Don Felder on Life After The Eagles | The Big Interview

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Guitar maestro Don Felder talks with Dan Rather about the series of events that led to him leaving ‪@EaglesBand‬, the disagreement he had with Don Henley and Glenn Frey, how he carried on in the aftermath of the departure, and more on The Big Interview.
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@b2bw35
@b2bw35 Жыл бұрын
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
@adamdorgant9454 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for Sharing!!!
@itsmemckee2110
@itsmemckee2110 8 ай бұрын
Wow that's an amazing story! I could listen to stories like this all day.
@onelovemon1784
@onelovemon1784 8 ай бұрын
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
@weefish75 7 ай бұрын
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
@daniello9155 7 ай бұрын
Awesome story
@kathydethman7218
@kathydethman7218 7 ай бұрын
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
@jimmason8502 18 күн бұрын
His guitar work was the sound of the Eagles, not Don's and Glen's voices.
@lakescarol9131
@lakescarol9131 16 күн бұрын
Without Frye & Henley there wouldn't even been the Eagles. Felder wasn't as crucial to the band as Glenn and Don.....❤
@danielcrowe9324
@danielcrowe9324 8 күн бұрын
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.
@romeosempukom9325
@romeosempukom9325 8 ай бұрын
Without Hotel California Eagles success would not be as high as they are.. Don Felder's guitar playing is and his phrases are timeless
5 ай бұрын
Aside from the fact that Don is a total class act, he's certainly aged REALLY well! Bless him.
@christinebranson676
@christinebranson676 Ай бұрын
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.
@mikeh.753
@mikeh.753 5 ай бұрын
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
@adotintheshark4848 Ай бұрын
Walsh and Felder playing together were awesome, and I don't think Frey and Henley realized that.
@jeffreyjacobs390
@jeffreyjacobs390 Ай бұрын
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
@yndireyes6126 22 күн бұрын
Todo nuestro respeto para don Felder, el universo de Dios te lo reyribuyo🎉🎉🎉🎉
@yasserm.dhouib9488
@yasserm.dhouib9488 7 ай бұрын
Really impressed by the dignity and humility of Don
@batphink2655
@batphink2655 4 ай бұрын
You have to be kidding Don and Glen were the two most arrogant members of the band thats a fact!
@Nostaljack
@Nostaljack 4 ай бұрын
@@batphink2655 Don FELDER. Please try to keep up.
@goovialisticprofunks
@goovialisticprofunks 2 ай бұрын
He’s more a whiner who couldn’t sing. Joe Walsh is a better guitarist.
@BluesLicks101
@BluesLicks101 Жыл бұрын
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
@racer111259 Жыл бұрын
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
@matthewmarana4573 Жыл бұрын
​@racer111259 absolutely!!!!!
@claptonfan54
@claptonfan54 Жыл бұрын
Love Bernie Leadon, Joe Walsh and Steuart Smith, but Don Felder is probably my favorite guitarist that played in the Eagles.
@joerenner8334
@joerenner8334 Жыл бұрын
​@@racer111259Exactly
@basher5107
@basher5107 Жыл бұрын
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
@americasalmanac
@americasalmanac 4 ай бұрын
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
@ayoung1
@ayoung1 7 ай бұрын
He seems like a man to be admired.
@andohish27
@andohish27 6 ай бұрын
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
@coverbros.8387 11 ай бұрын
God bless u, Felder. You seem like a genuine and good person
@lesliemcfarland4405
@lesliemcfarland4405 7 ай бұрын
Great heart. Thanks for your generosity, Mr. Felder.
@daveprietojazz
@daveprietojazz 7 ай бұрын
Don was good enough to record with Steely Dan. That tells you how polished a guitarist he is.
@timburr4453
@timburr4453 5 ай бұрын
what's interesting is Frey and Henley I believe were inspired by Becker and Fagan
@MrGrouchofan
@MrGrouchofan 5 ай бұрын
We didn’t need that to know that. We already knew that. 🤔
@rns69
@rns69 Ай бұрын
Interesting Never Knew That. Which song/s / album?
@BradCrystal007
@BradCrystal007 5 ай бұрын
Outstanding interview! Both Rather and Felder look amazing for their respective ages, 92 and 76!
@barrybechtel8553
@barrybechtel8553 Жыл бұрын
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
@scottyjohnson3120 5 ай бұрын
Not only a great guitarist, but also a great mandolin and peddle steel player.
