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Don Felder Heaven & Hell, my life in the Eagles

[@edwardmorton6691]

Don Felder one of the coolest guys on earth. Very humble but extremely principled. Great guitarist.

[@guitarbytes]

Very patient guy to endure all those interruptions. It was almost unlistenable.

[@fmbbeachbum8163]

You do know it's the Howard Stern Show right?

[@shanewilson199]

@@fmbbeachbum8163 Howard knows how to pace an interview. He’s a master. Weird hearing Artie’s voice.

[@msr1116]

It's Howard interview style, Larry King has done the same....much to the irritation of certain viewers. It really doesn't bother me too much but depends on my mood at that particular time.

[@citygirl5705]

@@shanewilson199 Howard is a liberal sell out now.

[@coolmacatrain9434]

@@shanewilson199 Only americans could stomach stern ...he is bloody awful at interviewing guests. He never shuts his bloody mouth

[@Tuftsedge1]

Howard stern interviews himself and don felder just happened to be in the room.

[@jimmy5634]

Howard Stern = loss

[@ginichimaru2712]

Per usual

[@keithjohnston5936]

Felder got used to it with Henley and Fry. There’s ego and there’s talent. Not to take away from H&F, they had talent for sure, but they had ego to spare. My $0.02.

[@matthewhoyt7090]

So true

[@onemondaynight]

Yeah, it is annoying.

[@tomdecuca3627]

This guy was the nuts and bolts of the Eagles. His playing always contained "signature" licks that were really memorable and stylized. Very articulate player. Everything he did had so much taste.

[@markboland8197]

All I can taste is hair

[@petersonlafollette3521]

He added texture to their paint- he displayed cool under pressure of Eagles HUGE egos...

[@mandingo9999998]

No he wasn't the nuts and bolts of the Eagles.. how absurd. He was a talented, incredible guitar player. But what made the Eagles was the song writing that's all that mattered, and it was Don Henley and Glenn. Without the songs they were nothing. Even Hotel California was a fragment brought in by Felder... Henley crafted a riff into a song, including writing the lyrics in the arc of that amazing album.

[@chrisyasus8912]

Yet they said 95% of it was just whatever type stuff... man

[@bobbie1st]

When you look at the guys that were in the Eagles there were 3 who took their careers to the top. Henley, Frey and Walsh. Nuff said.

[@timothyantoine5321]

Feldar and Walsh really seemed to enjoy playing together .

[@petemoore8923]

I love Done Felder because his solos have tremendous feeling and you can sing them back to yourself.

[@michaelwadsworth3847]

Who was that nerd pretending to interview him What a prat

[@seanjones2456]

If this guy doesn't have a podcast, it's a crime. What a voice and I bet he has a million cool stories!

[@davidb.slatton885]

I've heard interviewers say that "Felder was no Glenn Frey or Don Henley" and I say not very many people can match Don Felder's playing..the speed(when needed), the emotion, the playing for whatever music he is involved with, and not trying to grab the spotlight...a true artist.

[@thomaspalazzi7795]

Like the playing on Hotel California Song

[@Ston247]

Don Felder is a *natural.* He was born to play guitar.

[@cherylconley8985]

Saw Don with Styx in St Augustine a few years ago and he was awesome

[@benny-boy]

Don Felder, forever the gentleman.

[@quinnrollen]

Saw Don open for Styx and Foreigner years ago at the Bowl in Santa Barbara. Would have paid the full ticket price just to see him. Great show!

[@markmoorhead1442]

Don Felder, he was so interesting to listen to and very patient with Stern who interrupted him way too often

[@allanlabay1433]

Nice and patient guy.. Rock on Don felder..🎻🎸🎵🎶👍

[@jameshatchett5589]

Holy shit Howard, quit interrupting the guitar god

[@jonnuanez2843]

I could hear his stories for hours.

