album: "No More Cloudy Days", "Fast Company", and "Do Something". The initial U.S. release of Felder's book was canceled after publisher Hyperion Books backed out in September 2007, when an entire print run of the book had to be recalled for cuts and changes. The book was published in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2007. The American edition
1176-556: A car accident that April. On a few tracks, Don Henley , Glenn Frey and Randy Meisner of the Eagles contributed backing vocals. In March 1976, Walsh released a live album, You Can't Argue with a Sick Mind , which also featured the Eagles. As the Eagles struggled to record their follow-up to Hotel California , Walsh re-ignited his solo career with the critically well-received album, But Seriously, Folks... in May 1978. It contained
1344-519: A concert in Detroit at the Grande Ballroom , opening for Cream . At the last minute, Silverman told the others that he would not join them at the show. The band, desperately in need of the money, took to the stage as a trio. They liked their sound as a threesome and decided to remain that way. In 1968, the band signed with manager Mark Barger, who was handling the career of fellow Ohio outfit
1512-659: A cover of the Dick Haymes track, " Love Letters ". It also contains more introspective material such as "Class of '65", and contains a song titled "I.L.B.T.s", an acronym for "I Like Big Tits". Walsh's new girlfriend Stevie Nicks was involved in his next album, The Confessor . Her old friend Keith Olsen was hired to produce the album and the musicians were prolific LA session musicians including Jim Keltner , Mike Porcaro , Waddy Wachtel , Randy Newman , Alan Pasqua , and many other musicians with whom Walsh had never worked. In 1987, Walsh released his final solo album of
1680-588: A degree that bad." After one term, he dropped out of college to pursue his musical career. The Measles, an Ohio garage bar band, were formed in 1965 by four Kent State University students, one of whom was Joe Walsh. Two tracks on the Ohio Express's Beg Borrow and Steal album, "I Find I Think Of You" and "And It's True" (both featuring Joe Walsh vocals), were actually recorded by the Measles, led by Walsh. Additionally, an instrumental version of "And It's True"
1848-538: A duet with Stevie Nicks ( Fleetwood Mac ), " Leather and Lace ". In 1982, he released I Can't Stand Still , featuring the hit " Dirty Laundry ". The next album, Building the Perfect Beast (1984), featured " The Boys of Summer " (a Billboard number 5 hit), " All She Wants to Do Is Dance " (number 9), "Not Enough Love in the World" (number 34) and " Sunset Grill " (number 22). Henley's next album, The End of
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#17328021804952016-475: A greater influence on the band. For their next album, On the Border , Henley and Frey wanted the band to break away from the country rock style and move more towards hard rock . The Eagles initially started with Glyn Johns as the producer for this album, but he tended to emphasize the lush side of their double-edged music. After completing only two usable songs, the band turned to Bill Szymczyk to produce
2184-539: A higher percentage of the band's profits ...," whereas the money had previously been split in five equal portions. Felder accused them of coercing him into signing an agreement under which Henley and Frey would receive three times as much of the Selected Works: 1972–1999 proceeds. On behalf of Henley and Frey, attorney Daniel M. Petrocelli responded by saying "[Henley and Frey] felt—creatively, chemistry-wise and performance-wise—that he should no longer be part of
2352-726: A live concert from the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles with Etta James and Albert Collins , called Jazzvisions : Jump the Blues Away . While producing their Homegrown album in 1989, Walsh briefly joined New Zealand reggae band Herbs . Although he had left by the time of its 1990 release, he still appears as lead singer on two tracks, "Up All Night" and "It's Alright". The album includes the first recording of his "Ordinary Average Guys" (sung by late Herbs and Be Bop Deluxe bassist Charlie Tumahai ), which subsequently became
2520-483: A live concert staple for the band. It was written by Steve Young in an arrangement created by Iain Matthews for his Valley Hi album in 1973. The song reached number 21 on the charts in 1980, becoming the Eagles' last Top 40 single until 1994. After the Eagles broke up, the former members pursued solo careers. Elektra, the band's long-time record label, initially owned the rights to solo albums created by members of
2688-549: A new single, the September 11 attacks -themed " Hole in the World ". Also in 2003, Warren Zevon , a longtime Eagles friend, began work on his final album, The Wind , with the assistance of Henley, Walsh, and Schmit. On June 14, 2005, the Eagles released a new 2-DVD set, Farewell 1 Tour-Live from Melbourne , featuring two new songs: Frey's "No More Cloudy Days" and Walsh's "One Day at a Time." A special edition 2006 release, exclusive to Walmart and affiliated stores, includes
2856-493: A newsstand, and waiting facilities featuring extensive banks of high-backed wooden seating. Weeping mulberry trees were planted among the landscaping and in natural areas in the parking area. The rose industry and the large estates in the area attracted working-class people of all kinds. As a result, Madison developed a diverse population very early, both in terms of socioeconomic status and ethnic background. The original settlers were of British stock; French settlers came after
3024-651: A seat expiring in December 2024. Madison is located in the 11th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 25th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
3192-566: A solo artist; he was also managed by Azoff and used Szymczyk as his record producer. There was some initial concern as to Walsh's ability to fit in with the band, as he was considered too "wild" for the Eagles, especially by Henley. After the departure of Leadon, the Eagles' early country sound almost completely disappeared, with the band employing a harder sound with the addition of Felder and Walsh; however, Felder also had to play banjo , pedal steel , and mandolin on future tours, something that had previously been Leadon's domain. In early 1976,
3360-703: A solo hit for Walsh as " Ordinary Average Guy ". In late 1990, Walsh was part of a band called the Best , along with keyboardist Keith Emerson , bassist John Entwistle , guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and drummer Simon Phillips . The band performed several shows in Hawaii and Japan, with a live video resulting. In 1993, Walsh teamed up with Glenn Frey for the "Party of Two" tour in the United States. Also in 1993, Walsh, Terry Reid , Nicky Hopkins , Rick Rosas , and Phil Jones put together an informal group called
3528-898: A staggered basis, with either one or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. Actual day-to-day operation of departments is supervised by County Administrator Deena Leary. As of 2024 , Morris County's Commissioners are: John Krickus (R, Chatham Township , 2024), Director Christine Myers (R, Harding , 2025), Douglas Cabana (R, Boonton Township , 2025), Thomas J. Mastrangelo (R, Montville , 2025), Deputy Director Stephen H. Shaw (R, Mountain Lakes , 2024), Deborah Smith (R, Denville , 2024) and Tayfun Selen (R, Chatham Township, 2026) The county's constitutional officers are: Clerk Ann F. Grossi (R, Parsippany–Troy Hills , 2028), Sheriff James M. Gannon (R, Boonton Township, 2025) and Surrogate Heather Darling (R, Roxbury , 2024). As of March 2011, there were
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#17328021804953696-496: A total of 9,769 registered voters in Madison, of which 2,577 (26.4%) were registered as Democrats , 3,312 (33.9%) were registered as Republicans and 3,869 (39.6%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 11 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2020 presidential election , Democrat Joe Biden received 5,838 votes, ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 3,340 votes, and other candidates with 148 votes. In
3864-504: A trial date for September 2006, and the single case was dismissed on May 8, 2007, after being settled out of court for an undisclosed amount. In 2003, the Eagles released a greatest hits album, The Very Best Of . The two-disc compilation was the first that encompassed their entire career from Eagles to Hell Freezes Over . It debuted at number 3 on the Billboard charts and eventually gained triple platinum status. The album included
4032-407: A tryout as Schwartz's replacement. Walsh was accepted and the band continued as a five piece for a short time until Phil Giallombardo, who was still in high school at the time, left. Bill Jeric and Walsh worked together on guitar parts, but Jeric left as well in the spring of 1968. He was replaced by a returning Ronnie Silverman, who had been discharged from the military. In May 1968, the group played
