The Eagles announce final tour, including Detroit show in October: ‘This is our swan song’

Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press
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We’re getting to the end of the long run: The Eagles will play Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 13, part of a fall U.S. tour as the band begins to wrap up a half-century career.

Don Henley and company announced Thursday morning the Eagles are embarking on a farewell tour dubbed the Long Goodbye, starting with 13 cities this autumn and expected to run through 2025. Steely Dan has been tapped to open.

“Everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle,” the band said in a statement.

Tickets for the LCA date and the other fall shows will go on sale at 10 a.m. July 14 through Ticketmaster. A presale will start July 12.

This won’t necessarily be the final Detroit show for the Eagles, whose Motor City concert career began in 1972 as a support act for bands such as Yes and Mahavishnu Orchestra. The band indicated Thursday it plans to “perform as many shows in each market as their audience demands.”

The current Eagles lineup includes vocalist-drummer Henley, guitarist Joe Walsh and bassist Timothy B. Schmit. Also aboard is Vince Gill, who joined the group in 2017 following the death of cofounder and Detroit native Glenn Frey.

The band's full statement:

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds. Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years.

“We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round.  So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set.

“The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

Don Henley of the Eagles performs at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sept. 27, 2019, in Las Vegas.
Don Henley of the Eagles performs at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sept. 27, 2019, in Las Vegas.

Eagles, Long Goodbye tour dates, 2023

Sept. 7: New York, Madison Square Garden

Sept. 11: Boston, TD Garden

Sept. 16: Newark New Jersey, Prudential Center

Sept. 20: Belmont Park, New York., UBS Arena

Oct. 5: Denver, Ball Arena

Oct. 9: Indianapolis, Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 13: Detroit, Little Caesars Arena

Oct. 17: Cleveland, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Nov. 2: Atlanta, State Farm Arena

Nov. 7: Charlotte, Spectrum Center

Nov. 9: Raleigh North Carolina, PNC Arena

Nov. 14: Lexington, Kentucky, Rupp Arena

Nov. 17: St. Paul, Minnesota, Xcel Energy Center

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