Formed in 1971, Eagles went on to become one of the most successful bands in music history — defining the sound of classic American rock for generations.
Now, more than five decades later, their farewell run — fittingly titled The Long Goodbye — appears to be nearing its true final notes.
In an extended interview, Don Henley reflected candidly on what lies ahead. “I’ve said things like that before,” he admitted, “but I feel like we’re getting toward the end… And that will be fine too.” For Henley, the next chapter isn’t about arenas or encores — it’s about slowing down. He spoke warmly about wanting to spend more time with family and even tending to a vegetable garden, a simple pleasure long postponed by life on the road.
After decades of touring, he also shared a quiet regret: seeing the world without truly experiencing it. “We see the airports and the hotel room and the venue,” he explained. Now, he hopes to return to some of those places — not as a performer rushing to the next soundcheck, but as a traveler with time to actually look around.
The band’s history has never been linear. They famously split in 1980 after six landmark albums, only to reunite in 1994 with Hell Freezes Over, blending new studio material with live recordings. In 2007, they released the double album Long Road Out of Eden, proving their creative spark was still intact.
Following the heartbreaking loss of co-lead singer Glenn Frey in 2016, the group paused before eventually returning with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill joining the lineup — honoring the past while continuing forward.
The band is currently performing a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with their final Sphere show scheduled for March 28. As it stands, their last confirmed performance will take place at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 2.
If this truly is the end, it’s not arriving with chaos or controversy — just reflection. After a lifetime of harmonies that shaped road trips, heartbreaks, and memories, the goodbye feels less like a dramatic finale and more like a quiet closing chord.