Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh ( Wichita , Kansas , November 20 1947 ) is an American rock musician . He is considered one of the best slide- guitarists and talkbox - guitarists in the world.

Contents

 * 1 Biography
 * 2 Discography
 * 2.1 Albums

Biography
Walsh was in several bands during his college years at Kent State University. Only in 1969 he received as lead guitarist for the band The James Gang bigger fame. In1971 he left the band to start a solo career.

The first solo work by Walsh, Barnstorm in 1972 and its successor The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get from 1973, underlined his status as an innovative rock musician. His dry humor and his status as a 'party animal' often found their way to his songs. Several songs were announced on the radio, such as Rocky Mountain Way, which is still regarded as a classic in the genre of classic rock.

After a studio and a live -album, Walsh was in 1976 invited to the group The Eagles joined, where he departing guitarist Bernie Leadon replaced. Walsh led the Eagles to a harder sound, and was strong in determining the style of the highly successful album Hotel California . When the Eagles a few years later to an end seemed to be running, Walsh began to start solo projects. His LPs But Seriously Folks ( 1978 ) and There Goes The Neighborhood ( 1981 ) sold very well. He took in the eighties few albums, but musical trends went past him. Until the reunification of the Eagles and their joint tour in the late nineties saw and heard one little of him.

Because of its versatility on both acoustic and electric guitar, Joe Walsh was as supportive or solo guitarist also at performances of other artists a welcome guest. He worked with live performances and studio recordings including for Dan Fogelberg and Steve Winwood . He appeared briefly in the movie The Blues Brothers .

Walsh is also active as a radio amateur with the call WB6ACU. Often heard in AM on 80 meter band.