@riogrande5761
@riogrande5761 7 ай бұрын
It is disappointing how Don Felder was treated by the Eagles. I've lost some respect for the members who pushed him out.
@SPICYTUNAROLL69
@SPICYTUNAROLL69 6 ай бұрын
Henley and Frey have always been unbelievable assholes, and now it's all coming out as to how the band always sounded so good live, because lots of it is fake. Those lying, cheating bastards.
@tomholman4991
@tomholman4991 6 ай бұрын
The way Randy Meisner was was treated was just as shameful.
@jacobbennett4736
@jacobbennett4736 6 ай бұрын
He said he had put his disputes with the band behind him, and expressed surprise by the anger still felt by Frey and Henley towards him, and said of the documentary: "Most of it was about Don and Glenn. But they controlled it, owned it, and paid for it, so they could do what they wanted. But it did take me back how angry they were and how much venom they still had toward me, especially Glenn."[
@Highland_Moo
@Highland_Moo 5 ай бұрын
@@tomholman4991I wholeheartedly agree. Very sad and totally unnecessary.
@kbhfreedomtreehead897
@kbhfreedomtreehead897 4 ай бұрын
Don Felder is a partner and forever will be paid by The Eagles. Great business move by Don. Unfortunately Randy didn’t sign correctly and his Eagle legacy will be forgotten even though he was the best vocalist and bassist for them.
@robertprentiss2343
@robertprentiss2343 Жыл бұрын
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
@walterengelke1887 Жыл бұрын
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
@adamdorgant9454 Жыл бұрын
@@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!!!
@jackransbottom5398
@jackransbottom5398 6 ай бұрын
​@@walterengelke1887I agree with you. My opinion of Frey went south after seeing that interview as well.
@gfunk63901
@gfunk63901 5 ай бұрын
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
@DCarver803 5 ай бұрын
He is highly tactful and articulate​@@walterengelke1887
@renebrown7394
@renebrown7394 3 ай бұрын
Felder, Walsh, and Meisner (Rest in Peace) will always be my faves❤
@jcaff6963
@jcaff6963 Жыл бұрын
Always liked Don Felder and still do.
@adamdorgant9454
@adamdorgant9454 7 ай бұрын
Agreed, and I read his book Heaven and Hell, my life in the Eagles 1974-2001, it was great to read!!!!
@DCarver803
@DCarver803 5 ай бұрын
He is awesome especially as a gifted musician
@wallyklw5
@wallyklw5 Жыл бұрын
The magic of Felder + Walsh put the Eagles into the stratosphere
@adamdorgant9454
@adamdorgant9454 9 ай бұрын
Agreed!!!!
@NoName-ge6wc
@NoName-ge6wc 8 ай бұрын
True.
@user-qr7ee2cp4y
@user-qr7ee2cp4y 8 ай бұрын
Joe understood the eagles were Henley and Frey, Felder didn't
@mrsmacca126
@mrsmacca126 7 ай бұрын
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
@giannidigianni4173 7 ай бұрын
@@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
@johngolden4468
@johngolden4468 Жыл бұрын
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
@adamdorgant9454 Жыл бұрын
You’re right about that!!!
@FIGGY65
@FIGGY65 Жыл бұрын
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
@JamesG1126 Жыл бұрын
Eagles were Henley and Frey. Everyone else was expendable. Felder couldn't deal with that.
@Shadox66
@Shadox66 Жыл бұрын
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
@panderson9561 Жыл бұрын
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
@Nanoci62 Жыл бұрын
Very humble , very honest , very true … ❤
@adamdorgant9454
@adamdorgant9454 Жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!
@bernieritters7206
@bernieritters7206 Жыл бұрын
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
@rock90753 Жыл бұрын
I am so jealous!!
@SuperGaleford
@SuperGaleford 8 ай бұрын
Eagles. No “the”.
@ericseyboldt2806
@ericseyboldt2806 7 ай бұрын
Which band was Randy playing with at that time?
@ModusOperandom
@ModusOperandom 9 ай бұрын
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
@HoboJoe1416 Ай бұрын
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.
@rwest8905
@rwest8905 Жыл бұрын
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
@stephen1562 Жыл бұрын
He's not underrated! He's rightly rated extremely highly
@UFCtrumpsboxing
@UFCtrumpsboxing Жыл бұрын
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
@petersneddon1579 Жыл бұрын
Underrated by who?
@rwest8905
@rwest8905 Жыл бұрын
@@petersneddon1579 Unfortunately, pretty much any poll of “best of”.
