Vince Gill: The INTERESTING Story Behind joining The Eagles PLUS Eric Clapton's Crossroads Concerts 

Vince Gill is an incredible musician and singer, but also an outstanding human being.

I saw him bout 3 times in a short period of time years ago and became a huge fan forever. Would love to meet him one day. He and Mark Knopfler inspired me to take up guitar in my late 50's.

Love Vince as a player ever more because of the guy he is.... class act!!

What a gift the Good Lord gave us in Vince Gill. His talent is almost undescribable. And just a great human being. He is so humble. I know a few people in the music industry in Nashville and they say no matter who you talk to, they say Vince is the nicest, kindest most down to earth guy in town. He'll do anything to help someone, and Amy is the same way. God bless them both. I do get really pissed when people say stuff like, "He's not Glenn Frey.. " He'll never replace Glenn Frey" "Who does he think he is trying to replace Glenn Frey".. people. HE IS NOT trying to replace Glen Frey!!! He is just doing a part to keep probably the best band the world has ever known, to live on and to remember Glen Frey! Henley called him. He didn't call Henley. Let it go! And what a treat to see Vince and Joe Walsh together. Like one of most unlikely combinations I thought I would ever see. Kind'a like Robert Plant and Allison Krause. Who would have ever thunk it!. Lucky for all us music fans, these combinations just happen to have come together for us to enjoy.

i can understand when people say it isn't the same, it isn't glenn frey but what do you do shut it down. i'm glad that somebody continued to play the music. the fact that it's one of my favorites makes it that much better.

Vince can play with anybody. One of the most talented guitar players ever.

Wow, I didn't know Vince was in Pure Prairie League. What a great band that was. Great lyrics and fantastic musicianship.

Saw Vince at Crossroads at MSG NY. Just a mind blowing guy! Love him, wonderful musician and person. God Bless him.

Great interview Joe. You make people feel comfortable. It's appreciated! Nice to hear from Vince Gill !

Thank you, Joe and Vince! What a great 3-part interview!

Love this man! I’m a lifelong metalhead and really don’t respect any modern, popular country artists, but Vince is on a totally different level than almost any artist in any genre. His musicianship is world-class. There is no better guitarist on the planet. And his voice is pure and his writing is elegant and beautiful. But his soul is what really sets him apart. I was watching an Eagles concert on TV for 30 minutes before I realized he was in the band. This is a guy that can tower over anyone on a stage and he just sat back and honored the songs. To be that great and that humble at the same time... it’s basically unheard of. I really can’t say enough. Thanks for posting this video.

What a great interview. Vince is one nice guy.

I am not big into country but, Vince turned me on to what is really good. I love that he is also into blue grass which I really like. Appears to be a very nice person.

I do love me some Vince Gill. Close your eyes and hear him sing that line, "Oh the lonely sound of my voice calling --- Is driving me insane..." Beautiful.

Joe-I just wanted to let you know what I really treasure these interviews with you and Vince. You've got such a great interview style and man, I always love hearing Vince joking around and his great stories. You both had me laughing out loud many times in the middle of the night. It's nice to laugh once in awhile, this year being so tough and all. Vince is just such an amazing musician and a gentleman, I can't think of a more perfect match than him being in the Eagles. Thanks for letting us sit in on your wonderfully jovial conversation. God Bless You Guys!

Vince is one of the good guys in the biz for sure. As always, thanks for these Joe. You may have the coolest job in the world!

In 2019 I toured the Musicians Hall of Fame Museum and It was so cool. It's definitely a must see when going to Nashville!

Vince is a treasure.

There were a bunch of country artist got together and each one would do an eagles soung i believe the album was common threads i believe and up till then i never paid a lot of attention to Vince but after he nailed the song i cant tell you why i became a fan

Joe, have you ever done a interview of Paul Yandell? I would love to watch it.

Vince's guitar skills are every bit as good as any of the Eagles, including Don Fender. His voice is better than any.

Vince Gill can be whatever he wants to be. He is so great by himself or with the Eagles, I loved him in Pure Prairie League, so he can do it all. Great Man.