[@marksc1929]

Felder did drugs , put up with Henley and Frey ..and the rock n roll scene for 40 odd years ....and still looks like a million bucks

[@BarneyRq1d]

Felder should have a syndicated radio show, maybe a once week thing like some other articulate music greats. Very interesting, well spoken guy with a sense of humor and no apparent bitterness. Sensational guitar player too.

[@peteperez6034]

Stern never shuts up !!

[@SJtoobsox]

Coke

[@fifthbusiness1678]

When he’s excited about a guest, he does tend to interrupt a lot.

[@johndoyle2429]

Pete, I totally agree with you their as well. Does Stern ever shuts up. Sometimes he likes hearing his own voice.

[@johndoyle2429]

Funny he mentions the Rolling stones. The Eagles are far better than the Rolling stones.

[@thomaspalazzi7795]

Hahahahahahaha!! That's Hilarious!!!

[@4freki]

The finest Eagle ever, no ego, no resentment, just class and talent. The Eagles would be a shadow of themselves without him.

[@plasticweapon]

you don't understand him or the eagles at all.

[@4freki]

@@plasticweapon , how could you possibly know what I understand about the Eagles or Don Felder after just a few words ? How many times you see them live Mr. Plastic ? I bought Desperado in 1973 when I was 12 yrs old with money I made by cutting lawns and never looked back. On the Boarder was a huge change in direction for the band, largely because of Felder’s influence and of course, let’s not forget Hotel California. I would suggest you read Felder’s book, Heaven and Hell, my life in the Eagles. If you are a serious Eagles fan, it’s a must read. Have a great day. 🎶🎶🎶

[@thecman26]

Put the pipe down

[@mauriceclemens3286]

He’s such a great guitarist. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Shah-of-the-Shinebox]

Don Felder is such a class act and very underrated guitarist. Too bad he was treated horribly by Henley and Frey, and I'm still a huge Eagles fan.

[@JokersWild70]

Henley especially sounds like a real ego'd out dick. Can't deny his talent, but at least Don still owns part of the Eagles and gets paid.

[@billmers3219]

@@JokersWild70 oh that's cool, I didn't realize that! I bet Henley hates to write that check out at the end of the month Lol

[@JokersWild70]

@@billmers3219 I have no doubt that he absolutely hates Don Felder still owning part of the Eagles, lol. But, Felder was also the CFO of Eagles, Inc. and Henley (and maybe Frey too) illegally fired him as both CFO and took away his partnership. That was a big no no on their part, so Felder sued them and won in court. It sounds like at the end, there was a lot of tension between Henley, Frey, and Felder. I think they all had had enough of each other. But, Felder did write the music and guitar solos (including Walsh's solo) for the song "Hotel California," so no denying the guys talent. Hell, everyone in that band was talented!

[@tomsutton1868]

@@JokersWild70 they absolutely were all talented! But credit where credit is due, Felder may have brought guitar solos and riffs to the ground for certain songs, but not once did he have any completed lyrics. That was where Henley and Fry both shone. Felder absolutely deserves to be recognised for his inputs, but he also considered himself a song writer. That, unfortunately, he was not.

[@jeromyw8075]

@@JokersWild70 Felder didn't win in court. They settled out of court. Felder was pretty damn silly for thinking he deserved equal pay as Henley and Frey though. The guy only has about 10 writing credits to his name under the Eagles and a single lead vocal credit. That's certainly not worth equal pay with the two main songwriters and singers.

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

a great guitarist, one of the best.......... smooth is how i would describe him...

[@marcspardello1254]

It's incredible how humble Don is ?

[@bearcatdude3993]

Just went to his concert in Lawrenceberg IN. One of the best shows I've seen. You can see he truly loves to play music for his fans. After the concert, Don came out onto the stage for about 20 minutes and signed autographs. WHO DOES THAT ANYMORE?? I was lucky enough to get my ticket signed. Such a class act!

[@mrsmacca126]

Felder is a true GENTLEMAN. ALWAYS. What a lovely, kind, generous soul.💓

[@debradonato7363]

His Book Was FABulousNESS ♥️🌟💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🎸🎸

[@billmers3219]

Would have been nice to listen to Felder tell the story... Without getting interrupted every friggin second

[@rogerwilliams5366]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@tangentz0007]

yes Stern thinks he's the star all the time.

