8:30 a.m. - The Eagles Coming to NLR

Arkansas fans of the world-famous band The Eagles can see the group in person at Alltel Arena next month.
 
The band will perform in North Little Rock on September 16 as part of its “Long Road Out Of Eden Tour,” the name of the group's latest No. 1. album.

Tickets go on sale August 18 at 10:00 a.m., and prices range from $41.75 to $151.75. Each buyer is limited to eight tickets.

The band - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit - will be performing current hits from Long Road Out of Eden including “How Long" and “Busy Being Fabulous” as well as their classics that date back to the 1970s.

The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earning five #1 U.S. singles and four Grammy Awards. Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 is the best-selling album of all time, exceeding sales of 29 million units. The band's Hotel California and Their Greatest Hits Volume 2 have sold more than 16 and 11 million albums respectively. The Eagles were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

The Eagles have teamed up with iloveallaccess.com to offer the ultimate fan experience for the upcoming concert featuring a variety of VIP ticket packages. Fans can also visit the band's website for more information.

Tickets will be available at the Alltel Arena Box Office, all ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 501-975-7575 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. The American Express Early On Sale begins Monday, August 11 at 10:00 a.m. through Sunday, August 17 at 10:00 p.m.

The Eagles soared to fame in the 70s, broke up in 1982, and got back together in 1994. Their latest album "Long Road Out of Eden" has been certified platinum seven times. Released October 30th, the album debuted at number one, with sales of 711,000 units, and in only 9 weeks became the biggest selling album by a group in 2007, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The Eagles won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for "How Long."