@goodshipharmony
@goodshipharmony Жыл бұрын
Underrated and underappreciated don't mean the same thing.
@bretstanley8931
@bretstanley8931 7 ай бұрын
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
@SiLoMixMaster 3 ай бұрын
The nuances in that guitar solo are seriously impressive, a masterclass in lead guitar.
@MVR326
@MVR326 Жыл бұрын
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
@adamdorgant9454 Жыл бұрын
Agreed on that!!!!
@mryeti1887
@mryeti1887 Жыл бұрын
A large bank account helps.
@djmylesmatisse
@djmylesmatisse Жыл бұрын
This is such a concise yet really great interview that in a few minutes really explains The Eagles and Don as a man beautifully.
@robertcavalier6133
@robertcavalier6133 Жыл бұрын
"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. *
@TurnerEng
@TurnerEng Жыл бұрын
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
@kfjexit16w Жыл бұрын
I missed that at the MayoPac! 😡
@TurnerEng
@TurnerEng Жыл бұрын
@@kfjexit16w I hope he comes back soon
@jfayiii
@jfayiii Жыл бұрын
He is a sweetheart. Never have gotten a bad vibe.
@adamdorgant9454
@adamdorgant9454 7 ай бұрын
@@jfayiiiAnd I read his book Heaven and Hell, my life in the Eagles 1974-2001, it was really good to read!!!!!
@wijaya_yudi
@wijaya_yudi 4 ай бұрын
I don't care what goes through it, I just love Don Felder.
@70sladyalways25
@70sladyalways25 Жыл бұрын
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
@sarahammermann7239
@sarahammermann7239 Жыл бұрын
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.
@tonymontana-uw1bq
@tonymontana-uw1bq Жыл бұрын
Don Felder...much respect! 👊
@adamdorgant9454
@adamdorgant9454 7 ай бұрын
True!!!
@canyonproductions7683
@canyonproductions7683 Жыл бұрын
One of my BIGGEST Influences in Music. This is a great piece. God bless both these men
@junebug7363
@junebug7363 4 ай бұрын
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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@jomaka
@jomaka Жыл бұрын
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
@abc-bu7nr Жыл бұрын
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
@HelioWakasugui Жыл бұрын
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
@thefonzkiss Жыл бұрын
Glenn Frey plays lead guitar on I Can’t Tell You Why, not Don Felder.
@denniskennedy9288
@denniskennedy9288 Жыл бұрын
Indeed it is , without doubt
@brianmungermusic1744
@brianmungermusic1744 Жыл бұрын
Loved Don’s book. Missed his tour. Great interview. He’s a class act.
@mohamedsheik4589
@mohamedsheik4589 Жыл бұрын
Always thought don Felder was better than the rest of the Eagles, lovely man enormous talent.
@ScooterOnHisWay2024
@ScooterOnHisWay2024 6 ай бұрын
I think you thought wrong. He was a great guitar player, but nothing special outside of that. Ask his ex-wife.
@maximus3160
@maximus3160 6 ай бұрын
@@ScooterOnHisWay2024 classy...
@OFLHLGZ28
@OFLHLGZ28 10 ай бұрын
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!
@robbynealzucker3408
@robbynealzucker3408 Жыл бұрын
One of the nicest people I ever talked to ..great guy ...great musician
@JourneyJankings
@JourneyJankings 7 ай бұрын
I spoke with donnie brasco once. About as believable.
@maximus3160
@maximus3160 6 ай бұрын
@@JourneyJankings right...
@janestokes1041
@janestokes1041 10 ай бұрын
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!!
@kevind2546
@kevind2546 Жыл бұрын
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
@davejones67 Жыл бұрын
Great guy
@ScooterOnHisWay2024
@ScooterOnHisWay2024 7 ай бұрын
He's always been a whiner. But he could play as well as anyone.
@douglassloan6831
@douglassloan6831 7 ай бұрын
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
@TucsonDude 7 ай бұрын
Glad your keen eye re-discovered this forgotten and underappreciated talent.
@tomholman4991
@tomholman4991 Жыл бұрын
Felder can do anything with guitar. One of the best.
@adamdorgant9454
@adamdorgant9454 Жыл бұрын
Yes indeed, and I read his book Heaven and Hell, My Life in the Eagles, it’s really good to read!!!
@williamjueschke9960
@williamjueschke9960 Жыл бұрын
What a good musician and a good man.
@adamdorgant9454
@adamdorgant9454 Жыл бұрын
True!!!
@stevewright2972
@stevewright2972 Жыл бұрын
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.
