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Joe Walsh pops in to the Dole VA to say thanks to Wichita veterans

By Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle

Updated November 11, 2025 8:12 PM

Joe Walsh, a five-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, made a stop by the Robert J. Dole VA Center on Tuesday to spend time with patients at the facility. This weekend he’s bringing his VetsAid concert to Intrust Bank Arena. The concerts are held to raise money for local and regional veteran organizations.

Walsh was born in Wichita in 1947 and has deep family root in the area. His father, an Army Air Force pilot, was killed in a mid-air collision while flying an F-80 over Okinawa in 1949. Walsh went on to international fame in music, first as a member of the James Gang and later with The Eagles.

The concert is Saturday at 6 p.m. at Intrust Bank Arena and features of star-studded lineup including Ryan Bingham and Vince Gill.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, member of the Eagles and Wichita native Joe Walsh made a Veteran's Day appearance on Tuesday at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center to visit with patients. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle

Wichita native Joe Walsh made a Veteran's Day appearance on Tuesday at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle

Joe Walsh is headlining the VetsAid Concert at Intrust Bank Arena this Saturday with all proceeds going to organizations that help local veterans. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle

Joe Walsh at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center on Tuesday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle

Joe Walsh has been active with causes to help veterans. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle

This story was originally published November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM.

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