Hotel California Few bands transcend generations with the power and elegance of the Eagles , a group formed in 1971 in Los Angeles and responsible for some of the greatest classics of American rock. With unmistakable vocal harmonies and a sound that blends rock, country, and folk, the group built a career marked by hits such as "Take It Easy ," " New Kid in Town ," " Desperado ," and, of course, " Hotel California ," one of the most iconic songs in the history of moder