@catserver8577
@catserver8577 Жыл бұрын
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!
@rdolbey
@rdolbey Жыл бұрын
hands down one of the most talented and stand-up musicians in the eagles.
@TucsonDude
@TucsonDude 7 ай бұрын
Maybe, but he didn't sing. Joe Walsh was probably just as good and was also a star singer.
@scottakam
@scottakam Жыл бұрын
Don Felder is a class act and a great musician!
@GayleMillerWilkinson
@GayleMillerWilkinson 5 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@rwood4610
@rwood4610 Жыл бұрын
Good to see Don Felder rediscover his balance and making good music again.
@ScottAnd
@ScottAnd Жыл бұрын
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
@thefonzkiss Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the lip syncing. He should get a vocalist in instead of pretending to sing the whole set.
@ScottAnd
@ScottAnd Жыл бұрын
@@thefonzkiss Are you still upset about the child molestation charge against you.
@thefonzkiss
@thefonzkiss Жыл бұрын
@@ScottAnd You sound positively unhinged. Seek help.
@Wildlonesome77
@Wildlonesome77 Жыл бұрын
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.
@OMINOIDband
@OMINOIDband Жыл бұрын
91?!! omg. that's absolutely incredible.
@catserver8577
@catserver8577 Жыл бұрын
Agree and agree. And I miss having Dan Rather as a newscaster, he never seemed pressured to hide truths.
@ROYALPRIX
@ROYALPRIX Жыл бұрын
One of his first gigs was in Texas, 1963. He reported on the Kennedy assassination. He's been around a looooong time.
@DJ-bj8ku
@DJ-bj8ku Жыл бұрын
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
@canyonproductions7683 Жыл бұрын
Great comment! Agree with all
@hannibalheyes339
@hannibalheyes339 Жыл бұрын
He's been blessed. Seems like a really nice guy to boot.
@catserver8577
@catserver8577 Жыл бұрын
And he has a super pleasant speaking voice, I was surprised. Would love to hear him do audio books.
@DT-5150
@DT-5150 Жыл бұрын
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
@timyarbrough6356 6 ай бұрын
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.
@frankgoodwell1261
@frankgoodwell1261 8 ай бұрын
The biggest hit the Eagles ever had was "Hotel California" which was written by Don Felder.
@tlaf3045
@tlaf3045 Жыл бұрын
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
@plasticweapon 9 ай бұрын
you're a bot.
@JJJJ-gl2uf
@JJJJ-gl2uf 7 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great guy. Wonderful interview.
@timwanwick179
@timwanwick179 Жыл бұрын
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 🎸👋🙋🙌
@northernstudioworks
@northernstudioworks Жыл бұрын
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
@Thomasmemoryscentral Жыл бұрын
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?
@detpak
@detpak Жыл бұрын
It's NOT the Eagles anymore without Don Felder, I won't pay to see them in concert with the current line-up.
@jshepard152
@jshepard152 Жыл бұрын
Hiring Vince Gill to sing Eagles songs was the most bizarre choice.
@jamesspalten5977
@jamesspalten5977 7 ай бұрын
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
@jamesbowen8960 7 ай бұрын
Excellent analysis and spot on insight. They should be called Don Henley and the Yes-men.
@keesjorritsma3723
@keesjorritsma3723 4 ай бұрын
Groot respect voor Don, een talentvol en integer mens. Nooit een onvertogen woord over de leden van de Eagles, die hem het eerlijk verdelen van hun inkomsten misgunden. Een bijzonder getalenteerde gitarist. De muziek van de Eagles heeft na zijn vertrek nooit meer hetzelfde niveau gehaald.😊
@TheBohemianAngels
@TheBohemianAngels Жыл бұрын
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.
@scooterfoust4361
@scooterfoust4361 7 ай бұрын
Make no mistake, I love The Eagles... but Henley and Fry didn't treat Don Felder right.
@ummagumma00
@ummagumma00 7 ай бұрын
For real
@OldSaltyChip
@OldSaltyChip 9 ай бұрын
You rock Don. Thank you!
@engineer17151
@engineer17151 4 ай бұрын
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.
@teb0072
@teb0072 Жыл бұрын
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.
@pixelnation9114
@pixelnation9114 Жыл бұрын
What an awesome guy
@adamdorgant9454
@adamdorgant9454 Жыл бұрын
Agreed!!!
@rrtds9378
@rrtds9378 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jimdowns1135
@jimdowns1135 10 ай бұрын
He is one of my all time favorite lead guitarist.