Vince Gill is one of my favorite people on the planet. Always seems humble and respectful. And fun, too.

I met Vince in 15 and became fairly well acquainted with him. My wife died in October 2016 and I was at the opry in December. Vince knew I was in the audience and dedicated “go rest high” to me and my late wife. What a guy!

I saw Vince with the Eagles in Feb 2023. I’ve seen the Eagles, 3 times prior with Glen Frey. My seats were closer to Vince than any other member on this particular night. He was on fire. Having a ball. Vocally fit the songs perfectly. I’m so thankful there are down to earth musicians like Vince out there.

Vince Gill is truly god’s gift to mankind especially now in an era of sub par human beings.

Didn’t know much about Vince until he came to the Eagles. Now I’m a total fan. Fabulous musician and so down to earth and kind to the fans as well. Amazing how he’s stayed so humble. Wonderful voice, great guitar player and musician.

Vince Gill is a national treasure.

Vince Gill is a class act. A great singer and musician in his own right. Of course he can't sound like Glenn Frey did but Glenn couldn't have sounded like Vince either. I'm just happy that he is helping keep the Eagles great music alive.

How can you not love the humility of these two men.

Vince is so humble. That’s a sign of his true greatness.

Vince adds a lot to The Eagles as an Eagles fan and a Vince Gill fan I want to say to Vince directly Vince you do a great job ,thank you for taking this on . As a guitar player myself Vince has been a big influence my playing. God bless !

To me, Vince Gill is the perfect fit for the Eagles. He is an already an established known musician but he has a great voice with the perfect voice range for the songs plus a very talented guitarist. As a longtime Eagles fan it does my heart good that they chose Vince Gill.

I LOVE the Eagles!!! I also love Vince Gill! He was the only choice for the Eagles after Glenn’s death. Perfect fit! ♥️

I went to see the Eagles (with Vince Gill) at Reunion Arena in Dallas several years ago. Being from Oklahoma and a country connoisseur, I've always been a big Vince Gill fan...so I was excited to see him perform with such an iconic band. As I listened to every song, absolutely glued to my seat, I wondered, who was most in awe? Is Vince thinking "wow, I can't believe I'm performing with the Eagles" or are the Eagles thinking "wow, we've got Vince Gill on stage with us". It was an incredible concert. The best I've seen yet. In my opinion, they couldn't have chosen a better voice or musical talent.

Big Vince Gill fan before Eagles. What a musician, voice and human. Love him 😘

I love Vince’s humble nature in knowing that he isn’t Glenn and that he himself doesn’t want to sing “new kid in town” but that he wants to do his part in “keeping this thing rolling.” I love that statement because without talented musicians like Vince, music like The Eagles would someday never be performed again. Keep the music we love alive!

Got to see him play with Eagles and he is an excellent singer. While he doesn’t sing Glenn Frey’s songs in the exact same way, he sings them in his own manner and still kills it. Eagles are lucky to have him.

It's funny to hear him talk about guys that he considers "legends"... he's so humble he doesn't even consider himself one of those legends. Which of course he is.

Vince is 100% correct when Clapton calls you just say YES!!!!!

Vince Gill is likely the only guy on earth that could join Eagles and not make them worse. Great talent, perfect blend....it is a gift from god that he did the gig.

Truely one of the few great humble guitarists of our time. He can play anything, Reminds me of my hero Glen Campbell. Look him up if you wanna see an old school guy who could play or sing anything

My favorite singer, songwriter, guitarist. Humble and kind.

Vince is one of those guys who is so dang good, and so humble he is able to step up on stage with The Eagles and know exactly why he is there...but not make a big deal out of it...just do what he can to make the music live. I think that Don Henley knows that, and knows that Vince has nothing but respect for what The Eagles mean to a lot of us. All of these facts are part of why they seem to have melded together so effortlessly. There will never be another Glenn Frey, but the music...the music we love still has a home, and that is a good thing.

Vince is actually a great choice to be in the Eagles. He’s a veteran highly skilled singer who’s down to earth and has that country background that so many Eagles songs incorporate. Of course there are people who are hard to replace in any band but Vince shouldn’t worry about the people who don’t want him there and focus on enjoying his time in the band. None of us know when the end comes...