4200-737: A turnout of 46.6%. The Madison Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,646 students and 219.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.1:1. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Central Avenue School (499 students; in grades Pre-K–5), Kings Road School (310; K–5), Torey J. Sabatini School (316; K–5), Madison Junior School, (618; 6–8) and Madison High School (879; 9–12). Students from Harding Township attend
4368-658: Is 9-foot (2.7 m) high, and was loaned to the National Portrait Gallery in February 2023 until December 2027. As of 2023 , the mayor of Madison is Democrat Robert H. Conley, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the borough council are Council President John Hoover (D, 2023), Rachel F. Ehrlich (D, 2025), Thomas Haralampoudis (D, 2025), Robert E. Landrigan (D, 2023) and Eric Range (D, 2024), with one vacant seat expiring in 2024. In April 2023, Debra Coen resigned from office for
4536-471: Is a borough in Morris County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 16,937, an increase of 1,092 (+6.9%) from the 2010 census count of 15,845, which in turn reflected a drop in population of 685 (−4.1%) from the 16,530 counted in the 2000 census . Madison is noted for its historic railroad station . The station is located on
4704-514: Is a railroad suburb of New York City. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 4.33 square miles (11.20 km ), including 4.31 square miles (11.17 km ) of land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ) of water (0.30%). Madison is located about 25 miles (40 km) west of downtown Manhattan, and is a suburban town of New York City. Madison borders the Morris County municipalities of Chatham Borough to
4872-636: Is also home to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey , one of the largest professional Shakespeare companies in North America . Native Americans occupied present-day Madison and most of New Jersey for several thousand years, following the retreat of the Wisconsin Glacier . Lenape settlements in present-day Madison were agriculturally-based following matrilineal lines. The protected lands nearby, Jockey Hollow, are what
5040-468: Is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The Mayor of Madison is elected directly by
5208-453: Is remaining of the settlement. Occupation changed with the seasons, the variable nature of the climate, and to preserve the fertility of the rich soil. Their fishing and hunting territories were wide-ranging and similarly divided among the three clans of the matrilineal culture in this Eastern Woodland environment. Trade with these native peoples for food and furs was conducted by the Dutch during
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5376-530: Is thought to be the oldest remaining home, having been built around 1730. During British colonial rule, Kings Road was a toll road that assessed fees levied by the government appointed by the English king. Farther south was the Shunpike , a road with a parallel path that was used by colonists to avoid the fees. In 1739, Morris County, New Jersey was founded and was divided into three townships. The portion of
5544-524: The 2000 United States census there were 16,530 people, 5,520 households, and 3,786 families. The population density was 3,935.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,519.5/km ). There were 5,641 housing units at an average density of 1,343.1 per square mile (518.6/km ). The racial makeup of the population was 89.69% White , 3.00% African American , 0.13% Native American , 3.77% Asian , 0.23% Pacific Islander , 1.55% from other races , and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.97% of
5712-522: The 2016 presidential election , Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton received 55.0% of the vote (4,421 cast), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 37.1% (2,980 votes), and other candidates with 4.5% (359 votes), among the 8,032 ballots cast by the borough's 11,073 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.0%. In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 50.3% of the vote (3,715 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 48.6% (3,589 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (76 votes), among
5880-662: The 2024-2025 session , the 25th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Anthony M. Bucco ( R , Boonton Township ) and in the General Assembly by Christian Barranco (R, Jefferson Township ) and Aura K. Dunn (R, Mendham Borough ). Morris County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members who are elected at-large in partisan elections to three-year terms on
6048-511: The American Revolution ; African Americans have been members of the community from early in the nineteenth century; Irish came in the mid-nineteenth century; and then Germans and Italians arrived around the turn of the twentieth century. To this day there is a substantial population of Italian descent in Madison. Madison remains a diverse community, with recent newcomers arriving from Central America, South America, and Asia. Madison
6216-583: The Cleveland , Ohio, area, including the Measles. The Measles recorded for Super K Productions ' Ohio Express the songs "I Find I Think of You", "And It's True", and "Maybe" (an instrumental version of "And It's True"). He planned to major in English and minor in music. Walsh has also stated he was present during the Kent State massacre in 1970. Walsh commented in 2012: "Being at the shootings really affected me profoundly. I decided that maybe I don't need
6384-602: The Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on December 28 and 29, 1999, followed by a concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on December 31. These concerts marked the last time Felder played with the band and the shows (including a planned video release) would later form a part of a lawsuit filed by Felder against his former bandmates. The concert recordings were released on CD as part of
6552-532: The Morris & Essex Lines , which was one of the nation's first commuter railroads. Many wealthy residents of Manhattan relocated to Madison and its surrounding communities since the rail line offered direct transport to New York City . Madison is known as "The Rose City" and was named in honor of President James Madison . Madison was ranked 33rd in Money magazine's ranking of the "Best Places to Live" in 2011,
6720-573: The RIAA . Henley told CNN that "This is probably the last Eagles album that we'll ever make." The Eagles made their awards show debut on November 7, 2007, when they performed "How Long" live at the Country Music Association Awards . On January 28, 2008, the second single of Long Road Out of Eden was released. " Busy Being Fabulous " peaked at number 28 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and at number 12 on
6888-497: The "Long Night at Wrong Beach". The animosity between Felder and Frey boiled over before the show began, when Felder said, "You're welcome – I guess" to California Senator Alan Cranston 's wife as the politician was thanking the band backstage for performing a benefit for his re-election. Frey and Felder spent the entire show telling each other about the beating each planned to administer backstage. "Only three more songs until I kick your ass, pal," Frey recalled Felder telling him near
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7056-507: The 1950s, it was common practice for children to take the name of their stepfather for Social Security , school registration, and health records. Walsh and his family lived in Columbus, Ohio , for a number of years during his youth. When he was twelve, his family moved to New York City. Later, Walsh moved to Montclair, New Jersey and attended Montclair High School , where he played oboe in the school band. Walsh acquired his first guitar at
7224-878: The 1970s in North America and are one of the world's best-selling music artists , having sold more than 200 million records worldwide, including 100 million sold in the US alone. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and were ranked number 75 on Rolling Stone ' s 2004 list of the " 100 Greatest Artists of All Time ". Founding members Glenn Frey (guitars, vocals), Don Henley (drums, vocals), Bernie Leadon (guitars, vocals), and Randy Meisner (bass guitar, vocals) had all been recruited by Linda Ronstadt as band members, some touring with her, and all playing on her self-titled third solo studio album (1972), before venturing out on their own as
7392-516: The 1980s, Got Any Gum? , which was produced by Terry Manning , and features vocal contributions from JD Souther and Survivor 's lead vocalist Jimi Jamison , but the album was a commercial disappointment. In 1991, Ordinary Average Guy , his ninth solo studio album, and its title track single, were released on the Epic label. The album features Ringo Starr , Jimi Jamison, and drummer Joe Vitale from Walsh's former band Barnstorm. Vitale also sings
7560-610: The 1980s, but sales did not meet the same level of his earlier successes. There Goes the Neighborhood was Walsh's first album since the demise of the Eagles, and it peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200. The album only spawned one single, " A Life of Illusion ", which became one of Walsh's most popular songs. The single also topped the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, in 1981. "A Life of Illusion"
