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Jul 31, 2015 · The Eagles broke up after an incident on July 31, 1980 at a benefit show in support of California Sen. Alan Cranston.
Jul 31, 2023 · The show in Long Beach, Calif., on July 31, 1980, was a fundraiser for Senator Alan Cranston, who thanked each of the band members at a meet-and-greet before the performance.
- Sterling Whitaker
Jan 4, 2021 · The Eagles performed at a fundraiser show in Long Beach, California, for Senator Alan Cranston. The politician thanked each band member before the concert began, and Don Felder’s response lit a fire in Glenn Frey.
In 1980, Cranston defeated Republican Paul Gann, 4,705,399 (56.5%) to 3,093,426 (37.1%). His campaign was notable for a July 31 benefit that was the last concert the Eagles played at together for 14 years.
Jul 28, 2023 · On July 31, 1980, the Eagles performed a concert in support of California Senator Alan Cranston. Far Out reports that this bothered Felder, who didn't want the band involved in politics. When Cranston thanked the band for performing, Felder reportedly said sarcastically, "You’re welcome, Senator …. I guess."
- Lia Beck
May 15, 2024 · The band played a fundraising show for Senator Alan Cranston. Felder allegedly gave the Senator a less than enthusiastic response to being thanked at a meet-and-greet before the show.
May 6, 2024 · The tumultuous inter-band struggles that plagued the Eagles would finally come to an end on stage. The group quickly evolved into one of the most successful outfits of all time, with their seminal album Hotel California becoming the soundtrack of a generation.
