Joe Walsh is an American Rockstar, well known for his unforgettable contributions to the pop culture of US. Though considered as a Guitar Idol, Joe Walsh is also a notable singer as we all as a lyricist.
In a career more than 50 years, he has been a part of many famous music brand such as Eagles’ and James Gang’. In 2011, Walsh was included in the list of ‘100 Great Guitarist of All Time” by ‘ Rolling Stone’. Joe also had some illustrious single performance that placed him in the hearts of millions of music lovers for ever.
Early Life
Joe Walsh, Joseph Fider Wash is born in Wichita, a city in Kansas;U.S.A on November 20, 1947.
Joe’s biological father died in a plane crash. So he was a raised by his step – father. His mother was an ardent piano player. His passion for music was noticed by everyone at the early ages itself and he became a member of school’s band group. At the age of 10, he got his first guitar and that was the beginning of this illustrious career.
He attended Kent State University after the schoolings. There he got opportunities to establish himself as a Guitarist as well as a Rockstar.
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Career
Joe Walsh was one among the founders of music brand ‘The Measles’. Walsh accomplished himself as a singer and many wonderful tracks such as “I Find I Think Of You” and “And It’s True” were his contributions.
Being parted ways with “ The Measles”, Joe Walsh joined with ‘James Gang’. The band got huge fan following across many countries. Walsh got a successful career through album as well as solo performance.
He left ‘James Gang’ and started a new band named ‘Barnstorm’ along with Joe Vitale, well known multi-instrumentalist.
Their debut album was itself a huge success. The band soon garnered widespread recognition. Joe Walsh also played slide guitar for Joe Vitale’s performance.
Then Walsh joined ‘Eagles’. His career as well as the band touched new horizon with “ HotelCalifornia”. The copies of the album marked a record sale of more than a 50 million copies. Apart from that the album bagged Grammy Award for its title song. Their significant track “Life in the Fast Lane”, which was based on a melody by Walsh ranked No. 11 on the hit charts.
In those years, Walsh himself developed as a solo performer with many notable tracks. ‘Eagles’ band dissolved in 1980’s and Joe Walsh continued his career with his solo performances across the world.
Kent University awarded Joe Walsh with a Honorary Doctorate in 2011.He again reconciled with ‘Eagles after their reformation.
Joe Walsh started a NGO and conducted many fund raising performances for Charity purposes.
Personal Life
Joe Walsh married five times. His daughter Lucy Walsh is a musician. Walsh dedicated his track “Song For Emma “in the album “ So What” for his late daughter Emma Kristen.
Net Worth
The well-known musician has an estimated net worth of $85 million. His collaboration with contribute much to his wealth.
