Eagles (band) in July 2017, which were organized by their manager Irving Azoff. Glenn Frey's son Deacon performed in Glenn's place, along with country musician Vince Gill. At the Classic West concert on July 15, the band was joined by Bob Seger who sang "Heartache Tonight", which he co-wrote. Deacon Frey was noted for his composure and precision. A North American tour, again with Frey and Gill, began in March 2018. Henley's son Will joined the touring band as a guitarist. In October 2018, The Eagles formally announced a worldwide tour and are to visit Europe and Oceania in early 2019. Influenced
He Was a Friend of Mine is "Traditional/new words and arrangement McGuinn". Following its appearance on the band's second album, the song would go on to become a staple of The Byrds' live concert repertoire, until their final disbandment in 1973. The band also performed the song during their appearance at the Monterey Pop Festival on June 17, 1967, where band member David Crosby made controversial remarks alleging that Kennedy had not been killed by Lee Harvey Oswald alone, but was actually the victim of a U.S. Government conspiracy. The Byrds' performance of "He Was a Friend of Mine" at Monterey was included in the 2002