Don Felder on Life After The Eagles | The Big Interview

[@b2bw35]

When I lived in Gainesville FL ...there was a music store called Lipham's Music and I would go there on a regular basis. There was a young man there that I use to talk to and he would give me brochures on the music equipment they sold. He could tell I didn't have a lot of money ...but he treated me like I was his best customer. I finally saved up enough money to buy a Kustom amp from Don. I still have the amp and the receipt. The salesman's name on the receipt is Don Felder ...the same Don in this interview :)

[@adamdorgant9454]

Thanks for Sharing!!!

[@itsmemckee2110]

Wow that's an amazing story! I could listen to stories like this all day.

[@onelovemon1784]

From gville too. Liphams. Dad sold band equipment there. I hung with lipham sons. Hung with Stan Lynch at the beach. Knew the Jourards from Motels, Bennmont, etc etc Your story is fabulous. Hoping you are still jamming out bro

[@weefish75]

What a wonderful story. It goes to show that Don Felder has always been a really decent, humble guy. Reading this made me smile. Thanks for sharing.

[@daniello9155]

Awesome story

[@kathydethman7218]

I can't imagine having to deal with Frye & Henley's massive greed and supercilious egos. I'm thankful to them for the music, but I have mosre respect for Felder.

[@jimmason8502]

His guitar work was the sound of the Eagles, not Don's and Glen's voices.

[@lakescarol9131]

Without Frye & Henley there wouldn't even been the Eagles. Felder wasn't as crucial to the band as Glenn and Don.....❤

[@danielcrowe9324]

Their signature song is "Hotel California." There may have been a song with that title without Don Felder, but the song that we have has to do with the collaboration of Felder, Frey and Henley.

Aside from the fact that Don is a total class act, he's certainly aged REALLY well! Bless him.

[@christinebranson676]

I totally agree. He looks great, and with the passing of some of his bandmates , he was certainly on to something regarding pacing themselves and resting. He is a class act and this interview demonstrates that.

[@ayoung1]

He seems like a man to be admired.

[@romeosempukom9325]

Without Hotel California Eagles success would not be as high as they are.. Don Felder's guitar playing is and his phrases are timeless

[@mikeh.753]

I'm 60 and Don Felder will always be an Eagles in my opinion. Don Henley can't take away what Don Felder accomplished with and for the Eagles band.

[@adotintheshark4848]

Walsh and Felder playing together were awesome, and I don't think Frey and Henley realized that.

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Indeed I agree. Felder's song (music - not lyrics) "HOTEL CALIFORNIA" is their signature song ..... that is what tyrants Don Henley & Glen Frey had to swallow . I too like the work of Don Felder ! Double Neck Gibson SG special is a sweet guitar ! GBjj

[@yndireyes6126]

Todo nuestro respeto para don Felder, el universo de Dios te lo reyribuyo🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@renebrown7394]

Felder, Walsh, and Meisner (Rest in Peace) will always be my faves❤

[@lesliemcfarland4405]

Great heart. Thanks for your generosity, Mr. Felder.

[@americasalmanac]

The way he speaks so highly of Glenn and Don despite the way they kinda screwed him over is very telling of his humble character. I still think the very best Eagles lineup was the original 4, but Don Felder is an absolute class act

[@BluesLicks101]

The Eagles were a highly accomplished band prior to Don Felder, but Don brought huge rock cred to the table with that guitar of his.

[@racer111259]

the eagles were basically a semi-boring country rock band until they exploded their reach with felder and joe walsh. as talented as fray and henley were they owe a lot to those two guys.

[@matthewmarana4573]

​@racer111259 absolutely!!!!!

[@claptonfan54]

Love Bernie Leadon, Joe Walsh and Steuart Smith, but Don Felder is probably my favorite guitarist that played in the Eagles.

[@joerenner8334]

​@@racer111259Exactly

[@basher5107]

Watching there documentary Glen and Don were pompous ego driven people who felt there solo careers made them bigger in the Eagles and wanted more money than the rest of the band,I didn’t care for the way Glenn Fry and Don Henley treated there band They were just nasty talking bad about Felder Walsh,Randy Meisner in the bands documentary! It takes massive ego’s and arrogance to handle there grievances in public the way they did. Didn’t care about them after watching that documentary

[@yasserm.dhouib9488]

Really impressed by the dignity and humility of Don

[@batphink2655]

You have to be kidding Don and Glen were the two most arrogant members of the band thats a fact!