7728-434: The 7,416 ballots cast by the borough's 10,438 registered voters (36 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 71.0%. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 65.2% of the vote (3,051 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 33.0% (1,544 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (83 votes), among the 4,778 ballots cast by the borough's 10,249 registered voters (100 ballots were spoiled), for
7896-599: The Eagles was released in 1993, thirteen years after the split. Travis Tritt insisted on having the Long Run -era Eagles in his video for "Take It Easy" and they agreed. Following years of public speculation, the band formally reunited the following year. The lineup comprised the five Long Run -era members—Frey, Henley, Walsh, Felder, and Schmit—supplemented by Scott Crago (drums), John Corey (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), Timothy Drury (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), and Al Garth (saxophone, violin) on stage. "For
8064-572: The Eagles , was released in 1993, 13 years after the breakup. Travis Tritt insisted on having the Long Run -era Eagles in his video for "Take It Easy" and they agreed. Following years of public speculation, the band formally reunited the following year. The lineup comprised the five Long Run -era members—Frey, Henley, Walsh, Felder, and Schmit—supplemented by Scott Crago (drums), John Corey (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), Timothy Drury (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals), and former Loggins and Messina sideman Al Garth (sax, violin) on stage. "For
8232-434: The Eagles on David Geffen 's new Asylum Records label. Their debut studio album, Eagles (1972), spawned two top-20 singles in the US and Canada: " Take It Easy " and " Witchy Woman ". The next year's follow-up album, Desperado , peaked at only number 41 in the US, although the title song became a popular track. In 1974, guitarist Don Felder joined, and On the Border produced the top-40 hit " Already Gone " and
8400-493: The Eagles' first number-one song in the US and Canada, " Best of My Love ", which made the top 15 in Australia, their first hit overseas. In 1975, the album One of These Nights became their first number-one album in the US and a top ten album in many countries. It included the US number-one hit " One of These Nights ", which was their first top ten hit outside of North America, and US top-5 songs " Lyin' Eyes " and " Take It to
8568-496: The Eagles' signature songs next to " Take It Easy " and " Desperado ". It features Henley on lead vocals, with a guitar duet performed by Felder and Walsh. The hard rock " Life in the Fast Lane ", released on May 3, 1977, was based on a riff by Walsh. It reached No. 11 on the charts and helped establish Walsh's position in the band. Hotel California was the last album to feature founding member Randy Meisner , who abruptly left
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#17328021804958736-424: The Eagles' third number-one single. The second single was the title track , which topped the charts in May 1977 and became the Eagles' signature song. It features Henley on lead vocals, with a guitar duet performed by Felder and Walsh. The song was co-written by Felder, Henley, and Frey. The mysterious lyrics have been interpreted in many ways, some of them controversial. Rumors even started in certain quarters that
8904-417: The Eagles, especially by their drummer and co-lead vocalist, Don Henley . Released on December 8, 1976, Hotel California was the band's fifth studio album and the first to feature Walsh. The album took a year and a half to complete, a process which, along with touring, drained the band. The second single from the album was the eponymous title track , which topped the charts in May 1977 and became one of
9072-401: The Eagles, making them international superstars, it was the first in a string of four consecutive number 1 albums. The dominant songwriting partnership of Henley and Frey continued on this album. The first single was the title track, which became their second consecutive chart-topper. Frey called it his all-time favorite Eagles tune. The second single was " Lyin' Eyes ", which reached number 2 on
9240-561: The Eagles. Walsh had established himself as a solo artist in the 1970s, but it was uncharted waters for the others. Walsh released a successful album in 1981, There Goes the Neighborhood , but subsequent albums throughout the 1980s were less well received. During this period, Walsh performed as a session musician for Dan Fogelberg , Steve Winwood , John Entwistle , Richard Marx and Emerson, Lake & Palmer , among others, and produced and co-wrote Ringo Starr 's Old Wave album. Henley achieved commercial solo success. In 1981, he sang
9408-460: The Edge Tour . Their second album, Desperado , took Old West outlaws for its theme, drawing comparisons between their lifestyles and modern rock stars. During these recording sessions, Henley and Frey began collaborating. They co-wrote eight of the album's eleven songs, including " Tequila Sunrise " and " Desperado ", two of the group's most popular songs. The album was less successful than
9576-525: The Flew. They played one show at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. This was Nicky Hopkins' last public performance before his passing. Eagles (band) The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. With five number-one singles, six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards , the Eagles were one of the most successful musical acts of
9744-520: The Innocence (1989), was also a major success. It included " The End of the Innocence ", " The Last Worthless Evening " and " The Heart of the Matter ". His solo career was cut short due to a contract dispute with his record company, which was finally resolved when the Eagles reunited in 1994. Frey achieved solo success in the 1980s. In 1982, he released his first album, No Fun Aloud , which spawned
9912-578: The Lemon Pipers , who had just scored a big hit with " Green Tambourine ." Barger put the Gang in touch with ABC Records staff producer Bill Szymczyk , who signed them to ABC's new Bluesway Records subsidiary in January 1969. They released their debut album, Yer' Album , in 1969. In November 1969, bassist Tom Kriss decided he was no longer into the music and left to be replaced by Dale Peters, who
10080-547: The Limit ". Also in 1975, Leadon left the band and was replaced by guitarist and vocalist Joe Walsh . Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) (1976) is the best-selling album in the United States , with 38 million copies sold, and primed the public for the late 1976 release of Hotel California , which would sell more than 26 million copies in the US (ranking third all-time for US sales), and more than 32 million copies worldwide. The album yielded two number-one singles in
10248-496: The North American number-one song " Heartache Tonight ", which became their biggest hit in Australia (number 13), and the North American top-10 hits " The Long Run " and " I Can't Tell You Why ". The Eagles broke up in 1980 but reunited in 1994 for the album Hell Freezes Over , a mix of live and new studio tracks, and toured consistently. In 2007, the Eagles released Long Road Out of Eden , their sixth number-one album in
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10584-604: The U.S. The band subsequently embarked on a tour in 1994, which was interrupted in September because of Frey's serious recurrence of diverticulitis , but it resumed in 1995 and continued into 1996. In 1998, the Eagles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . For the induction ceremony, all seven Eagles members (Frey, Henley, Felder, Walsh, Schmit, Leadon, and Meisner) played together for two songs, "Take It Easy" and "Hotel California". Several subsequent reunion tours followed (without Leadon or Meisner), notable for their record-setting ticket prices. The Eagles performed at
10752-511: The U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart. The Eagles won their fifth Grammy in 2008 , in the category Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "How Long". On March 20, 2008, the Eagles launched their world tour in support of Long Road Out of Eden at The O2 Arena in London. The Long Road Out of Eden Tour concluded the American portion of
10920-506: The U.S. alone and more than 32 million copies worldwide. The album won Grammys for "Record of the Year" ("Hotel California") and "Best Arrangement for Voices" ("New Kid in Town"). Hotel California topped the charts and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards , but lost to Fleetwood Mac 's Rumours . The huge worldwide tour in support of the album further drained
