A native of Wichita, Kansas, Walsh moved to Montclair, New Jersey and attended Montclair High School. He spent time in various bands playing around the Cleveland area while attending Kent State University, but came to widespread attention in 1969 after replacing Glen Schwartz as lead guitarist for The James Gang, an American power trio. Walsh was the standout of the band, noted for his innovative rhythm playing and creative guitar riffs. The James Gang had several minor hits and became an early AOR staple before Walsh left the group in 1971 for a career as a solo artist. Walsh's solo debut was Barnstorm (1972).
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Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh and Joe Vitale)
I'm gonna have my own private party
Gonna invite everyone I know
We'll all have our own personal celebration
I'm gonna send out invitations
To all my friends -- your friends -- and their friends too
We'll all go on a permanent paid vacation
Wouldn't that be fun?
Fun
And if anyone asks you I like having fun
Fun
I like having fun
Here we go now -- (Awesome guitar solo)
Well if I was king I'd sign a proclamation
And if I was president I'd pass a law
And I'd call for a full-blown Senate investigation
Of everyone who wasn't having fun
Fun
If something ain't fun why do it?
I'd rather have fun
That's all there is to it
(c) 1987 Wow & Flutter Music ASCAP/Marinara Music Company BMI