Following the success of their No. 1 album, Long Road Out of Eden, the Eagles will perform live at Utah's state-of-the-art Rio Tinto Stadium in the venue's first-ever concert on May 9, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. MT. The band - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit - will perform current hits from Long Road Out of Eden including "How Long" and "Busy Being Fabulous" as well as their classic songs in the legendary rockers' final appearance in the United States this year.
On Saturday, January 24 at 10 AM, tickets go on sale to the general public via www.RioTintoStadium.com, while the Stadium's west-side ticket windows open Monday, January 26 at 10 AM for in-person purchases. Tickets for the May 9 concert, which starts at 8:00 p.m. MT, go on sale to SATURDAY at 10:00 a.m. at www.RioTintoStadium.com. Prices are $50, $85, $125, $175 for the four seating areas (please see attached Stadium map jpeg). To purchase wheelchair-accessible seating or for customer service, please call (888) 477-5849.
Long Road Out of Eden has been certified seven times Platinum by the RIAA. 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."
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.
Please visit the band's Web site at www.eaglesband.com and www.myspace.com/eaglesmusic for more information.
About Rio Tinto Stadium
Rio Tinto Stadium is a state-of-the-art, sports and entertainment facility in Utah, providing a stunning new home for world-class events, one with breathtaking views of both the Oquirrh and Wasatch Mountain ranges. Rio Tinto Stadium opened its doors for the first time on Thursday, October 9, 2008, with Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer action televised before an international audience.
The Stadium, host of the 2009 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, is a new class of venue in the Intermountain West, attracting events that would not otherwise visit Utah, bolstering the state's reputation as an international sports and entertainment destination. The diversity of events attracted to Rio Tinto Stadium brings significant media attention, positively impacts tourism efforts and creates numerous job opportunities on both permanent and seasonal bases.
Located in Sandy, Utah, at the heart of the Wasatch Front, Rio Tinto Stadium is conveniently accessed from major transportation arteries Interstate-15 as well State Street, between 9000 South and 9400 South. The venue resides just 15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and 25 minutes from SLC International Airport. The venue seats 20,008 people for various sporting events, including Real Salt Lake games, with capacity rising to 25,000 for concerts and other events. Stadium amenities include 32 luxury suites, a 2,000-square foot Stadium Club, 1,000 club seats, five locker rooms, a 60-foot Video Board, and ribbon LED boards on both the east and west fascia.