11088-564: The U.S., the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Norway. It became their third studio album and seventh release overall to be certified at least seven times platinum by RIAA . The Eagles, including Walsh, began a world tour in support of Long Road Out of Eden in 2008. In late 1984, Walsh was contacted by Australian musician Paul Christie , the former bassist for Mondo Rock . Christie invited him to come to Australia to perform with
11256-508: The US Top 40 chart. It featured new member, keyboardist Rocke Grace, and Walsh shared the vocals and songwriting with the other three members of the band. As a result, a variety of styles are explored on this album. There are elements of blues, jazz, folk, pop, and Caribbean music. In 1974, Barnstorm disbanded and Walsh continued as a solo artist. In late 1974, Walsh played slide guitar on Vitale's debut solo album Roller Coaster Weekend . Walsh
11424-516: The US and Canada, " New Kid in Town " and " Hotel California ", the latter of which became their only top-10 hit in the United Kingdom, while also reaching the top ten in New Zealand and many European countries, including number two in France. Meisner was replaced by Timothy B. Schmit in 1977. The Eagles released their last studio album for nearly 28 years in 1979 with The Long Run , spawning
11592-558: The US, and in 2008 launched the Long Road Out of Eden Tour . In 2013, they began the extended History of the Eagles Tour in conjunction with the documentary release, History of the Eagles . Following Frey's death in January 2016, the Eagles re-formed in 2017, with Glenn's son Deacon Frey and country singer Vince Gill sharing lead vocals for Frey's songs. Deacon left the band in 2022, but returned in 2023 to participate in
11760-724: The Way " when that band needed an extra vocalist due to David Crosby 's drug overindulgence. Schmit sang backup vocals on Toto 's Toto IV album, including the song " I Won't Hold You Back " and appeared with the group on their 1982 European tour. He spent three years (1983–1985) as a member of Jimmy Buffett 's Coral Reefer band. He had a Top 40 solo hit in 1987 with "Boys' Night Out" and a top-30 Adult Contemporary hit with "Don't Give Up", both from his album Timothy B. Schmit appeared with Meisner and Walsh on Richard Marx 's debut single " Don't Mean Nothing ". In 1992, Schmit and Walsh toured as members of Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band and appeared on
11928-470: The Who's subsequent European tour. When Walsh was asked about it, he said, "Pete's a very melodic player and so am I. He told me that he appreciated my playing. I was flattered beyond belief because I didn't think I was that good." The James Gang's next two albums, James Gang Rides Again (1970) and Thirds (1971), produced such classics as "Funk #49" and "Walk Away". The album James Gang Live at Carnegie Hall
12096-611: The Year. The group was featured on the cover of the September 25, 1975 issue of Rolling Stone magazine and on September 28, the band joined Linda Ronstadt , Jackson Browne , and Toots and the Maytals for a show in front of 55,000 people at Anaheim Stadium . One of These Nights was their last album to feature founding member Bernie Leadon. Leadon wrote or co-wrote three songs for the album, including "I Wish You Peace", written with his girlfriend Patti Davis (daughter of California governor Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan ); and
12264-659: The age of 10, and upon learning the Ventures ' " Walk Don't Run ", decided that he wanted to pursue a career as a guitarist. Inspired by the success of the Beatles , he replaced Bruce Hoffman as the bass player in the locally popular group the Nomads in Madison, New Jersey , beginning his career as a rock musician. After high school, Walsh briefly attended Kent State University , where he spent time in various bands playing around
12432-616: The album topped the charts and sold seven million copies. In addition, it included three Top 10 singles. " Heartache Tonight " became their last single to top the Hot 100, on November 10, 1979. The title track and " I Can't Tell You Why " both reached number 8. The band won their fourth Grammy for "Heartache Tonight". " In the City " by Walsh and "The Sad Cafe" became live staples. The band also recorded two Christmas songs during these sessions, "Funky New Year" and " Please Come Home for Christmas ", which
12600-424: The album was received negatively by the majority of music critics, while other reviewers noted good points to the album. It was also not as successful as Walsh's previous albums, peaking at No. 48 on the Billboard 200. Walsh found moderate success with the single " Space Age Whiz Kids ", about the pinnacle of the 1980s video arcade craze. The album contains hard rock songs such as "I Can Play That Rock & Roll" and
12768-550: The album's commercial disappointment, Walsh decided to return to Australia in 1989 to tour with another incarnation of the Party Boys. Walsh also toured with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band in 1989 and 1992, alternating a handful of his best-known songs with Starr's and tunes by other members of the All-Starr Band. In 1989, Walsh recorded an MTV Unplugged with the R&;B musician Dr. John . Also in 1989 Walsh filmed
12936-427: The area for farming, hunting, and recreation) and contributing to the development of "Millionaire's Row", which stretched from downtown Madison to downtown Morristown . Greenhouses dotted the countryside. Talented horticulturalists were attracted to the area for employment at the many wealthy estates in the immediate area and to establish related businesses. One of the first grand houses to be built on "Millionaire's Row"
13104-413: The artist's death in 2009. The album cemented the group's status as the most successful American band of the decade. The following album, Hotel California , released on December 8, 1976, was the band's fifth studio album and the first to feature Walsh. The album took a year and a half to complete, a process that, along with touring, drained the band. The album's first single, " New Kid in Town ", became
13272-408: The average family size was 3.05. The age distribution of the population shows 20.6% under the age of 18, 17.6% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median income for a household was $ 82,847 and
13440-499: The band ... They removed him, and they had every legal right to do so. This has been happening with rock 'n' roll bands since day one." Henley and Frey then countersued Felder for breach of contract , alleging that Felder had written a "tell-all" book, Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974–2001) . On January 23, 2002, the Los Angeles County Superior Court consolidated the two complaints, set
13608-535: The band after the 1977 tour. He was replaced by the same musician who had succeeded him in Poco : Timothy B. Schmit . In 1977, the band, minus Don Felder, performed instrumental work and backing vocals for Randy Newman 's album Little Criminals , including " Short People ," which has backing vocals by Frey and Schmit. The Eagles went into the recording studio in 1977 to begin work on their next album, The Long Run . The album took two years to complete. The Long Run
13776-521: The band in 1973 and later, in late 1974, joined the Guess Who . Guitarist Tommy Bolin was then brought into the band, after being recommended by Walsh. In December 1971, after Walsh left the James Gang, Steve Marriott , frontman guitarist of Humble Pie , invited Joe to move to England and join his band, which Peter Frampton had left, but Walsh declined. Instead he moved to Colorado and formed
13944-403: The band into "the country-rock band with those high-flyin' harmonies". Released on June 1, 1972, Eagles was a breakthrough success, yielding three Top 40 singles. The first single and lead track, " Take It Easy ", was a song written by Frey with his neighbor and fellow country-folk rocker Jackson Browne. Browne had written the first verse of the song, but got stalled on the second verse after
14112-555: The band members and strained their personal and creative relationships. Hotel California is the last album to feature founding member Randy Meisner, who abruptly left the band after the 1977 tour. The Eagles had been touring continuously for eleven months; the band was suffering from the strain of the tour, and Meisner's stomach ulcers had flared up by the time they arrived in Knoxville in June 1977. Meisner had been struggling to hit
14280-412: The band released their first compilation album, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) . The album became the highest-selling album of the 20th century in the United States, and has since sold 38 million copies in the U.S. (excluding streams and tracks) and 42 million copies worldwide. It stayed the biggest seller of all time until it was taken over by Michael Jackson 's Thriller following
14448-400: The band's ongoing final tour. Meisner died in 2023. The Eagles had their origin in early 1971, when Linda Ronstadt and her manager John Boylan recruited musicians Glenn Frey and Don Henley for her band. Henley had moved to Los Angeles from Texas with his band Shiloh to record an album produced by Kenny Rogers , and Frey had come from Michigan and formed Longbranch Pennywhistle ;