[@chriswinter8255]

Totally! Shut the fuck up, Stern!!!

[@mariagleiser7355]

Don’t listen to Howard if you to HEAR an interview

[@yellingelk]

Stern makes me sick... always has! Always gotta be the centre of attention... a big mouthed twat! Can't believe the guy got so successful.

[@bobmazzola6089]

Such a talented guitarist! Seems like a pretty decent guy. He should still be playing with them.

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Glenn and other Don are total pricks. Don H. Has about 50 people working full time flagging eagles songs/covers.

[@wueskew169]

Howard is such a great interviewer.

[@JB19504]

I just red Don's book. It s a great read. Took me about 4 days to finish it, and it was very enjoyable. The first 100 pages are mainly about him growing up. When he moved to California, that's when the fun begins!

[@marieweiss1634]

What a nice, humble, super talented man

[@bernardberben4852]

Felder truly made the Eagles. His personal licks he added to the songs were really enjoyable and improved them. I especially loved the licks he added to "lyin eyes" in the live performance.

[@davebowrin7361]

Felder did so much for the Eagles that was taken for granted and unrated.

[@patrickfennell6372]

Would have loved to listen to Stephen Stills, Tom Petty and Don Felder play together, what music they would make.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Don Felder was my first crush and being at a concert, down front of the stage, I was mesmerized by his fingering. I had never seen anyone play like that and I couldn’t look away. (it might be that some of the “cigarette” smoke in the air, in addition to whatever was being passed around on the floor “seats,” caused a slight delay in synapses firing.) Loved his smile. Damn, he was it for me!

[@angelahensley5998]

Yes he certainly is, AND always has been, a very handsome man!

[@markboland8197]

Is that you showing off your box in the early video footage with him? You have a handsome clitoris if it is.

[@markboland8197]

Whaaat? You got fingered by Felder? Where? In his car, at your house? I need details.

[@clintfan38]

Don Felder is the man!!! Great interview. Thanks for posting.

[@petersonlafollette3521]

He successfully toured SoCal recently- his talent carried it, not just the Eagles tunes.

[@CasperLCat]

Felder got his revenge on Henley and Frey. He’s still alive, he looks terrific, he’s handsomer than those guys anyway, and he’s still a wonderful human being.

[@jeromyw8075]

A less successful career...

[@kathylucas6587]

Absolutely! He looks awesome. Aging beautifully. He’s a great interview.

[@rottierumbles9451]

and to top it off HE wrote their best and most popular song.

[@mariagleiser7355]

@@jeromyw8075 net worth in 2020 was $60 million. I think he’s ok - lol

[@reggieanticamara09]

@@jeromyw8075 better than your bank account

[@mackmaloney3776]

"Heaven & Hell" - great book by Don Felder

[@debradonato7363]

Don Felder was Raised Right‼️‼️

[@williammacdonald9271]

Geez Howard, LET HIM TELL HIS STORY

[@Realmikesambo]

Never realized how cool Felder was/is.

[@RayR]

Don, my favorite Eagle. He always treated people right, unlike...

[@bobbybob8796]

Don seems like such a great guy....can't say that for the "others." His book is a good read too.

[@bangermccrusher]

yeah he seems to be a very cool guy

[@pilot9781]

I'm about to buy it through Amazon. Looking forward to it. Just finishing up 'Three Dog Nightmare-great book.

[@kylemorris1544]

He’s a prick lol joe the only one with no ego

[@357HFC]

@@kylemorris1544 The band was The Eagles, they were 'cn Fantastic, all had huge egos, almost as huge as their individual talent. Combined talent was unbelievable, combined egos uncontrollable. Love The Eagles all the way from Busselton Western Australia.

[@markboland8197]

@@bangermccrusher That ass though....mmph

[@michaelwirth6843]

A hell of a guitarist!

