Originally written by Joe Walsh along with Glenn Frey and Don Henley, “Life in the Fast Lane” first appeared on the Eagles’ legendary 1976 album Hotel California. The song’s signature riff, created by Walsh during a jam session, became one of the most recognizable in rock history and helped define the band’s edgier sound during that era. In this CMT Crossroads performance, Walsh’s sharp, expressive guitar tone and effortless charisma blend perfectly with Gibbons’ gritty blues style. The two trad