Eagles

USA, 1971–now

American band working in a country-inflected rock style with close vocal harmony. 'Hotel California' and 'Take It Easy' helped make them among the best-selling acts in American music.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Eagles and 0 artists Eagles influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Eagles?

• The Byrds — The Byrds' country-rock harmony was a foundational model for the Eagles' California sound.
• Buffalo Springfield — Buffalo Springfield's blend of country and rock harmony fed directly into the Eagles' style.
• The Rolling Stones — The Rolling Stones' foot-stomping shuffle was among the rock elements in the Eagles' country-rock mix.