The Eagles

A new book from author Ronald Brownstein catalogues one of the most prolific years in California cultural history.

Band's 1977 hit was third single from 'Hotel California.'

Browne came up with the original song idea, before Glenn Frey and the Eagles made it their own.

Rousing 'On the Border' lead single helped band court rock AM-radio audience.

Timeless classics.

Band is also reissuing 'Eagles Live' and 'Long Road Out of Eden' on vinyl.

They made their legend in a veritable blink of an eye.

Sessions for a follow-up to 'Hotel California' were dragging on, and their label was growing concerned.

Song actually began life along a lonesome country highway outside Montgomery, Ala.

At the time, the band were the last people to question if others had longevity in them.

The lucky fan will also take home two band-themed face masks.

Jibes at two different Rock Hall inductions downplay five-decade relationship.