[@Nostaljack]

@@batphink2655 Don FELDER. Please try to keep up.

[@Bsdetectors]

He’s more a whiner who couldn’t sing. Joe Walsh is a better guitarist.

[@andohish27]

This guy learned to play slide guitar from Duane Allman, "taught" Tom Petty how to play guitar (or piano, nobody knows for sure), was in a band with Stephen Stills. Then joined a band that ended up being one of the greatest bands of all time and ALSO helped write one of THE greatest rock songs to ever exist. To say that Don Felder had some kind of life would be a hell of an understatement.

[@coverbros.8387]

God bless u, Felder. You seem like a genuine and good person

[@bretstanley8931]

One of the hallmarks of the 1970's for me is the guitar solo on One of these Nights! I can remember just waiting for it to come with great anticipation as I was listening to the song. And that was at 5 or 6 years old only! What a great guitarist!

[@SiLoMixMaster]

The nuances in that guitar solo are seriously impressive, a masterclass in lead guitar.

[@BradCrystal007]

Outstanding interview! Both Rather and Felder look amazing for their respective ages, 92 and 76!

[@jcaff6963]

Always liked Don Felder and still do.

[@adamdorgant9454]

Agreed, and I read his book Heaven and Hell, my life in the Eagles 1974-2001, it was great to read!!!!

[@DCarver803]

He is awesome especially as a gifted musician

[@daveprietojazz]

Don was good enough to record with Steely Dan. That tells you how polished a guitarist he is.

[@timburr4453]

what's interesting is Frey and Henley I believe were inspired by Becker and Fagan

[@MrGrouchofan]

We didn’t need that to know that. We already knew that. 🤔

[@rns69]

Interesting Never Knew That. Which song/s / album?

[@wallyklw5]

The magic of Felder + Walsh put the Eagles into the stratosphere

[@adamdorgant9454]

Agreed!!!!

[@NoName-ge6wc]

True.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Joe understood the eagles were Henley and Frey, Felder didn't

[@mrsmacca126]

I’ve always adored FELDER. Don & Glenn FOUNDED The Eagles. The Eagles is NOT U2. FELDER needed friends more than he needed band mates.

[@giannidigianni4173]

@@user-qr7ee2cp4ytrue what you say, but they had to bear in mind that don Felder created Hotel California which is worth half of the Frey and Henley’s work together

[@barrybechtel8553]

He is one incredible guitarist, I have seen him with the Eagles and as a soloist! Keep rocking Don, you are definitely one of the best!!!!!

[@scottyjohnson3120]

Not only a great guitarist, but also a great mandolin and peddle steel player.

[@TurnerEng]

Just saw Don Felder and his band in Morristown NJ. Incredible performance and a real gentleman. Srayed after to give autographs and chat. I'm impressed with his talent and empathy

[@kfjexit16w]

I missed that at the MayoPac! 😡

[@TurnerEng]

@@kfjexit16w I hope he comes back soon

[@jfayiii]

He is a sweetheart. Never have gotten a bad vibe.

[@adamdorgant9454]

@@jfayiiiAnd I read his book Heaven and Hell, my life in the Eagles 1974-2001, it was really good to read!!!!!

[@bernieritters7206]

I saw The Eagles in the summer of 75 when I was just 17 in NJ at Roosevelt Stadium. Seals and Croft and Poco warmed up, and I gotta say the Eagles absolutely killed it that night with Don Felder. Encore Joe Walsh came out and played Rocky Mountain Way with the boys. Center stage 20 ft. away, the show that really blew me away with the talent of these great bands! 🎸🎶🎵🎶❤️

[@rock90753]

I am so jealous!!

[@SuperGaleford]

Eagles. No “the”.

[@ericseyboldt2806]

Which band was Randy playing with at that time?

