The Eagles celebrate their legacy with new members in the first of three Forum shows

It’s been 43 years since the Eagles first headlined the Forum, Don Henley announced to the house early in the first of three shows at the Inglewood arena that’s long been this legendary L.A. rock band’s hometown home. “Forty-three years, two months and one day to be exact,” he continued. “And tonight will be our 16th show.”

The band — now expanded to replace the deceased Glenn Frey’s place on stage with country singer-songwriter Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, Glenn’s son — did across 26 songs and two-and-a-half hours on Wednesday. For most of the full house at the Forum this was likely their first time seeing the new lineup, which had only played once before in Southern California, at Dodger Stadium set at the Classic West festival in July 2017.

After the whole band opened the show as it often has over the years by singing five-part harmonies on “Seven Bridges Road,” the new guys made an immediate impression, with Deacon Frey singing his dad’s part on “Take It Easy,” and after Henley’s performance of “One of These Nights” from his spot at the drums, Gill taking on the Frey vocals for “Take It To The Limit” and “Tequila Sunrise.”

Deacon Frey’s voice is remarkably similar to his old man’s on songs such as “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Already Gone.” And while Gill’s tenor isn’t an exact replica, it’s a terrific voice in which to hear songs like “New Kid In Town” or “Lyin’ Eyes,” not to mention the superb guitar he plays.

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