[@missie504]

Howard Stern likes his own voice......a lot

[@Tonetwisters]

Wow. "So blessed to come from the palmetto fields of North Florida" and achieve so much. Love that humility. I also grew up in a similar situation in North Florida, but much earlier.

[@macmacreynolds8712]

Aren't there also palmetto fields in Georgia and South Carolina?

[@AbbyNormal777]

Panhandle of Florida here

[@lesterross1]

Interested in Felder, but a great reminder of my distaste for Stern. Knob of the highest order.

[@ericjay7324]

Well said

[@richardhepburn4746]

Utter total colossal mega bell-end self aggrandising phoney slime ball . Perhaps you may suspect I’m not too keen on him 🥸

[@bigmaxy07]

Absolute fuck-tard

[@Fuq2]

@@richardhepburn4746 Then why are you here?

[@hrflyer2000]

@@Fuq2 I'm here to listen to Don Felder talk about his Eagle days. Like the others, I do not like Stern.

[@Geotubest]

Fantastic guitar player. Seems like a great guy too.

[@TheFunkybert]

I have yet to see or hear any interview where Felder is not the nicest, most considerate, and gracious musician in the room. He is humble and gently confident. Rolls along with ease…

[@cariecheung5479]

Don Felder is excellent in his field. Genuine guitar player, lovable, good looking, skillful n humble. He is the man behind the success of the eagles.

[@markboland8197]

I know what you mean. That man has challenged my sexuality numerous times. I wish I could meet a woman with his crapper.

[@pedenmk]

I like Mr Felder. He's a humble man. Thanks for posting.

[@johnfoster4244]

Don Felder's guitar work and songwriting brought the Eagles to worldwide superstar heights.

[@jcdova29]

Man what cool and down to earth individual. Don and Joe Walsh are the two Eagles I would love to hang out with.

[@manolokonosko2868]

Advice to all members of any band: Don't be lazy. Write songs. Keep writing, even if they suck at first. You will get better. If you act like a passive session man, in time or at the next major fight, you will be replaced. Write full songs, not just fragments and then 10 other guys will share co-writer credit. The Eagles was that rare band in which the drummer wrote a lot of their best songs as well as sang them.

[@maxreichert8050]

I always break it down like this: Tim stayed in the band because he was smart and realized his worth. Joe did the same, to some extent, because he had other fame, albums, and solo income. Don had nothing but Eagles royalties and possible studio session residuals. He decided to gamble on his worth and lost. Great guitarist, yes, but he got eaten up by the dog eat dog business that is rock and roll bands

[@fredgasparino9324]

I love Felder. Such an incredible musician.

[@bluestate69]

i still love his "heavy metal" song. best song from the Heavy Metal soundtrack.

[@sizzlechooch]

what a nice guy

[@SilentKnight43]

I'd have gotten up and walked out after so many interruptions by Stern. Guy loves the sound of his own voice. We're here to hear Felder...not you drone on and dominate the discussion.

[@waderivers99]

Howard is obviously intimidated around people who have real talent and charisma.

[@Sam-hf8nq]

Great, articulate story teller. Fascinating backstories in so many bands.

[@teabag3339]

The interviewer clearly loves to hear his own voice.

[@Shah-of-the-Shinebox]

That's howard stern for ya

[@WorldEnds41]

Where is the rock you live under?

[@Geotubest]

​@@WorldEnds41 The US is 4% of the world's population. Lots of rocks in the world.

[@waynepolitte4659]

@@Geotubest but we exude a great deal of culture. Have you never played Civ? Go Teddy...

[@Geotubest]

@@waynepolitte4659 No., I have no idea what that is.

[@7bambam7]

If Stern could just shut up for a second it would be nice to listen this guy tell his stories.

[@marykayd2781]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON FELDER!! 💖🍾

[@julianpapin9428]

Totally changed my opinion of Don watching this. Such a great dude.

[@jllafoy8605]

Heavy Metal by Felder is one of the best songs in the world!!!!