"They quit playing Elvis, they'll quit playing you." Very profound!

Vince does seem like a decent man. He is absolutely right about his place in the Eagles. Of course everyone would rather see Glenn. But he's gone. Vince is a top notch talent and he does a great job. He deserves a little more respect. I hope to get to see him with them one of these days.

Vince is one best guitar players ever. I was guilty of painting him as a country singer, who was certainly talented, but did not understand his guitar prowess. He's top five in my book.

This just shows what a sincere, humble person Vince is. We all know what an amazing musician and singer he is.

Vince is a humble man and I have always loved his solo career. What an absolute perfect fit he is with the Eagles. Sadly it had to happen after losing Glenn but every time I hear him with them I’m truly in awe of what he brings to that band. Hoping they release another live set from this Hotel California tour because it is sounding incredible.

Guys.. it was January 2016, a blizzard hit Nashville. Only 6” of snow shut the entire city down. My wife and I looking for anything that was open found tickets at the Ryman. Vince showed up to fill vacancy due to the weather. This was right after Glenn passed away. He sang a couple eagles songs and one was desperado. He got half way through first verse started to lose it. Glen was a friend of his. He started it over and god damn it was magic man..I wish that was on tape seriously not a single dry eye in the place. Vince you’re the shit man, I’ve always seen you as a player growing up not so much as a singer guy. You inspire me today.

Vince is a very humble guy... and to be honest with you... the Eagles are lucky to have him aboard... he's an extremely talented man...

They could not have found a more perfect fit to replace the late Glen Frey than the Great Vince Gill !✔✔✔ He is absolutely one of the best Guitar Players on the Planet 🌏 and has one of the best Voices on the Planet 🌏!✔✔✔ He is such a Outstanding Human Being as well !✔✔✔ Love me Some Vince Gill !!!✔✔✔ A True Eagle 🦅!!!✔

I've been a Vince Gill fan since he played with Delbert McClinton. I just flew down to Orlando on 2/24/22 to see him play with the Egales and the show just incredible. I;m a 56 year old guitar picker and have played professionally since I was 17 years old, I come from a family of musicians. My 86 year old father is who I went to the concert with. He is a huge Egales fan and a VG fan as well. When Don Henley introduced Vince, the crowd went WILD! Even Joe Walsh didnt receive the ovation Vince did and he mentioned it in a humorous good-sport way. This guy is REAL and REAL good! Love his playing, singing and song writing skills and ALWAYS will... Vince will always be known for his playing chops and being just a good good guy!

I was lucky enough to see the Eagles here in New Zealand when they played here last - ( 2018 I think) I honestly never thought I would ever live to see Vince Gill live, it was wonderful & a dream come true. I think he is a good fit for the band, obviously we would all love Glen Frey to be still here but Vince & his son are a great addition.

Love this man! I’m a lifelong metalhead and really don’t respect any modern, popular country artists, but Vince is on a totally different level than almost any artist in any genre. His musicianship is world-class. There is no better guitarist on the planet. And his voice is pure and his writing is elegant and beautiful. But his soul is what really sets him apart. I was watching an Eagles concert on TV for 30 minutes before I realized he was in the band. This is a guy that can tower over anyone on a stage and he just sat back and honored the songs. To be that great and that humble at the same time... it’s basically unheard of. I really can’t say enough. Thanks for posting this video.

Joe, I don't think even you know how much these interviews mean to real music lovers like myself , I get to see another side of the artist like Vince gill , which isn't really my favorite but then you opened up another platform to be looked at , I can't thank you enough , I'm hoping to visit the museum next year and I know that I will enjoy it, who knows, I may even bump into you , thanks again Joe

Vince is the most humble person you could ever meet...