14616-630: The band, and he decided to leave the group at the end of the tour and return to Nebraska to be with his family. His last performance was in East Troy, Wisconsin , on September 3, 1977. The band replaced Meisner with the same musician who had succeeded him in Poco , Timothy B. Schmit , after agreeing that Schmit was the only candidate. In 1977, the group, minus Don Felder, performed instrumental work and backing vocals for Randy Newman 's album Little Criminals , including " Short People ", which has backup vocals by Frey and Schmit. The Eagles went into
14784-455: The band. The third and final single from Hotel California , it reached number 11 on the charts. The ballad "Wasted Time" closes the first side of the album, while an instrumental reprise of it opens the second side. The album concludes with " The Last Resort ", a song that Frey once referred to as "Henley's opus", but which Henley described as "fairly pedestrian" and "never fully realized, musically speaking". The run-out groove on side two has
14952-829: The best guitar solos ever. Guitar World ranked it eighth in the Top 100 Guitar Solos. As a member of the Eagles, Walsh was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001. The Eagles are one of the most influential bands of the 1970s and remain one of the best-selling American bands in history. Walsh's contributions to music have been praised by rock legends like Jimmy Page , Eric Clapton , and Pete Townshend . Walsh has released 12 solo studio albums, six compilation albums , and two live albums. His solo hits include " Rocky Mountain Way ", " Life's Been Good ", " All Night Long ", " A Life of Illusion ", and " Ordinary Average Guy ". Walsh
15120-658: The borough. The population density was 3,927.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,516.2/km ). The 2010 United States census counted 15,845 people, 5,485 households, and 3,675 families in the borough. The population density was 3,767.9 per square mile (1,454.8/km ). There were 5,775 housing units at an average density of 1,373.3 per square mile (530.2/km ). The racial makeup was 86.75% (13,746) White , 2.96% (469) Black or African American , 0.12% (19) Native American , 5.51% (873) Asian , 0.01% (2) Pacific Islander , 2.34% (371) from other races , and 2.30% (365) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.87% (1,406) of
15288-423: The charts and won the band their first Grammy for "Best Pop Performance by a duo or group with vocal". The final single, " Take It to the Limit ", was written by Meisner, Henley, and Frey, and it is the only Eagles single to feature Meisner on lead vocals. The song reached number 4 on the charts. The band launched a huge worldwide tour in support of the album, and the album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of
15456-619: The colonists during the American Revolutionary War in hopes of regaining former lands, but those hopes were never realized. Following the American Revolution, changes to governing the former colonies occurred gradually as the new nation organized. The state of New Jersey formed its government and debated best policies. During a reorganization of Morris County in 1806, Chatham Township was established and included all of present-day Chatham Township and
15624-432: The community is able to celebrate with games, food, music, and a variety of activities for as many as 20,000 participants. Madison is home to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey , one of 25 professional theatres in the state. Serving 100,000 adults and children annually, it is New Jersey's only professional theatre company dedicated to Shakespeare's canon and other classic masterworks. The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre,
15792-563: The community. The Madison Civic Commercial Historic District, which includes much of "downtown" as well as the borough hall and the train station, is listed on the State Register of Historic Places. The borough hall was donated to the community by Geraldine R. Dodge and Marcellus Hartley Dodge Sr. as a memorial to their son who died in an automobile crash shortly after his graduation from Princeton University . Commercial vacancy rates are low. In recent years Madison has become noted for
15960-532: The company's main stage, is a short walk from Madison's downtown shopping district. Madison is also home to the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts , a New Jersey history museum located in the historic downtown district. The building is listed on both the state and national registers of historic buildings. The museum houses a collection of more than 8,000 artifacts and is host to thousands of visitors each year, mostly school students on field trips. In October 2017, it
16128-403: The cooperation of the D.L. & W.R.R. in the planning, was completed in 1916. The tracks were elevated through the downtown so that no established roadways were hindered by crossing delays. Mrs. D. Willis James financed much of the road grading caused by the elevation of the tracks. The station included baggage and cargo facilities readily accessible by wagon, as well as the stationmaster offices,
16296-471: The crucial high notes in his signature song, "Take It to the Limit", and decided to not sing the song as an encore at the Knoxville concert because he had been up late and caught the flu . Frey and Meisner then became engaged in arguments about Meisner's reluctance to perform, which turned into an angry physical confrontation backstage. Meisner left the venue. After the incident, Meisner was frozen out from
16464-881: The district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Harding Township School District . St. Vincent Martyr School (SVMS) is a Catholic parochial school, established in 1848, that serves students in grades Pre-K–3 through eight , operated under the auspices of the Saint Vincent Parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson . SVMS is a recipient of the No Child Left Behind National Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence for 2005–2006. Rainbow Montessori School, founded in 1981,
16632-411: The east, Chatham Township to the south, Harding Township and Morris Township to the west and Florham Park to the north. Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Brooklake Park, East Madison and North Park. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 16,937 people, 5,745 households, and 3,931 families residing in
16800-423: The end of the band's set. Felder recalls Frey telling him during "Best of My Love", "I'm gonna kick your ass when we get off the stage." It appeared to be the end of the Eagles, but the band still had a commitment with Elektra Records to make a live record from the tour. Eagles Live (released in November 1980) was mixed on opposite coasts. Frey had already left the band and would remain in Los Angeles, while
16968-582: The entire Eagles career, The Very Best Of ., was released in 2003. A live two-disc DVD, Farewell 1 Tour-Live from Melbourne , including Walsh and featuring two new songs: Frey's "No More Cloudy Days" and Walsh's "One Day at a Time" was released in 2005. In 2007, the Eagles, including Walsh, released a single, " How Long ", written by JD Souther . Later that year, the Walsh-era Eagles released Long Road Out of Eden , their first album of all-new material since 1979. The album debuted at number 1 in
17136-483: The eponymous Barnstorm , in October 1972. After taking a cue from Townshend, Walsh utilized the ARP Odyssey synthesizer to great effect on such songs as "Mother Says" and "Here We Go". Walsh also experimented with acoustic guitar, slide guitar , effects pedals , fuzzbox , talk box , and keyboards as well as running his guitar straight into a Leslie speaker 122 to get swirly, organ-like guitar tones. The album
17304-476: The establishment of a flourishing rose growing industry, still commemorated in Madison's nickname, The Rose City . The rail service connected the commerce to the markets of Manhattan . Madison's growth accelerated after the Civil War and the Morris and Essex Lines became one of America's first commuter railroads, attracting well-to-do families from Manhattan (many of whom already owned large parcels land in
17472-550: The festival featured Black Sabbath , Emerson, Lake & Palmer , Deep Purple , Earth, Wind & Fire , Seals & Crofts , Black Oak Arkansas , and Rare Earth . Portions of the show were telecast on ABC television in the United States, exposing the Eagles to a wider audience. Felder missed the show when he was called away to attend the birth of his son; Jackson Browne filled in for him on piano and acoustic guitar. The Eagles released their fourth studio album, One of These Nights , on June 10, 1975. A breakthrough album for
17640-454: The first year after the album's release, it was available in the U.S. only via the band's website, at Walmart, and at Sam's Club stores. It was commercially available through traditional retail outlets in other countries. The album debuted at number 1 in the U.S., the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Norway. It became their third studio album and seventh release overall to be certified at least seven times platinum by
