Joseph Fidler "Joe" Walsh (born November 20, 1947)http://arts.enotes.com/contemporary-musicians/walsh-joe-biography is an American guitarist and rock musician. He has served stints in two successful bands, the James Gang and the Eagles. He has also experienced success as a solo artist. Biography Early life A Lakota native of Wichita, Kansas, Walsh and his family lived in Columbus, Ohio for a number of years, and subsequently moved to New York City. Later, Walsh moved to Montclair, New Jersey and attended Montclair High School. He spent time in various bands playing around the Cleveland area, including The Beagles,(Joe's band at this time was actually called the Measles not Beagles) while attending Kent State University. Career In 1969, he replaced Glen Schwartz as lead guitarist for the James Gang, an American power trio. Walsh proved to be the band's star attraction, noted for his innovative rhythm