Artists in every genre of music have a shelf life, It's just a fact.. And a lot of them fear the thought of not being relevant but that is something Vince shouldn't worry about with his catalog of music.. Great music just has a way of being discovered by the following generations.. Much like music by the Eagles, Vince Gill's music is also timeless & that means he'll always be relevant.. Great Interview Joe.. BTW I just can't get into top 40 Country radio today.. 90% of the country acts just come across as fake & it's not memorable country.. It seems like they all sing about taking their 4-wheel drive truck out to the Barn on Friday & staying drunk with their group of friends till Saturday night then going to church on Sunday ( Like we all do, right? ) There are still a few good country acts but they are the minority not the majority..

After watching this I now have a lot more respect for Mr. Vince Gill. This is the first time I've ever listened to an interview of him. He is so down to earth, and he seems like a regular guy. He has not let his success, or all the fame and fortune go to his head.

Vince Gill! An example of the sweet spirit that Jesus wants us all to have. God bless ya' Vince.

Negative comments?? I can’t think of anyone better to be apart of the Eagles than Vince Gill!!!

Went and seen the Eagles play in Tulsa last month. The crowd went absolutely insane when Don Henley announced Vince Gill. Fantastic show and Vince did an incredible job filling in for Glenn Frey.

Hey Joe, hope all is well. You established such great rapport with Vince that all of your interview segments with VG are especially enjoyable. Everyone is muddling through a disruptive and difficult time because of this devastating pandemic so the heartfelt joy that these interviews give me and so many others is a blessing. Thank you. Thank you very much..

Vince, I have been a huge Eagles fan since 1974 and have seen them 11 times and Henley solo once. When I heard you were joining the Eagles I wasn’t familiar with your work too much. I must say I am very pleased that you joined and once again Don’s instincts were 100% spot on. You are humble and appreciative of the opportunity and I am so glad you have enjoyed the success. I also love you and Amy as a couple. In this day and age of turmoil in relatIonships you two are a great role model of what can be. You are truly blessed and the Eagles and us fans are blessed to have you

It saddens me to hear him say that people have criticized him for being in the Eagles. I just saw them in Jacksonville (3/25), and he was amazing. Rarely do you get to see three virtuosos on one stage with Vince Gill, Joe Walsh, and Steuart Smith! Vince Gill is a breath of fresh air and a truly humble man.

Best channel on RU-vid keeps delivering, incredible. THANK YOU JOE!

He is also awesome playing bluegrass, amazing, T he Eagles hit gold with Vince . An Amazing player and songwriter. He also has wonderful life Partner Amy. God Bless you both and your family.

Joe you have a talent for interviews. You know when to listen as well as when to prompt. Vince Gill has a thousand tales he can tell and he tells them all well. I enjoyed all three parts of his interview very much.

Vince is very under-rated. He is a great musician who doesn’t get enough credit for what he’s contributed to the music world. I enjoyed this interview!

WOW that’s SO good.... “ hey kid, they quit playing Elvis, they’re gonna quit playing you” good stuff

The lyrics in take it to the limit are amazing. You can spend all your time making money. You can spend all your love making time. If it all fell to pieces tomorrow would you still be mine. Just great lyrics it just gets to me thank don and Glen

Vince there is no one that could do a better job than you and you are a great guy Glen is proud of you doing it

Vince Gill is one of those guys that I have never heard anyone say a negative thing about. He’s a monumentally talented guy who is just as regular as cheese and humble to a fault. I think the only thing that I have ever heard that could be construed as “ negative “ was said by Lewis Black. He said that Vince and Amy were such wonderful people, that it made home feel like a shit human being. So, if you can interpret that as “ negative “..... there you are.

Man I really dig Vince. Conway twitty. Awesome. Nice to see he's with the Eagles now. Im a rock guy myself but all of our roots in music come from the same exact places. Great interview! I love these.

Vince has done an amazing job with the Eagles. After this interview I have even more respect for him. So humble.

I've checked out everything I've been able to find about Vince. It was gratifying to watch that piece about John Hughey. Talk about fate - what a great match up. Twitty moving away from the steel guitar sound was one of the typical and biggest mistakes the country music business made in those years.

Bottom line, Vince Gill is a "Gem" , and it doesn't matter what environment he gets into. Amazing triple threat. Love every thing about this amazing player, singer, and writer..Vince, I doubt you can ever know how much you've meant to us all....thank you sir. You are such an amazing talent.

