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PHOTOS: Eagles bring 'Hotel California' Tour to Colonial Life Arena

Colonial Life Arena was filled to almost maximum capacity for the Eagles concert on March 30, 2023. This is one of many stops on the band's "Hotel California" 2023 Tour. The tour features it's complete "Hotel California" album along with many of its most popular hits, including its cover of the Steve Young song "Seven Bridges Road," "Desperado" and "Tequila Sunrise." The band has gone through many member changes throughout the years, with drummer and vocalist Don Henley being the last remaining original member on tour. Joining Henley is guitarist Vince Gill, bassist Timothy B. Schmit, guitarist Joe Walsh and guitarist Stueart Smith. The Eagles' next show will be at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 1, 2023.

Lights and screens illuminate the stage during the opening song of the Eagles' "Hotel California" Tour at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The band got fans to their feet during the nostalgic hit song. 
Lights and screens illuminate the stage during the opening song of the Eagles' "Hotel California" Tour at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The band got fans to their feet during the nostalgic hit song. 
A couple with Eagles and Def Leppard band tees sit among the many fans in attendance for the Eagles concert at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. Fans of all ages attended the event, and the band performed songs from its "Hotel California" album as well as some of its greatest hits.
A couple with Eagles and Def Leppard band tees sit among the many fans in attendance for the Eagles concert at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. Fans of all ages attended the event, and the band performed songs from its "Hotel California" album as well as some of its greatest hits.
A fan with a jean jacket reading "Rock & Roll" finds her seat prior to the Eagles concert at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on March 30, 2023. Fans of all ages attended the event, and the band performed songs from its "Hotel California" album as well as some of its greatest hits.
A fan with a jean jacket reading "Rock & Roll" finds her seat prior to the Eagles concert at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on March 30, 2023. Fans of all ages attended the event, and the band performed songs from its "Hotel California" album as well as some of its greatest hits.
A cast member dressed in a cloak and bellhop costume places the "Hotel California" vinyl on a record player to kick off the Eagles concert on March 30, 2023, at Colonial Life Arena. The band opened up the show with its hit song, "Hotel California."
A cast member dressed in a cloak and bellhop costume places the "Hotel California" vinyl on a record player to kick off the Eagles concert on March 30, 2023, at Colonial Life Arena. The band opened up the show with its hit song, "Hotel California."
Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith plays a double neck guitar during the band's performance of "Hotel California" at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The band opened up the concert with "Hotel California" and closed out with its hit song, "The Best of My Love."
Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith plays a double neck guitar during the band's performance of "Hotel California" at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The band opened up the concert with "Hotel California" and closed out with its hit song, "The Best of My Love."
One of the Eagles' stand-in members plays the drums during the band's performance of "Life in the Fast Lane" at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The band performed songs from its "Hotel California" album as well as some of its greatest hits.
One of the Eagles' stand-in members plays the drums during the band's performance of "Life in the Fast Lane" at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The band performed songs from its "Hotel California" album as well as some of its greatest hits.
Eagles guitarist Vince Gill plays the acoustic guitar during the band's performance of "Hotel California" at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The guitarist joined the band after Glenn Frey, the original guitarist, died in 2016. 
Eagles guitarist Vince Gill plays the acoustic guitar during the band's performance of "Hotel California" at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The guitarist joined the band after Glenn Frey, the original guitarist, died in 2016. 
Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit performs at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The band opened up the night by performing songs from its "Hotel California" album.
Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit performs at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The band opened up the night by performing songs from its "Hotel California" album.
Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh (left) and Steuart Smith (right) perform "New Kid in Town" during the band's "Hotel California" Tour stop at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The band performed songs from its "Hotel California" album as well as some of its greatest hits.
Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh (left) and Steuart Smith (right) perform "New Kid in Town" during the band's "Hotel California" Tour stop at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. The band performed songs from its "Hotel California" album as well as some of its greatest hits.
Don Henley, the last original member of the Eagles, plays the drums during the band's "Hotel California" Tour at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. This is the band's first performance in South Carolina since it came to Greenville in 2022. 
Don Henley, the last original member of the Eagles, plays the drums during the band's "Hotel California" Tour at Colonial Life Arena on March 30, 2023. This is the band's first performance in South Carolina since it came to Greenville in 2022.