Long recognised as one of rock's greatest guitarists, Joe Walsh achieved his
greatest fame after joining The Eagles as Bernie Leadon's replacement in 1975,
playing a key role in the height of their success with the multi-million selling
'Hotel California' album. Walsh's hard rock riff on the hit single 'Life in the
Fast Lane' has been quoted as one of rock's most defining moments, much imitated
by other guitarists.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, he grew up in Columbus, Ohio before his family moved to
New York and then to Montclair, New Jersey. Studying at Kent State University in
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