How could anyone not like Vince? He's a helluva musician and a genuine nice fella..Years ago he jammed with us at a bluegrass festival..nice then...nice now..Thanks Joe

I went to the Hotel California tour in Little Rock AR in 2022, & I was highly impressed with Vince Gill's part with the Eagles! No, it's not the same, but it's pretty dang close, & just as good. Great job, Vince!

Saw the. Eagles in March in Tampa. Vince is just fine with me for doing New Kid in Town. The group has lost nothing (with all due respect to Glen Fry) by adding Vince. My son, who had no idea who Vince is, was looking him up on the internet about halfway thru the show.

I always knew Vince was a monster guitarist. Sings like a bird and plays every style you can think of. Los Angeles

A great interview Joe - well done on all three parts. You have managed, once again, to capture the essence of the artist. Vince Gill comes across as a humble, sincere, genuine and great guy, not to mention an awesome musician and a great storyteller. Was lucky enough to see my favourite band and my favourite country artist when the Eagles toured Australia last March (2019) with Vince Gill. Seems like a lifetime ago, when the world was a different place...who knows if we'll ever get to see them here again??

In 2013, Vince played a little festival in a town in north west Florida, Niceville, at the Mullet Festival. It was an incredible experience. He is a rare man. I had no idea he was picked up by The Eagles until he was introduced by Don at Dodger Stadium July 2017 at the Classic West concert. What an incredible treat.

Vince is and always has been a real musician. Right there with the best!

We saw The Eagles in Houston in May. It was such a great concert! I hope Vince feels the love! When they introduced him the audience went wild! Being an OK girl, I was cheering loudly too! So proud of our Oklahoman!! ❤️

Joe you really do have a great show here you respect the Artist and let them talk after you ask a question alot of the others cut them off before they even get a chance to answer, thank you

This just shows what a sincere, humble person Vince is. We all know what an amazing musician and singer he is.

What a great interview. It's hard not to like Vince. Just honest, pleasant, and talented.

Another great interview Joe. The music business is got to be one of the hardest businesses around and Vince Gill is the true diamond in the rough. What a great guy and so interesting to hear him talk about his career. His time with the Eagles is fantastic along with all the other performers he’s been with.

Vince Gill's version of "I Can't Tell You Why" (which featured Tim Schmit - one of the Eagles as well as cowriter and original lead vocalist of the song) is right up there with the original.

Vince Gill is one of my favorite people in this world, like Willie Nelson, two of the most wise and humble people that ever graced the earth!! Vince and Willie are both like my lost Dad, (grew up without a father) but their music and humility taught me so much about what life is really all about, family, country and patriotism. But most of all treat folks the way you want to be treated regardless of race or religion or any of the things people use for excuses! That's what I heard Willie say in an interview once and it stuck with me forever ( as it should)! 😉😇😇 Love watching Vince tell stories about his past experiences in life... makes you realize when you sing from your heart and not your brain the songs always hit harder over the airwaves!! 😉😇 Quote from Vince in an interview! BOTH Living Legend's!!

When country music started going pop back in the late 80's, along came Vince Gill and a handful of others and saved it. Today country music is some sort of mesh of electronics and pop overload. As with most popular music, branding is more important then truth to the music. Vince was and is the real deal.

What a delightful bit of story telling.

How beautiful to listen to two lovely people talking from the heart

"what do I wear?' hahaha, how great was John Hughey. Another fantastic series of interviews Joe! Vince received an ultimate compliment from Clapton.

When I first heard Vince,I was blown away,man he's one awesome singer,hitting them high notes as easy as he does it,just amazing,I love all his songs,I can do some of them but not all of them, He's a great man,I love him in Christ!

I appreciate Vince for doing his part to help keep the Eagles going and I’m sure Glenn is smiling down on them all. Can’t wait to see them live about a month from now!

Pure class act!

This guy is a great interviewer. He seems to keep his subjects comfortable and just stays quiet and let’s them tell their story. He asks relevant questions. I enjoy all of his interviews.