17808-577: The first, reaching only number 41 on the US Billboard 200 and yielding two singles, "Tequila Sunrise", which reached number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "Outlaw Man", which peaked at number 59. With Henley and Frey co-writing the bulk of the album, the album marked a significant change for the band. The pair also began to dominate in terms of leadership; the early assumption had been that Leadon and Meisner as veteran musicians would have
17976-864: The four-disc Selected Works: 1972–1999 box set in November 2000. Along with the concert, this set included the band's hit singles, album tracks and outtakes from The Long Run sessions. Selected Works received platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2002. The group resumed touring in 2001, with a line-up consisting of Frey, Henley, Walsh, and Schmit, along with Steuart Smith (guitars, mandolin, keyboards, backing vocals; essentially taking over Felder's role), Michael Thompson (keyboards, trombone), Will Hollis (keyboards, backing vocals), Scott Crago (drums, percussion), Bill Armstrong (Horns), Al Garth (sax, violin), Christian Mostert (sax), and Greg Smith (sax, percussion). On February 6, 2001, Don Felder
18144-402: The four-disc Selected Works: 1972–1999 box set in November 2000. Along with the millennium concert, this set included the band's hit singles, album tracks and outtakes from The Long Run sessions. Selected Works received platinum certification from the RIAA in 2002. The lineup consisting of Walsh with Frey, Henley and Schmit toured beginning in 2001, and a greatest hits album including
18312-454: The group's name is simply "Eagles". Geffen and partner Elliot Roberts initially managed the band; they were later replaced by Irving Azoff while the Eagles were recording their third album. The group's self-titled debut album was recorded in England in February 1972 with producer Glyn Johns . Johns was impressed by the harmony singing of the band, and he has been credited with shaping
18480-591: The instrumental " Journey of the Sorcerer ", which would later be used as the theme music for the BBC 's radio and television versions of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy . Leadon was disillusioned with the direction the band's music was taking and his loss of creative control as their sound was moving from his preferred country to rock and roll. His dissatisfaction, principally with Frey, boiled over one night when Frey
18648-480: The lead vocal on "Victim of Love", for which he had written most of the music. After many unproductive attempts to record Felder's vocal, band manager Irving Azoff was delegated to take Felder out for a meal, removing him from the mix while Don Henley overdubbed his lead vocal. Hotel California appeared at number 37 on Rolling Stone ' s list of the best albums of all time, and is the band's best-selling studio album, with more than 26 million copies sold in
18816-466: The lead vocals on the final track of the album, "School Days". In 1992, Walsh released what appeared to be his final album (until 2012), Songs for a Dying Planet , his tenth solo studio album. Like its predecessor, it was released on the Epic label. Keen to re-establish himself after receiving some poor reviews for his previous album, Walsh enlisted his former producer Bill Szymczyk. His song "Vote for Me"
18984-464: The line "I'm standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona ." Frey completed the verse, and Browne carried on to finish the song. The song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 , and was followed by the bluesy " Witchy Woman " and the soft country rock ballad " Peaceful Easy Feeling ", charting at number 9 and number 22 respectively. The group were one of the support acts for Yes on their Close to
19152-610: The live video from the Montreux Jazz Festival . Schmit released two solo albums, Playin' It Cool in 1984 and Tell Me the Truth in 1990. He was the only Eagle to appear on the 1993 Eagles tribute album Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles , singing backing vocals on Vince Gill 's cover of "I Can't Tell You Why". Meisner hit the top 40 three times, including the number 19 "Hearts on Fire" in 1981. An Eagles country tribute album, titled Common Thread: The Songs of
19320-578: The mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. The Madison Municipal Building is the location since 1935 of a portrait of Abraham Lincoln , attributed to German immigrant artist W.F.K. Travers, painted from life in 1865. The painting, one of three known full-length paintings of Lincoln,
19488-534: The median income for a family was $ 101,798. Males had a median income of $ 62,303 versus $ 42,097 for females. The per capita income was $ 38,416. About 2.0% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over. Madison's downtown is supported by the Madison Downtown Development Commission and a downtown manager. Many historical buildings remain in
19656-524: The mid-1960s, after attending Kent State University , Walsh played with several local Ohio bands before reaching national fame with the James Gang , whose hit " Funk #49 " showcased his skills. Roger Abramson signed the James Gang to BPI in Cleveland. After leaving the James Gang in 1972, Walsh formed Barnstorm with Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli . Though the band produced three albums, their work
19824-492: The newly created, borough government (when it first became available), to develop a local water supply system for its population of 3,250. Madison annexed additional portions of Chatham Township in 1891, and again each year from 1894 to 1898, which was followed by an exchange of certain lands in 1899 with Chatham Township. Madison's historic railroad station was funded by the community, which passed an ordinance authorizing $ 159,000 for railroad improvement bonds. The result, with
19992-428: The next two years. It was during 1969 that Walsh sold his Les Paul Guitar to Jimmy Page . Later in 1969, the group's record producer, Szymczyk, arranged for the band to appear in the "electric Western" film Zachariah , with two James Gang songs, "Laguna Salada" and "Country Fever," also being used. For the recording of these two songs, vocalist Kenny Weiss was brought in to allow Walsh to focus on his guitar playing; he
20160-543: The number 15 hit " The One You Love ". The Allnighter (1984) featured the number 20 hit "Sexy Girl". He reached number 2 on the charts with " The Heat Is On " from the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack. He had another number 2 single in 1985 with " You Belong to the City " from the Miami Vice soundtrack, which featured another Frey song, " Smuggler's Blues ". He appeared as "Jimmy" in the episode titled after
20328-495: The number and quality of its restaurants. Giralda Farms , a planned office development, occupies 175 acres (0.71 km ) of the former Geraldine R. Dodge estate in Madison The site includes the corporate headquarters of Quest Diagnostics . Covering 181 acres (73 ha), the site requires that all parking be underground and that 85% of the land be undeveloped. Madison holds an annual event, Bottle Hill Day, during which
20496-472: The other band members each worked on their parts in Miami . "We were fixing three-part harmonies courtesy of Federal Express," said producer Bill Szymczyk . Frey refused to speak to the other Eagles, and he fired Irving Azoff as his manager. With credits that listed five attorneys, the album's liner notes simply said, "Thank you and goodnight." A single released from the album – " Seven Bridges Road " – had been
20664-634: The period of colonization of New Netherland . Although the European principle of land ownership was not recognized by the Lenape, Dutch West India Company policy required their colonists to purchase land that they settled, but typically, trading relationships were established in this area, rather than Dutch settlements. During the British colonial period of the 17th and 18th centuries, the earliest settlers arriving in Madison were of European descent in what
20832-433: The population were under the age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 89.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 85.3 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
21000-408: The population. There were 5,520 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and
21168-418: The population. Of the 5,485 households, 34.5% had children under the age of 18; 56.0% were married couples living together; 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 33.0% were non-families. Of all households, 27.2% were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.19. 23.7% of
21336-554: The record, we never broke up, we just took a 14-year vacation," announced Frey at their first live performance in April 1994. The ensuing tour spawned a live album titled Hell Freezes Over (named for Henley's recurring statement that the band would get back together "when hell freezes over"), which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart. It included four new studio songs, with " Get Over It " and " Love Will Keep Us Alive " both becoming Top 40 hits. The album proved as successful as
