Eagles' Overlooked Solo Albums Spotlighted

A review highlights the solo releases of the Eagles' members that have been largely missed by listeners. During the band's 1979‑1994 hiatus, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Bernie Leadon and Timothy B. Schmit each issued solo projects that often arrived at inopportune moments or were eclipsed by the group's earlier success. Frey's underrated album followed three gold‑selling singles yet failed to chart, while Don Felder’s 1981 radio favorite “Heavy Metal (Takin’ a Ride)” only gained attention years later. Leadon’s comprehensive solo effort, “Too Late To Be Cool,” finally appeared in 2025, and Schmit’s 1987 synth‑driven “Timothy B” peaked at No. 106 despite his earlier contributions. Henley's two later LPs have collectively sold nearly 10 million copies in the United States, underscoring the enduring but under‑recognized impact of these individual works.