[@tubeyouall2]

Most friendships don’t last, many marriages don’t last, but rock bands are supposed to stay together forever!

[@johnnyutah1983]

The Eagles documentary is so good. The story of Don Henley and Bob Seger living in the same apartment complex is crazy

[@NytronX]

5:55 - This is one of the funniest Rock N Roll stories I've ever heard. Felder is a great storyteller.

[@deweypug]

Yeah, its really annoying that Stern doesn't let him finish a sentence...

[@danc3693]

deweypug Yep, that’s the norm for him. I’ve always thought he’s waaaay overrated by many. An intelligent guy but I can’t stand his style.

[@lemonnlimelight2760]

True

[@redfishradical]

Well...it IS Stern, I've NEVER understood how he's considered a great interviewer. I saw a FANTASTIC interview with Roger Waters years ago, where he dropped his ego and just let everything go from inside. He admitted that he wished he could go back and grab his thirty some year old self "...by the scruff of the neck and shake him and say 'GET OVER YOURSELF! YOU'VE GOT A GREAT THING HERE!'" regarding relations with Floyd. Maybe a year later a friend had me watch Roger do a Stern interview, and Stern kept steering it to negative points of view with his former bandmates... Scratched my head & thought, well, I don't ever have to watch him again" LOL!

[@ZacBLive]

@@redfishradical he is literally the greatest interviewer of all time. Too bad he became an SJW, EVERYTHING that he used to be against.... he became.

[@hardlines4]

Stern is a worthless POS!

[@markdamron236]

Really hard to watch any interview by Stern, never shuts up, never let's the person finish a sentence.

[@billyz5088]

And Stern always thinks his often very personal - probing questions makes him a great interviewer - when it more often makes him come off like an immature jerk.

[@22trem]

Because he is a fucking cock.

[@MrManfly]

it's all about Howard after all ! his guests are just an excuse for him to hear himself talk !

[@judithryle2113]

That woman sidekick drives me nuts too

[@scmeef8479]

Stern just keeps repeating what his guest says. Please stop talking Stern.

[@TheVagolfer]

Howard Stern....The Master Interrupter. Imagine how many salient points and interesting stories he has ruined.

[@Finatic13]

I love listening to Felder.... Stern, not so much...

[@MrOhjok]

Let the man talk for Chrissakes. He tries to respond and they cut him off.

[@jamestp]

We all know Don, he is iconic and his contribution to the Eagles warranted becoming a member of Don and Glenn's secret handshake society.

[@TheAlysheba]

Felder looks like he's in his 40's..easily!

[@shawnmurphy2047]

Yes seems he Escaped The rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle from the early years obviously lives a good life now eats well takes care of himself

[@sionyevans]

Yeah HOW GOOD HE LOOKS MUST BE 70+

[@at6686]

No smoker, stays out of the sun and maybe a peel or two.

[@hannaj4032]

50s maybe

[@96libertytt]

The video was posted in 2013 but I'd say its from maybe 10 years before that given its in 4:3 ratio. Maybe 2004 or 2005 at the latest would be my guess. But yes he looks good.

[@reedsawyer5704]

Henley and Frey made Felder out to be an absolute jerk. However, after listening to some of his interviews, I think that Felder is a class act.

[@demonhoopa]

Felder along with Meisner are my favorite eagles. This was interesting

[@EDOGG62]

Can we hear the person they're interviewing a bit please? Friggin' Howard Stern.

[@TWHISPERER]

What a surprise, Howard Stern interrupting his guests when they are talking.

[@MC-ik9ei]

The music store he worked at was probably Liphams Music in Gainesville, FL. Been around forever and almost everybody starting or struggling in a band goes through there at some point or the other.

[@TURTLEORIGINAL]

You can tell Don is an intelligent man.

[@peterwoods35]

So basically, he met Keith Richards' foot. Great interview.

[@gracianoacoba6204]

He's simply admirable and genius in his own way of playing the guitar. What matters most is his humility and good attitude. Salute to you Don.