[@johngolden4468]

Don Felder, Is a hero to me musically and as a person. He does a ton of behind the scenes especially to help kids. He got hosed by the greed and Uber egos of Henley, Asoff and the late Frey. I read his book and he lays it all out. He was CFO of Eagles Ltd and just wanted to see the books. The villans in the band set up a secret shell company to funnel the money away from him. Don is a class act and a master musician and should be revered as such. God bless you Don Felder.

[@adamdorgant9454]

You’re right about that!!!

[@FIGGY65]

Outstanding observations my friend. Don Felder appears to be a very self aware, well grounded, humble, happy, and extremely articulate man. It’s a pleasure to hear him share his thoughts and music. I must read his book.

[@JamesG1126]

Eagles were Henley and Frey. Everyone else was expendable. Felder couldn't deal with that.

[@Shadox66]

I agree with you. In my opinion, there is not a better guitar player in the world. It's too bad that they all forgot that it was a band, and they became "Eagles Inc"

[@panderson9561]

Yes, this all came out in the court case...Felder won. (I say won, they settled out of court...but it was obvious who the judge in the case was going to side for, and it wasn't Frey and Henley) Frey and Henley were taking money out of the till, and Henley was on to it. That's why they canned him...despite what they said.

[@Nanoci62]

Very humble , very honest , very true … ❤

[@adamdorgant9454]

Agreed!!!

[@wijaya_yudi]

I don't care what goes through it, I just love Don Felder.

[@ModusOperandom]

Everything I've ever read, seen and heard from and about Don Felder tells me that he's the nicest guy on the planet...until you try to take advantage of him. Would literally give you the shirt off his back but God help you if you try to take it from him. I deeply respect this man.

[@HoboJoe1416]

Being nice can get you into trouble. I’ve experienced that with employer after employer. They misread you and think you’re a pushover, then are shocked when you take your stand and show your spine. It’s sometimes not the positive that people think it is.

[@robertcavalier6133]

"Fingers Felder" gets my standing ovation. He was a key element in the late 1970s "high-flying" performances. I attended 2 Eagles shows; both were terrific! Their tunes endure! * Peace and Love, Cav. *

[@junebug7363]

Wow a truly amazing man. We should never look back with regrets as it stuns your growth. I have loved The Eagles since forever and will always listen to them but this history I have been learning about their growth is really shattered me. Putting fame and recognition before your fellow band members is totally destructive and so sad. But seeing how these members handled their pain is truly a gift toward the healing process. On the top of the world without support leaves a deep sad space. May they all RIP ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MVR326]

Not only does he seem really cool, and down to earth, but he is so articulate and so sure of himself, with such an inner strength! Not to mention, one fine musician

[@adamdorgant9454]

Agreed on that!!!!

[@mryeti1887]

A large bank account helps.

[@OFLHLGZ28]

I love Don Felder….and I’m on his side. They thought he couldn’t sing and wouldn’t let him but obviously they were stupid. Love his solo albums and he puts on a great concert. Bravo Don!

[@djmylesmatisse]

This is such a concise yet really great interview that in a few minutes really explains The Eagles and Don as a man beautifully.

[@rwest8905]

Still underrated as a lead guitarist. Don’s solos always served the song without being overly flashy. We can hum along to them as an instrumental melody within the song. Tasteful.

[@stephen1562]

He's not underrated! He's rightly rated extremely highly

[@UFCtrumpsboxing]

Exactly. He never took over his guitar, he respected it and let its sound / music capture the atmosphere, he was just the man behind the instrument. Pure class.

[@petersneddon1579]

Underrated by who?

[@rwest8905]

@@petersneddon1579 Unfortunately, pretty much any poll of “best of”.

[@goodshipharmony]

Underrated and underappreciated don't mean the same thing.

[@robertprentiss2343]

The way he was treated by Henley & Frey is disgusting. Kennedy Center Honors a few years ago… Leadon and Meissner were there but the egomaniacs prevented him from attending. Through it all Don has remained so classy.

[@walterengelke1887]

I saw an interview where Frey was talking about Felder saying something to the effect that he had his attorney call Felder's attorney to say you tell that ungrateful ahole (Felder) that if he doesn't accept the terms of the contract he's out. That changed my opinion of Frey as a person. RIP to Frey - but I'm with Don Felder on this one. Level headed guy that stays above the frey (so to speak) and does not bash his former mates.