@Holly-z2i
@Holly-z2i 5 ай бұрын
Especially Glen Frey. He was described as dominant. He’s also the reason Randy Meisner left the band.
@christiand1247
@christiand1247 Ай бұрын
There's nothing wrong with being hungry for success, but jeez, Henley & Frey turned into megalomaniacs! They seemed almost embarrassed at the great reviews for the 1st album, but by the last they were different people...
@DougThacker
@DougThacker Жыл бұрын
He wrote an awesome book about his experiences!
@stevebobamerican8635
@stevebobamerican8635 Жыл бұрын
A great book indeed. Worth reading.
@adamdorgant9454
@adamdorgant9454 Жыл бұрын
Loved it, it’s very good to read, and I have great respect for Felder himself!!!!
@adamdorgant9454
@adamdorgant9454 Жыл бұрын
@@stevebobamerican8635True!!!
@MichaelRuno
@MichaelRuno 2 ай бұрын
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!!!!!!!!
@judytraf
@judytraf 10 ай бұрын
Loved Don Felder with the Eagles. Such a shame didn't stay in the band. They made great music together.
@frankstephenson1746
@frankstephenson1746 Жыл бұрын
Great interview It’s really all about the human experience we all share.
@trentmason009
@trentmason009 Ай бұрын
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!!
@hebrewz4207
@hebrewz4207 Жыл бұрын
That bar behind is awesome!
@hranko3143
@hranko3143 Жыл бұрын
Havent these questions been asked and answered thousands of times over the past 20 years. Every book, every interview, every documetry, every youtube essay.
@danielcasey4854
@danielcasey4854 Жыл бұрын
Underappreciated guitarist. He is up there with the best. Also a very articulate man.
@TucsonDude
@TucsonDude 7 ай бұрын
Underappreciated? Good thing a wise person like you discovered him (again). 🤔
@danielcasey4854
@danielcasey4854 7 ай бұрын
@@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
@TucsonDude 7 ай бұрын
@@danielcasey4854 Picked on as a kid? Nah. I just learned to sniff out BS'ers at an early age. Thanks for confirming my assessment.
@GRMS66
@GRMS66 5 ай бұрын
Lovely and genuine man.
@gregthomas1346
@gregthomas1346 7 ай бұрын
One half of the greatest guitar twosome of the 70s , possibly of all time
@jimheckert5383
@jimheckert5383 Жыл бұрын
What a cool Man. Great interview. Thank you 🇺🇸
@Rominaea
@Rominaea 9 ай бұрын
I love the simplicity Don has. He seems like a great person. The best eagle by far.
@yankshomer7267
@yankshomer7267 Жыл бұрын
Don got lucky 🍀 Great work sir
@Westernerd1
@Westernerd1 10 ай бұрын
Aside from the obvious as an incredible musician, he is such a true professional. He grew through tragedy which is a gift. Peace.
@whistlemc
@whistlemc 5 ай бұрын
A iconic guitarist and a great man.
@brittinimitchell5699
@brittinimitchell5699 Жыл бұрын
Great interview!
@UFCtrumpsboxing
@UFCtrumpsboxing Жыл бұрын
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.
@JohnKiernan-f8s
@JohnKiernan-f8s 8 ай бұрын
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,, ♥️👏👏👏👏👏👏
@tonemac6558
@tonemac6558 Жыл бұрын
"The others wanted money. Don wanted heart and soul" ......(prolonged silence) ....... Clap Clap Clap
@larrymills4019
@larrymills4019 Жыл бұрын
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
@2HitWonder Жыл бұрын
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!
@Rascal19617
@Rascal19617 2 ай бұрын
Don Felder is a terrific guitar player & singer. Don wrote the riff for "Hotel California". Great music & song. Don was definitely an EAGLE member. Don was not treated with respect nor fairly. Don Henley & Glenn Frey were in charge. It was not right how Felder got the raw end, he contributed his great playing of the guitar & his vocal talent. I always liked the band "The Eagles", but did not like the way they treated Don Felder & other band members. I saw Don Felder live on stage with his band performing at the Patchogue Theater in Patchogue, L.I., NY back in 2019 with my boyfriend & Don's concert performance was simply terrific. (unfortunately my companion passed away from Colon Cancer in July 2020). We had always said wanted to see Don again in concert. I purchased Don's book about life with the Eagles. Good reading. You should purchase his book. 👍👌😍
@Chaseieday7555
@Chaseieday7555 3 ай бұрын
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.
