MUMBAI: It has been 40 years since The Eagles first began to bring us top-notch music with great songwriting and marvelous harmonies and finally we now have their journey captured on a documentary film - which chronicles the history of one of America’s most influential bands.

The Film titled History Of The Eagles – The Story OF An American Band releases this weekend on Universal Music on DVD and Blu-Ray formats and will be aired exclusively on the HISTORY TV18 this 28 & 29 June’13 in two episodes.

Directed by Alison Ellwood, along with the producer (and Academy Award-winning documentarian), Alex Gibney, the documentary meticulously crafts an intimate patchwork of rare archival material, concert footage, and unseen home movies exploring the evolution and enduring popularity of one of America’s truly definitive bands.

This exceptional documentary film includes History of the Eagles Part One which explores the creation and rise to fame in the 1970’s through their breakup in 1980 and Part Two- which details the band’s reunion in 1994 through the ‘Hell Freezes Over Tour’ to present day. The film does capture the highs and the lows of the band’s career and as Glen Frey sums it up by saying….”it’s a journey from ‘innocence to experience’”.

Speaking on the release, Sunil D’Sa, vice-president, marketing Universal Music India said, “This `History of the Eagles’ documentary film being released on DVD / Blu-Ray is not just a film for the Eagles’ fans, but it’s for every `music’ fan out there. It’s a look into the fascinating journey of one the greatest bands of all time, right from their inception to present day. And what makes this film even more special is the incredible archival footage and never-before-seen home videos that have been intelligently put together by director Allison Ellwood to make for very intriguing viewing! And what better than a partner like History TV18 to premiere this film in India and bring out the story of the legendary Eagles to far reaching audiences out here.”

A+E Networks | TV18 vice-president & head marketing Sangeetha Aiyer said, “At History TV18, it is our constant endeavour to create initiatives that reflect a perfect mélange of being informative, yet at the same time, entertaining. We’re very happy to partner Universal Music on bringing out the untold story of this truly iconic band.”

While personal stories from band members, managers, and music-industry luminaries frame the narrative, it’s the unexpected moments—recording sessions, backstage interactions, and even a whimsical sequence from the Desperado ‘cover’ shoot—that convey the extraordinary bond linking artists, music, and the times (an era when country-tinged rock and finely-honed harmonies spoke to a nation still reeling from unrest).

The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earned five No. 1 US singles and six 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 Eagles Greatest Hits, Vol 2 have sold more than 16 million and 11 million albums, respectively.  The Eagles were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. 

The `History Of The Eagles’ is available on DVD & Blu-Ray exclusively on Universal Music