[@adamdorgant9454]

@@walterengelke1887You’re right about that, and I do have a copy of Don Felder’s Book Heaven and Hell, My Life In The Eagles 1974-2001, it’s really good to read!!!

[@Doc3-h5v]

​@@walterengelke1887I agree with you. My opinion of Frey went south after seeing that interview as well.

[@gfunk63901]

I was rubbed the wrong way that he wasn’t included. I didn’t realize how much of a big hand he had in their sound and the contribution of hotel california. I can’t look at glenn frey the same ever again or don henley

[@DCarver803]

He is highly tactful and articulate​@@walterengelke1887

[@sarahammermann7239]

When you spoke of your father it really hit home for me. My dad also grew up during the depression. He had a hard time as all of young men did at that time period. He could have been bitter and angry but he was the most wonderful father ever. I miss him terribly. Thank you for sharing so candidly.

[@ScottAnd]

I've recently seen Don's solo show twice in a year..I'll go to my grave being a fan of His and hope to see him a lot more times

[@thefonzkiss]

Hope you enjoyed the lip syncing. He should get a vocalist in instead of pretending to sing the whole set.

[@ScottAnd]

@@thefonzkiss Are you still upset about the child molestation charge against you.

[@thefonzkiss]

@@ScottAnd You sound positively unhinged. Seek help.

[@tonymontana-uw1bq]

Don Felder...much respect! 👊

[@adamdorgant9454]

True!!!

[@70sladyalways25]

Great interview. I respect Don Felder and enjoyed his contributions to the Eagles. I appreciate his talent, his giving and charitable acts. I think he’s in a good place with himself and has much to be proud of. His musical accomplishments speak for themselves

[@robbynealzucker3408]

One of the nicest people I ever talked to ..great guy ...great musician

[@JourneyJankings]

I spoke with donnie brasco once. About as believable.

[@maximus3160]

@@JourneyJankings right...

[@douglassloan6831]

He is so completely under appreciated as one of the core reasons the Eagles were what they were. Love the guy's playing and his attitude.

[@TucsonDude]

Glad your keen eye re-discovered this forgotten and underappreciated talent.

[@catserver8577]

Every member of the Eagles is super talented, that's the blessing and the curse. I have to say the song Heavy Metal by Don Felder has been a staple on my playlists for decades. As a kid it was a favorite as well. S tier song!

[@brianmungermusic1744]

Loved Don’s book. Missed his tour. Great interview. He’s a class act.

[@rwood4610]

Good to see Don Felder rediscover his balance and making good music again.

[@DT-5150]

Felder has always been complimentary of the others contributions to the Eagles success… Even to Henley and Frey through all the drama. So sad that egos and money come between people who share an obvious connection and who accomplished so much together.

[@timyarbrough6356]

As great as the Eagles were, I often wonder how much greater they could of been without Henley.A liberal bastard who caused 80% of all the problems the Eagles ever had. A good manager could have helped. They had no sideline leadership,,,,,it was complete chaos.

[@canyonproductions7683]

One of my BIGGEST Influences in Music. This is a great piece. God bless both these men

[@stevewright2972]

Great Guy. Great Musician. Extremely Humble. I met Don Felder a few years ago after a show and he is the epitome of class and dignity.

[@hannibalheyes339]

He's been blessed. Seems like a really nice guy to boot.

[@catserver8577]

And he has a super pleasant speaking voice, I was surprised. Would love to hear him do audio books.

[@kevind2546]

Don Felder is a class act. I liked everything about the Eagles except for the in fighting which seems to happen with a lot of bands and also personal friendships. Don, please keep blessing the world with your God given talent. You have so much to give.

[@davejones67]

Great guy

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

He's always been a whiner. But he could play as well as anyone.

[@williamjueschke9960]

What a good musician and a good man.

[@adamdorgant9454]

True!!!

[@scottakam]

Don Felder is a class act and a great musician!

[@GayleMillerWilkinson]

❤❤❤

[@mohamedsheik4589]

Always thought don Felder was better than the rest of the Eagles, lovely man enormous talent.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

I think you thought wrong. He was a great guitar player, but nothing special outside of that. Ask his ex-wife.

