James Gang - Walk Away - Live 1971 | Rock Music Legacy

James Gang - Walk Away - Live 1971 | OVVA ROCK

Shortly after this was recorded Joe Walsh quit The James Gang - Band and moved to Boulder Colorado to start his solo career. His producer Bill Szymczyk had moved to Denver to start his Tumblweed Records label. Tommy Bolin Archives co-founder Michael Drumm was at their grand opening party and witnessed Tommy Bolin meeting Joe for the first time. Needless to say they became buds. Tommy turned Joe onto Kenny Passarelli who immediately was brought into Barnstorm who then recorded their debut as the

Joe Walsh brings raw power and playful energy to the stage with this unforgettable live performance of “Rocky Mountain Way” on The Midnight Special. Airing in 1973, the performance captures Walsh at the height of his early solo career — slinging his trademark slide guitar riffs, sporting his wry sense of humor, and commanding the stage with effortless cool. Originally released in 1973 on the album The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get, “Rocky Mountain Way” became one of Walsh’s signature song

Filmed on August 17, 1973, Joe Walsh delivered a raw, energetic performance of “Rocky Mountain Way” on The Midnight Special. Backed by his band Barnstorm and showcasing his signature talk box guitar tone, Walsh captures the spirit of his 1973 hit. “Rocky Mountain Way” was released in 1973 on Walsh’s solo album The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get. Co-written with members of Barnstorm, the song became one of Walsh’s most enduring tracks—blending blues rock swagger, slide guitar flourishes, an