[@composerdave68]

The show Don references is most likely the June 6th, 1975 show at Arrowhead Stadium. According to Wiki and Setlist, the Eagles DID open for the Stones. Rufus and The Gap Band also performed. The Stones were touring with Made In The Shade. In 76 the Stones only toured Europe.

[@clinthill4098]

Imagine the real story if Stern didn't keep interrupting Felder and all those dozens of great artist over the year. There hundreds of hrs of lost story's out there in the eather which never got aired on radio because of " it's all about me " Stern

[@Robert06087]

My opinion The Eagles are the best American band - so much talent within. Joe Walsh era of course

[@harryhathaway7497]

I absolutely love Don Felder as a man.What a genuine person he is.Some people don't like how nice,and how real he is and those people are the Henley's of the world,you know,the people who always find a negative in a happy ending,or never satisfied,or complain when they HIT the lottery and get paid with ALL $100. bills,when they really wanted a few singles,fives,tens and twenties.I would like to ask anyone out in utube land an opinion.Henley is that ego rock star who is VERY political.It is obvious he is against BIG business/Corporate greed.He may well be a socialist,who knows ? Anyway,if he is this "so-called" Super Hero/ music artist,Champion against corp. greed,why did Frey and him fire Felder ?The reasons why they fired him was ultimately about money.More money for them (Frey/Henley).Why pay Felder a 3rd of the take when they can hire a studio musician and pay him peanuts compared to what Felders shares would of been.Hey Henley,your a hypocrite BIG TIME ! Typical of most liberals (not all liberals).

[@crookeddonald4761]

That was one of the funniest stories I've ever heard!! 🤣

[@otherworld11]

omg what a storyteller....

[@robertrogers7939]

Thats a good looking man.

[@gerryburns9090]

when you here him talk, I think the eagles must regret him being kicked out of the band, seems like a decent guy , good guitarist.

[@danc3693]

Gerry Burns My impression is Frey and Henley aren’t the types to admit they’re wrong.

[@TheChef470]

Read his book and met the man. Very down to earth and humble. Wasn't treated all that well by Glen and Don......go figure.

[@haroldkreye8770]

Don Felder created Hotel California, and Hotel California defined The Eagles.

[@karb58benefits]

Seems like such a great guy

[@harold8483]

Fun interview!!!

[@rweghg3]

that is some kinda messed up..WOW.. Rock n Roll in the 70's to probably current, if u wanna call the crap out today rock. Seems that hiding under bed's & the installation of a revolving backdoor was the norm.. too wild 4 me..Thanks again for an awesome chat, really enjoyed it..George

[@edmccaffrey1]

Would've loved to hear from Don Felder, but after 1 minute of listening to Ho Stern, mic drop! B Gone!

[@johnbuell8035]

Jeez, have we not heard enough from Felder about this... He’s made more of a career out of talking about the Eagles than he did out of playing with them. I realize this is a few years back, but I must have seen 100 videos of him playing Hotel California or talking about it. Enough, it was just a chord sequence that he came up with. He was lucky enough that Henley wrote the lyrics and melody and turned it into a song, and provided the voice that made it a hit record. Chords don’t sell shit.

[@williampercival7662]

Let Don talk we want to listen to Don talk

[@topher7720]

I just seen Don Felder a couple months ago in concert in Effingham Illinois and he did a hell of a job! I have watched all interviews that you can find plus the documentary about the Eagles and that comment that Glenn Frey made about him with all his talents he's just not a singer is a bunch of bull crap! If nobody has ever listen to the song visions you should give it a listen it is an ass kicking song and for Glenn Frey to make that comment about he just can't sing is so ridiculous! I just think that Glenn Frey and Don Henley wanted to be the main voices in The Eagles they shoved everybody else out

[@francobarni4136]

Tremendous egos in that group and that's why groups break up.

[@pattyoneill6724]

Don Felder is handsome and can really play that guitar ! Funny, charging Tom Petty $3 an hour for lessons.

[@westbayk2156]

#BelieveAllMen!