As a member of the Eagles Walsh was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001 The Eagles are considered to be one of the most influential bands of the 1970s and they remain one of the bestselling American bands in the history of popular music His creative contribution to music has received praise from many of the best rock guitarists including Led Zeppelins Jimmy Page who said He has a tremendous feel for the instrument Ive loved his style since the early James Gang Eric Clapton said that Hes one of the best guitarists to surface in some time I dont listen to many records but I listen to his The Whos guitarist Pete Townshend said Joe Walsh is a fluid and intelligent player Therere not many like that around