[@maximus3160]

@@ScooterOnHisWay2024 classy...

[@jomaka]

Felder is very modest. One hell of a guitarist. Yes, when he joined for their third album the Eagles took off. He is an integral part of their success. Listen, the simple guitar work at the end of 'I can't tell you why' is masterful.

[@abc-bu7nr]

No kidding. I love Timothy B Schmidt's voice, but that guitar fade out is the icing on the cake and was the very best part of it. It used to infuriate me when DJs would talk over it.

[@HelioWakasugui]

Although the original "I can't tell you why" videoclip showed Don Felder "playing" the solos, the actual studio recording was done by Glenn Frey. IIRC Don Felder played those solos on live shows.

[@thefonzkiss]

Glenn Frey plays lead guitar on I Can’t Tell You Why, not Don Felder.

[@denniskennedy9288]

Indeed it is , without doubt

[@janestokes1041]

So very pleased to get to know Don Felder in this great and insightful interview. Hey, video-watching all of the extraordinary Eagles on stage over the years makes it crystal clear that each one of them...is my favourite!!

[@engineer17151]

Love Don Felder ... both his music and the man himself. He comes across as a really friendly genuine guy. Music-wise he has a very crisp and astute style of playing guitar, he's always authentic, pitch perfect and strives to render perfection.

[@Wildlonesome77]

Don is still touring, and sounding phenomenal. I like the original lineup. Hate all the drama. Also ,Dan Rather is 91,and still nails it.

[@OMINOIDmusic]

91?!! omg. that's absolutely incredible.

[@catserver8577]

Agree and agree. And I miss having Dan Rather as a newscaster, he never seemed pressured to hide truths.

[@ROYALPRIX]

One of his first gigs was in Texas, 1963. He reported on the Kennedy assassination. He's been around a looooong time.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

The press could learn from him: ask a simple, direct question, let the person being interviewed speak and then ask the clinching follow-up question: ‘Who are you?” Well-done.

[@canyonproductions7683]

Great comment! Agree with all

[@timwanwick179]

A phenomenal musician - the guy has talent to spare -- glad he is a solo act now. He doesn't have to deal with dictator egos. Do your thing , Don, you're in a MUCH better place now 🎸👋🙋🙌

[@tomholman4991]

Felder can do anything with guitar. One of the best.

[@adamdorgant9454]

Yes indeed, and I read his book Heaven and Hell, My Life in the Eagles, it’s really good to read!!!

[@robdiv5848]

What an amazing talent The Eagles were never the same without him

[@michaelallen1154]

@@johnkneeland5547 - yeah, but isn't it strange when they play hotel california and the guy who wrote the guitar parts for that was NOT there? Don Felder belonged in that band the entire time.

[@imtheman4805]

Steuart Smith was an Eagle and better musician longer than Felder

[@montana47261]

​@@michaelallen1154 Well that's he's own fault and Steuart Smith is doing a great job playing those guitar parts!!

[@montana47261]

They were better!

[@michaelallen1154]

@@montana47261 No, it's _not_ Felder's fault. Henley & Frey didn't want to honor the contract with Felder. Facts should always precede opinions, and I just gave you the facts.

[@rdolbey]

hands down one of the most talented and stand-up musicians in the eagles.

[@TucsonDude]

Maybe, but he didn't sing. Joe Walsh was probably just as good and was also a star singer.

[@pixelnation9114]

What an awesome guy

[@adamdorgant9454]

Agreed!!!

[@candacec2230]

Heavy stuff I never knew . Been long tong time FAN . Never knew this happened God god bless thank you for everything

[@teb0072]

One of very best guitarists of the genre. His talent has always been underrated. That said, it isn’t like he’s a starving musician. It’s great that he’s been successful enough to make his own decisions, without regret for how much better it MIGHT have been.

[@hebrewz4207]

That bar behind is awesome!

[@gregthomas1346]

One half of the greatest guitar twosome of the 70s , possibly of all time

[@JJJJ-gl2uf]

Sounds like a great guy. Wonderful interview.

[@danielcasey4854]

Underappreciated guitarist. He is up there with the best. Also a very articulate man.