21504-574: The record, we never broke up, we just took a 14-year vacation," said Frey at their first live performance in April 1994, one of two shows performed to record a live album and companion MTV special, both titled Hell Freezes Over (named for Henley's recurring statement that the group would get back together "when hell freezes over"); the album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard album chart. It included four new studio songs, with " Get Over It " and " Love Will Keep Us Alive " both becoming Top 40 hits. The album proved successful, selling six million copies in
21672-418: The recording studio in 1978 to begin work on their next album, The Long Run . The album took a year-and-a-half to complete. It was originally intended to be a double album, but the band members were unable to write enough songs. The Long Run was released on September 24, 1979. Considered a disappointment by some critics for failing to live up to Hotel California , it proved a huge commercial hit nonetheless;
21840-539: The rest of the album. Szymczyk wanted a harder-edged guitarist for the song "Good Day in Hell" and the band remembered Bernie Leadon 's childhood friend Don Felder , a guitarist who had jammed backstage with the band in 1972 when they opened for Yes in Boston. Felder had been nicknamed "Fingers" at the jam by Frey, a name that stuck due to his guitar proficiency. In January 1974, Frey called Felder to add slide guitar to
22008-503: The single " Life's Been Good ", his comedic depiction of rock stardom, which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains to date his biggest solo hit. Walsh also contributed " In the City " to The Warriors soundtrack in 1979, a song penned and sung by Walsh that was later rerecorded for the Eagles' studio album, The Long Run . Following the breakup of the Eagles in July 1980, Walsh continued to release solo albums throughout
22176-458: The song "Good Day in Hell" and the band was so impressed that they invited him to join the group as the fifth Eagle the next day. He appeared on one other song on the album, the up-tempo breakup song " Already Gone ", on which he performed a guitar duet with Frey. "Already Gone" was released as the first single from the album and it reached number 32 on the charts. On the Border yielded a number 1 Billboard single (" Best of My Love "), which hit
22344-508: The song and contributed riffs to the episode's soundtrack. He also contributed the songs "Flip City" to the Ghostbusters II soundtrack and "Part of Me, Part of You" to the soundtrack for Thelma & Louise . Former music writer Cameron Crowe had written articles about Poco and the Eagles during his journalism career. In 1982, his first screenplay was produced as the feature-length movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High . The film
22512-467: The song as part of their live sets in the early to mid-1970s, but did not record it at the time because Souther wanted to reserve it for use on his first solo album. Souther had previously worked with the Eagles, co-writing some of their biggest hits, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town". On October 30, 2007, the Eagles released Long Road Out of Eden , their first album of all-new material since 1979. For
22680-547: The song was about Satanism. The rumor was dismissed by the band and later by Henley in the documentary film History of the Eagles . Henley told 60 Minutes in 2007 that "it's basically a song about the dark underbelly of the American Dream and about excess in America, which was something we knew about." With its hard rock sound, " Life in the Fast Lane " was also a major success that established Walsh's position in
22848-420: The third-highest ranked location in New Jersey and second-highest in Morris County behind Montville . New Jersey Monthly ranked Madison first in its 2019 rankings of the "Best Places to Live" in New Jersey. Madison is a college town that is the home of both Drew University and Fairleigh Dickinson University ; Saint Elizabeth University is located in neighboring Convent Station, New Jersey . Madison
23016-513: The three pre- Revolutionary War villages of Chatham , Florham Park , and Madison, which were still governed by Chatham Township, and ended the governmental division of Bottle Hill. In 1834, the name of the settlement was changed to Madison. As a tribute to the name every year there is a fair that is called Bottle Hill Day. In 1838, the Morris and Essex Railroad was founded, connecting Newark and Hoboken and providing transportation for farm produce grown in Madison. The railroad made possible
23184-702: The top of the charts on March 1, 1975. The song was the Eagles' first of five chart-toppers. The album included a cover version of the Tom Waits song " Ol' '55 " and the single " James Dean ", which reached number 77 on the charts. The band played at the California Jam festival in Ontario, California , on April 6, 1974. Attracting more than 300,000 fans and billed as "the Woodstock of the West Coast",
23352-687: The tour at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah , on May 9, 2009. It was the first concert ever held in the new soccer stadium. The tour traveled to Europe, with its final concert date on July 22, 2009, in Lisbon . The band spent the summer of 2010 touring North American stadiums with the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban . The tour expanded to England as the headline act of the Hop Farm Festival on July 1, 2011. Madison, New Jersey Madison
23520-416: The tour with Ronstadt, Frey and Henley decided to form a band together and informed Ronstadt of their intention. Frey later credited Ronstadt with suggesting Leadon for the band, and arranging for Leadon to play for her so Frey and Henley could approach him about forming a band together. They also pitched the idea to Meisner and brought him on board. These four played live together behind Ronstadt only once for
23688-497: The tour, putting together the short-lived touring band "Creatures From America", with Waddy Wachtel (guitar), Rick Rosas (bass guitar), and Australian drummer Richard Harvey ( Divinyls , the Party Boys) In 1987, Walsh returned to the United States to work on his album Got Any Gum? , which was produced by Terry Manning and features vocal contributions from JD Souther and Survivor 's lead singer Jimi Jamison . After
23856-655: The tour, selling 6 million copies in the U.S. The tour was interrupted in September 1994 because of Frey's serious recurrence of diverticulitis , but it resumed in 1995 and continued into 1996. In 1998, the Eagles, including Walsh, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . For the induction ceremony, all seven Eagles members (Walsh along with Frey, Henley, Leadon, Meisner, Felder, and Schmit) played together for two songs, "Take It Easy" and "Hotel California". Several subsequent reunion tours followed (without Leadon or Meisner), notable for their record-setting ticket prices. The concert recordings were released on CD as part of
24024-615: The two then met in 1970 at The Troubadour in Los Angeles and became acquainted through their mutual record label, Amos Records . Randy Meisner , who had been working with Ricky Nelson 's backing band, the Stone Canyon Band, and Bernie Leadon , a veteran of the Flying Burrito Brothers , also later joined Ronstadt's group of performers for her summer tour promoting the Silk Purse album. While on
24192-700: The village north of Kings Road was put under the governance of Hanover Township and the portion to the south, under the governance of Morris Township . A meeting house for the Presbyterian Church of South Hanover, as Madison was then called, was started in 1747 where the Presbyterian Cemetery still exists between Kings Road and Madison Avenue. With the Treaty of Easton in 1758, the Lenape were required to vacate their lands in colonial New Jersey and to move westward. Their leaders allied with
24360-404: The voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Madison, the most common system used in the state, is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with
24528-403: The words "V.O.L. Is Five-Piece Live" etched into the vinyl, which means that the instrumental track for the song "Victim of Love" was recorded live in the studio, with no overdubs. Henley confirms this in the liner notes of The Very Best Of . However, the song was a point of contention between Don Felder and the rest of the band. In the 2013 documentary, Felder claimed that he had been promised
24696-425: Was $ 106,070 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 8,499) and the median family income was $ 139,886 (+/− $ 18,117). Males had a median income of $ 100,289 (+/− $ 12,722) versus $ 64,684 (+/− $ 10,127) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 54,518 (+/− $ 4,561). About 1.1% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over. As of
24864-507: Was Walsh's last album with them, as he became dissatisfied with the band's limitations. The two remaining members, Peters and Fox, carried on with lead vocalist Roy Kenner and guitarist Domenic Troiano (both ex-members of the Canadian band Bush ) for two albums, Straight Shooter and Passin' Thru , both released in 1972. But in recent interviews, Fox stated that things did not work out musically with Troiano as hoped, so Troiano left
