Hotel California" is a classic rock song by the Eagles, released in 1977. It tells the story of a weary traveler who arrives at a mysterious hotel in California, only to find himself unable to leave. The song has become an iconic symbol of the 1970s, and has been
The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. With five number-one singles, six number-one albums, six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards, the Eagles were one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s in North America. In addition, they are one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold more than 200 million records worldwide, including 100 million sold in the US alone. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and were ranked number 75 on Rolling Stone's 2010 list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time".