So basically, after watching the four hour Tom Petty documentary, I was interested to see what other 3-4 hour music docs there were. The History of The Eagles seemed like a good way to go from here. I mean, they are legends and one of the highest grossing artists ever. So what happens when I first start watching this hopefully exciting documentary?......... LOTS OF DEPRESSING STUFF. I'm not complaining because this stuff happens in real life. But I think the problem is me. I did not know what I was getting into which made me upset. Part One focuses on their height. Glynn Johns misunderstands them, they do huge amounts of property damage, smoke a bunch of weed, Don Felder being a dick, threatening death on each other and a bunch of other bull that I want to forget. Part 2 is the solo careers, the reunion, Don Felder getting fired and stuff. I feel confused. Am I suppose to like the people in the band or just accept that they have great music? On one hand, Glenn comes off as being honest, a leader and showing that without him and Don Henley, we wouldn't have the band. On the other hand, he comes off as very Intimidating and scary. Timothy seems to be the only guy that is very chill and feels like the child in the room when the parents argue. The main point. Does this change my view of the Eagles? Does that make me want to go and buy more of their records? Does it make me want to see them live after I seen this documentary? Here is the thing. I like the music and it is classic so yes I will buy the records. Seeing them live? That is a thing I am still on debate about after watching this film. It is either a yes or no thing for me. Yes it changes my view but the music is still great. The reason I gave it a 5 is that the doc had a very negative effect on me and put me in a bad mood. This is real life and I understand. So maybe I should have rented something else on Itunes. Half of the score is for the music.51/100 C

There was a lot of speculation on the "Why the Eagles split up" and without giving too much away this does answer a lot.Some people have said in musical fields that Glen Frey is an ego- maniacal, glory-seeking, talentless musician. The reality is between Glen Frey, Don Henley, Timothy Schmitt, Randy Meisner, J.D. Souther and Jackson Browne, the Eagles possibly have more hits than most bands could hope for since the Beatles.There is a feeling of an arrogant man in the way Glen Frey presents himself and as the movie clearly states it was not until Frey decided he was ready that The Eagles could reform and play again. The different ventures each went on and the use of musicians in Henley's solo career such as Pino Palladino certainly give Henley more musical kudos in some circles than Frey will ever get, but the reality is together they wrote great songs. The same was said of Lennon and McCartney in other ways.Simply as the title of this summary says, he that writes owns. Any musician ever involved with any label or record company as it used to be known, knew that "He that pays owns". This is no different. So basically,they can do whatever they like. The glue that holds them together is the songs and if I was to pick the most likable person and peacemaking soul that holds the band together, where humanly possible, it would be Timothy B Schmitt who Frey could take some humility lessons from because he comes across as what his critics say in paragraph #2.All that said and done, it is one of the better historical and pedagogical films made and worth watching if you liked the Eagles music which I did. There are sad moments and one cannot help but feel sadness at youthful ignorance and the pitfalls of the industry, but it is a great eye opener and worth the money to buy the DVD. :)

**CONTAINS SPOILERS** This is not watching the "Eagles" & their history? This, is living it! It's an extremely well done story of the band! It's "Ups & Downs", personal relationships & absolutely the best music from days gone by! The only complain I'd have? Is the show at the Capital Center, being too short! Amazing performances, when young & wild, all 2 weeks before the "Hotel California" album came out & seeing that song played in 1977 is worth the price of the entire package! I saw that tour & the memories rush back to that time! If you're an "Eagles" fan? This is a must get! Brutally honest, no sugar, yet nothing but a great story, told candidly & very well produced! The production should have been nominated & The Music? Not nominated? It's so sad there's no category for "Classic Rock"? Parents? Will never buy more music than kids, of all ages!

Eagles - History of the Eagles (2013) All songwriters and musicians should see this Eagles documentary. Seem like they tell the truth however it does feel like Don Henley and Glenn Frey decided what goes in the film. They barley talk about Henley feeling that songwriter should get their monetary share if they are not in the Eagles, but does not apply to Eagles members. The whole time Don Henley sounds like William Shatner with his expressions and flowery words. Don Felder is the outcast that Glenn Frey cannot stand. Bernie Leadon just wants to play country music and like Don Felder cannot expand their talents. This is one of the best documentaries out there. (2013) 10-Stars.