25032-473: Was a critical success, but had only moderate commercial success. The follow-up, The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get , released in June 1973, was marketed under Walsh's name (although officially a Barnstorm album) and was their commercial breakthrough. It peaked at No. 6 on the US Billboard chart. The first and leading single, " Rocky Mountain Way ", received heavy airplay and reached No. 23 on
25200-477: Was a minor success, peaking at No. 10 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Walsh's song "One Day at a Time" was released in 2012 and details his struggles with alcohol and drug abuse earlier in his career. The song appeared on Walsh's album Analog Man , which was released on June 5, 2012. The album was co-produced by Jeff Lynne , with Tommy Lee James co-writing some of the album's tracks. An Eagles country tribute album titled Common Thread: The Songs of
25368-692: Was announced that a long-lost sculpture by Auguste Rodin had been found in the Hartley Dodge Memorial. A student from Drew University , who had been hired to archive the art in the building, discovered the bust of Napoleon and reached out to the Comité Auguste Rodin in Paris to have it authenticated. A public viewing was held for locals before the statue was loaned to the Philadelphia Museum of Art . Madison
25536-721: Was born on November 20, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas . His father, Lt. Robert Newton Fidler, was a pilot for the Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star in the United States Air Force and died in a plane crash in Okinawa on July 22, 1949. Walsh's mother, Helen, was a classically trained pianist of Scottish and German ancestry. Walsh was adopted by his stepfather at the age of five and given his stepfather's surname, but retained Fidler as his middle name. In
25704-515: Was brought in from a group called the Case of E.T. Hooley. The addition of Peters created the most successful incarnation of the James Gang. Walsh proved to be the band's star attraction, noted for his innovative rhythm playing and creative guitar riffs. In particular he was known for hot-wiring the pickups on his electric guitars to create his trademark "attack" sound. The James Gang had several minor hits and became an early album-oriented rock staple for
25872-427: Was co-produced by Eagles manager Azoff, who also co-produced the soundtrack album, released by Elektra. Henley, Walsh, Schmit, and Felder all contributed solo songs to the film's soundtrack. The band playing at the dance toward the end of the movie covers the Eagles song " Life in the Fast Lane ". Felder released a solo album, and contributed two songs to the soundtrack of the movie Heavy Metal : " Heavy Metal (Takin'
26040-464: Was fired from the Eagles. He responded by filing two lawsuits against "Eagles, Ltd.", a California corporation; Don Henley, an individual; Glenn Frey, an individual; and " Does 1–50", alleging wrongful termination, breach of implied-in-fact contract and breach of fiduciary duty, reportedly seeking $ 50 million in damages. Felder alleged that from the 1994 Hell Freezes Over tour onward, Henley and Frey had "... insisted that they each receive
26208-554: Was gone by the time the group arrived in Mexico to shoot their movie scenes. "Laguna Salada" and "Country Fever" later reappeared as bonus tracks on the 2000 re-release of The James Gang Greatest Hits . Shortly before the release of their second album James Gang Rides Again , they opened a show for the Who in Pittsburgh . Their guitarist Pete Townshend met with the James Gang before they left, impressed enough to invite them on
26376-451: Was marketed as Walsh solo projects. The last Barnstorm album, So What (1974), featured significant contributions from Eagles members. At producer Bill Szymczyk 's suggestion, Walsh joined the Eagles in 1975 as guitarist and keyboardist, replacing founding member Bernie Leadon . His first album with them was Hotel California . In 1998, a Guitarist magazine reader's poll named the solos by Walsh and Don Felder on "Hotel California"
26544-494: Was not at the desert, credited Leadon with originating the name when he recalled reading about the Hopis ' reverence for the eagle, while Souther suggested that the idea came when Frey shouted out, "Eagles!" when they saw eagles flying above. Steve Martin , a friend of the band from their early days at The Troubadour, recounts in his autobiography that he suggested that they should be referred to as "the Eagles", but Frey insists that
26712-447: Was published by John Wiley & Sons on April 28, 2008, with Felder embarking on a full publicity campaign surrounding its release. In 2007, the Eagles consisted of Frey, Henley, Walsh, and Schmit. On August 20, 2007, " How Long ", written by JD Souther , was released as a single to radio with an accompanying online video at Yahoo! Music . It debuted on television on Country Music Television on August 23, 2007. The band had performed
26880-512: Was recorded by the Measles, re-titled "Maybe" and released as the B-side of the "Beg Borrow and Steal" single. Around Christmas 1967, James Gang guitarist Glenn Schwartz , who turned out to be AWOL from the army and was breaking up with his wife, decided to leave the band to move to California, where he ended up forming the band Pacific Gas & Electric . Days later, Walsh, a friend of Schwartz's, knocked on Jim Fox 's door and asked to be given
27048-525: Was recorded in 1973 with Walsh's first solo band Barnstorm but was not completed. The overdubs and final mixes were completed during the There Goes the Neighborhood sessions and released on the album. The promotional video for the track shows the making of the album's cover. This song also appeared in the opening credits of The 40-Year-Old Virgin and appears as the first song on its soundtrack. In May 1983, Walsh released You Bought It – You Name It ;
27216-462: Was released as a single in 1978 and reached No. 18 on the charts. In 1980, the band broke up. Walsh has released twelve solo studio albums. In December 1974, Walsh released his first solo album that was not considered a Barnstorm project, So What , which contained more introspective material such as "Help Me Through the Night" and "Song for Emma", a tribute to Walsh's daughter who had been killed in
27384-552: Was released as a single in 1978 and reached number 18 on the charts. Frey, Henley, and Schmit contributed backup vocals for the single release of " Look What You've Done to Me " by Boz Scaggs . A different version with female backing vocals appears on the Urban Cowboy soundtrack, along with the Eagles' 1975 hit "Lyin' Eyes". On July 31, 1980, in Long Beach, California , tempers boiled over into what has been described as
27552-535: Was released on September 24, 1979. Considered a disappointment by some music critics for failing to live up to Hotel California, it proved a huge commercial hit nonetheless; the album topped the charts and sold 7 million copies. In addition, it included three Top 10 singles—" Heartache Tonight ", the title track and " I Can't Tell You Why ". " In the City " by Walsh also received considerable airplay. The band also recorded two Christmas songs during these sessions, "Funky New Year" and "Please Come Home for Christmas" which
27720-420: Was talking animatedly about the direction they should take next, and Leadon poured a beer over Frey's head, and said, "You need to chill out, man!" In December 1975, after months of denials, it was announced that Leadon had left the band. Leadon's replacement was guitarist and singer Joe Walsh , who had been a friend of the band for some years. He had previously performed with James Gang , Barnstorm , and as
27888-473: Was taught the slide technique by Duane Allman , who played on Eric Clapton 's Layla of Derek and the Dominos . Barnstorm's last tour was in the spring of 1975, shortly after Joe joined Eagles. In 1975, Walsh was invited to join the Eagles as founding member Bernie Leadon 's replacement. There was some initial concern as to Walsh's ability to fit in with the band, as he was considered far too "wild" for
28056-479: Was the Ross Estate. In 1893, Florence Adele Vanderbilt and her husband Hamilton McKown Twombly began to build the impressive Florham estate. Home to Fairleigh Dickinson University , Florham is a Gilded Age mansion and the 9th largest house in the United States. On December 27, 1889, based on the results of a referendum passed on December 24, 1889, the village seceded from Chatham Township and adopted
28224-455: Was then the colonial-era Province of New Jersey . Traditional native trails and pathways were followed as settlement began. Pressures upon the Lenape constantly drove them westward. In or around 1715, Bottle Hill, a village, was established at the crossing of Ridgedale Avenue and Kings Road. Village governance principles followed the British model. The Luke Miller house at 105 Ridgedale Avenue
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