Eagles: Latest on Sphere Residency Rumors
The Eagles performing a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere is looking more and more like a reality, if the latest rumors are to be believed.
According to The New York Post, their sources say the Eagles have booked a residency that will stretch over 10 weekends from September through December. The exact number of shows is currently unknown. However, the residency is expected to follow the end of their “The Long Goodbye” farewell tour.
Reports of an Eagles Sphere residency initially surfaced last month. At that time, the band was in talks about playing the Sphere, but a deal was not finalized. It is still not confirmed that a deal has been finalized.
The legendary band recently wrapped their latest batch of farewell tour dates on March 16 in Charlotte. When the farewell tour was first announced, the Eagles noted they would be rolling out dates and venues once they are confirmed. The next farewell tour dates have the band performing four shows at the Co-Op Live in Manchester, UK beginning on May 31. This will be followed by two shows on June 13 and 15 at the GelreDome in Arnhem, Netherlands.
Before heading overseas, the next show the Eagles will perform is on April 11 when they take to the stage at the Hollywood Bowl for “Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett.” Other artists booked for the tribute show include Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown, Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and more.
Eagles Honor Jimmy Buffett at Farewell Tour Kickoff
When the Eagles began their “Long Goodbye” farewell tour on September 7, 2023, it was nearly a week after Buffett’s death at age 76 from skin cancer.
The Eagles took a moment during their show to honor their friend by performing two of his songs: “Come Monday” and “Fins.”
As previously reported, Don Henley said during the show, “Jimmy Buffett is now sailing on that cosmic ocean, having that cheeseburger with Glenn [Frey] and Randy [Meisner]. We always like to laugh and say we survived the ’70s together.” Joe Walsh then added, “Jimmy and I got thrown out of some of the finest hotels in the world.”
Buffett famously inducted the Eagles into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. He recalled his interactions with the Eagles over the years. Buffett often was an opening act for the band on various bills and tours. He made a point to recognize the Eagles for always treating him with respect, even though he was often their opener.
“I was the apprentice in the workshop, and I was glad to be there,” said Buffett. ” … It was the little things I was privileged to witness backstage that helped me survive and become a better performer.”
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