[@TucsonDude]

Underappreciated? Good thing a wise person like you discovered him (again). 🤔

[@danielcasey4854]

@@TucsonDudeCertain people can’t resist the opportunity to make obnoxious statements. Maybe you were picked on as a kid. Have to make the snarky comments. I have been playing guitar since I was in junior high school and listening to the Eagles since 1975 buying LP albums. My point was the band is most associated with Don and Glenn, and rightly so. But Felder is an excellent guitarist, up there with the best. Yet when the list of the best players is listed you rarely hear his name mentioned.

[@TucsonDude]

@@danielcasey4854 Picked on as a kid? Nah. I just learned to sniff out BS'ers at an early age. Thanks for confirming my assessment.

[@frankstephenson1746]

Great interview It’s really all about the human experience we all share.

[@frankgoodwell1261]

The biggest hit the Eagles ever had was "Hotel California" which was written by Don Felder.

[@DougThacker]

He wrote an awesome book about his experiences!

[@stevebobamerican8635]

A great book indeed. Worth reading.

[@adamdorgant9454]

Loved it, it’s very good to read, and I have great respect for Felder himself!!!!

[@adamdorgant9454]

@@stevebobamerican8635True!!!

[@JohnKiernan-f8s]

Don my Man U were the guitarist that made it all sparkle with the eagles, u wrote the licks u made them guitar parts magical, any musician with half a brain knows that,, your my hero and always will be,, ♥️👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MichaelRuno]

Too bad Henley doesn't have the same outlook on success!!!!!!! A little humility goes a long way!!!!! I play in a band and had the honor of opening for Don Felder. He was very approachable and was a genuine person!!! A great talent and he made the Eagles what they were with all of those epic, signature guitar parts! Rock on!!!!!!!!

[@OldSaltyChip]

You rock Don. Thank you!

[@Westernerd1]

Aside from the obvious as an incredible musician, he is such a true professional. He grew through tragedy which is a gift. Peace.

[@jimdowns1135]

He is one of my all time favorite lead guitarist.

[@TheBohemianAngels]

I wish he could share a little bit with me. He seems like a down to earth and a nice guy. He seems to have found peace from within. Which is really should be the ultimate goal for all of us.

[@Cadimacdaddy]

A iconic guitarist and a great man.

[@jimheckert5383]

What a cool Man. Great interview. Thank you 🇺🇸

[@larrymills4019]

I hate that this kind of thing happens with bands but he seems good.hope you keep doing well Don! I've seen the Eagles with Don playing and other people playing in his place.

[@2HitWonder]

He seemed to struggle for a few years afterwards, but his life and career are doing great now. Saw him solo in 2018 and it was great!

[@tlaf3045]

His kindness, easy going nature and ability to be forgiving are undeniable. There are two sides to every story and each side has their version of what happened. That being said, actions speak louder than words and Don Felder has shown time and again who he is as a person…..through many examples of charity and kindness.

[@plasticweapon]

you're a bot.

[@northernstudioworks]

I think it's telling that The Eagles as they are now didn't put out any studio recordings since Long Road Out of Eden and also telling that they never put out a Video/DVD/Blu-Ray of their "History" Tour with Bernie guest appearing and that Azoff and or Henley seem to go back to the Classic Eagles Line-up of Henley/Frey/Meisner/Felder/Walsh when they do release any video or need to make extra money from their music. Really all they are now is just a Greatest Hits Band nothing more. The only classy thing Henley has done recently was to acknowledge Randy as a band member when he passed away and have Vince Gill sing Take It To The Limit in tribute to him and also mention Randy's passing in a statement. Frey would have never allowed that to happen.

[@Thomasmemoryscentral]

Credit to Henley for respecting Randy's legacy that way but Frey possibly wpuodnt go that far to honor Randy? Is he still fuming over that one time Meisner couldnt sing Take It To The Limit because he had a cold?

[@hazor777]

Oh , I’m excited to see the whole interview for this! If you haven’t read Don’s autobiography, I highly recommend it- you’ll finish it in hours/couple days, it’s that good! The stories he tells ….. esp. the Joe Walsh chainsaw incident 😂😂😂 He seems like a very gentle soul, which is in high contrast to the way Inused to view him as a kid , when I’d see images or footage of him from the Hotel Cal. era - ha! He looked like a gruff “biker” type : cool, but rough. His playing , and choice of notes is in a class of its own, IMO

[@hranko3143]

Havent these questions been asked and answered thousands of times over the past 20 years. Every book, every interview, every documetry, every youtube essay.

