Instagram/Vince Gill & Joe Walsh & Music Eagles play without Joe Walsh for first time in 51 years; Vince Gill covers his classic hits amid fan heckling at Sphere show. April 29, 2026 AceShowbiz - During an Eagles concert in January, the band performed without guitarist Joe Walsh for the first time in 51 years due to Walsh being hospitalized with the flu. Vince Gill, who joined the Eagles in 2017 after Glenn Frey's passing, stepped in to sing Walsh's songs, including classics like "Life's Been Good" and "In the City," adding his own melodic touch to the performances.