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 episode of the reality television series "" when the gay pop duo Nemesis recorded it for the album "Rise Up". This version was produced by Barry Manilow and released June 26, 2007. In 2014, Merrymouth, a folk band led by Ocean Colour Scene singer/songwriter Simon Fowler, recorded the song on their second album Wenlock Hill. The lyrics were adapted by the band (Fowler/Dan Sealey/Adam Barry) to be about the killing of John Lennon. The Grateful Dead commonly performed a song called "He Was a Friend of Mine" during live concerts between 1966 and 1970, but that song was in fact