[@UFCtrumpsboxing]

I became a fan of his just last 3 years, after listening to Eagles again and realized how he was very much a part of the success of their music. Excellent is not enough to describe him.

[@rrtds9378]

Growing up in the ‘70s I was a big Eagles fan especially during when Meisner, and Felder were in the band. I heard a bit of the band’s mess back then but pretty much ignored it or avoided listening to all their troubles. Mostly because even though now I know how jerks were Frey and Henley, I basically considered both the powerhouse of the Eagles, along with Randy Meisner. What I could say for Don Felder is that if not for him there will be no song and album titled “Hotel California”. It was sure a musical gift when he came up with the beginning guitar intro to that song in his home in Malibu.

[@Rominaea]

I love the simplicity Don has. He seems like a great person. The best eagle by far.

[@judytraf]

Loved Don Felder with the Eagles. Such a shame didn't stay in the band. They made great music together.

[@joewearsadroolbib7347]

Don Felder is a good man with integrity. It's sad that Don Henley and Glenn Frey were so damn greedy.

[@brittinimitchell5699]

Great interview!

[@petergrattan3509]

Lookin' good Don. Saw and met you briefly in NZ in '76 when I produced music shows for TVNZ. Glad you are happy....

[@yankshomer7267]

Don got lucky 🍀 Great work sir

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

Don's interview on Stern from 2008 opened my eyes further to how brilliant and down to earth he was. Then, when I saw "The History of The Eagles", it was so painful and I could not get through it. It should have been called "The History of Henley and Frey". Now, I have some difficulty getting through an Eagles song when I hear it. I believe Don completely and he deserved better. Thank you Mr. Rather.

[@montana47261]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@HoboJoe1416]

No kidding. Where was Felder’s backstory? I would’ve rather heard more about Felder’s roots than Henley and Frye being Linda Ronstadt’s lapdogs in a sorry attempt to get in her pants.

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Brilliant guitarist , great guy , Don Felder ..

[@spaceengineer1452]

He looks amazing and he’s very level headed.

[@bobthebear1246]

Don "Fingers" Felder: Class act all the way. 🎸 Take That Ride.

[@trentmason009]

I love hearing him describe overcoming adversity and counting his blessings. He's humble even for all the success. And he hasn't let it make him bitter that how he wanted things to turn out, didn't. He's counting His blessings and he's so humble. Awesome guy!!

[@elayneabreu5488]

Don Felder você incrível, talentoso, você é o Mago da Guitarra 🎸🎸 🎸 vida longa ao Mestre Don Felder ✌️✌️

[@Chaseieday7555]

I definitely had a crush on this man as a teen. It was just something very special about how he poured everything into his craft. He made you feel like he was playing just for you.

[@hosscartwright8925]

We saw Don play /sing great Eagles music at a Nascar race in February this year 2023! This man can play a great guitar

[@GRMS66]

Lovely and genuine man.

[@detpak]

It's NOT the Eagles anymore without Don Felder, I won't pay to see them in concert with the current line-up.

[@jshepard152]

Hiring Vince Gill to sing Eagles songs was the most bizarre choice.

[@jamesspalten5977]

The band is basically an Eagles cover band. Don Henley and Joe Walsh are the only "original" members left. And Joe wasn't a member, the is and was a paid sideman.

[@jamesbowen8960]

Excellent analysis and spot on insight. They should be called Don Henley and the Yes-men.

[@tonydesoto8891]

The best human being to come out of the Eagles!

[@adamdorgant9454]

True!!!!!

[@boogitybear2283]

He’s without a doubt the nicest one. Him Timothy and Joe were definitely the Good Guys.

[@adamdorgant9454]

@@boogitybear2283 True!!!

[@imtheman4805]

He was the 6th or 7th best talent to come from Eagles

[@hoots02]

I just saw them last night in Toronto Ontario and they were absolutely phenomenal,