@candacec2230
@candacec2230 Жыл бұрын
Heavy stuff I never knew . Been long tong time FAN . Never knew this happened God god bless thank you for everything
@MrVasmikey
@MrVasmikey Жыл бұрын
Sadly, this situation with Don has been repeated throughout most bands in the industry. Greed and ego seem to always play a bigger role than creativity and prodigy. He and Timothy were the heart of the band. When they left there was only the soul left to perform.
@johnkneeland5547
@johnkneeland5547 11 ай бұрын
Heart of the band? They wrote how many of the songs?
@maximus3160
@maximus3160 6 ай бұрын
@@johnkneeland5547 so writing the songs = heart of the band? Right...
@johnkneeland5547
@johnkneeland5547 6 ай бұрын
@@maximus3160 Felder supposedly wrote the melody to Hotel California. He is given a songwriting credit. Henley and Frey's lyrics were critical to making the song a hit. They probably also did arrangements. Name another song Felder has a songwriting credit on. The Eagles had plenty of hits.
@johnkneeland5547
@johnkneeland5547 6 ай бұрын
@@maximus3160 Right. And Felder has a writing credit on ONE song out of many. He did not make the Eagles.
@hazor777
@hazor777 Жыл бұрын
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
@dj_617
@dj_617 Жыл бұрын
He did not leave, he was kicked out.
@tmc515
@tmc515 4 ай бұрын
Felder's a class act !
@GETole
@GETole Жыл бұрын
This guy is a class act. Henley and Frey were ego maniacs. The others knew it, too, but remained silent.
@roninnotasheeplikeyou.2631
@roninnotasheeplikeyou.2631 Жыл бұрын
In all the years/decades Walsh & the current bass player have been in the Eagles. They have never been full fledged members. They are viewed as hired hands aka employees. Most people do not know that. You are right though. They have indeed remained silent. I mean I'm sure they are not hurting money wise but still. Besides being control freaks & ego maniacs both Frey & Henley have been beyond greedy. Sadly all that money didn't help Frey @ the end of his life.
@SusanLierman
@SusanLierman Жыл бұрын
Are you forgetting about original bassist Randy Meissner? Best vocalist in any Eagles lineup. He quit the Eagles in 1977 due to Glen Fret being an egomaniac.@2v_5r84
@2HitWonder
@2HitWonder Жыл бұрын
I often wonder how being handled like that has affected Walsh over the years. The old Joe didn't seem like a guy who could live with being treated like a child. I guess we'll never know because as long as those Eagles checks keep coming, he'll do as he's told.
@texasskyliner704
@texasskyliner704 Жыл бұрын
@2v_5r84 The "current bass player" is a good way to describe Schmit. Just another hired hand.
@ScooterOnHisWay2024
@ScooterOnHisWay2024 Жыл бұрын
If Joe Walsh could handle the terms of the band's financials, Felder should have been able to as well. He is and was a way bigger star than Felder, as good as Felder can play.
@Sevenwonders81
@Sevenwonders81 Жыл бұрын
The way I see it is once they got famous and were having hits Don and Glenn decided that they would more or less decide things with little to no input from the others. I find it rich that Frey says he and Henley were keeping the Eagles name and music alive through their solo careers . I was a child on the 80’s and I can’t tell you how many times I heard their music on the classic country or rock music stations. I think it’s quite telling when Frey admitted he’d only reunite for a bigger cut than the others ( excluding Don H). In my opinion why have contracts if you you don’t want to honour them or why make Felder the CFO if he wasn’t allowed access to the financial records etc. Plus when Henley went off about Felder’s book yet agreed to a documentary that more or less confirmed all he said in the book. Joe and Timothy should have stood up for themselves and demanded to be treated as members of the band and not simply hired hands and also keep the money the same as before. If Felder lied in his book why didn’t they sue dnd if he was in the wrong why did they settle the lawsuit and pay him out? It’s the same with Lindsey Buckingham. Irving had him fired per Stevie’s request and they had to pay him out despite their comments to the press that the band would vigorously defend his lawsuit. The Eagles are a joke now. They have one of the best guitarists and vocalists with Vince Gill and instead of making new music they are simply doing a stale hits show at sky high prices which is hilarious considering how much Henley bitched about the corporate greed in the world.
@Thomasmemoryscentral
@Thomasmemoryscentral Жыл бұрын
Funnily enough, they added Glenn's son Deacon to fill the space Glenn left but similar to Wolfgang, i dont consider either of them Eagles or a Van Halen member. I dont see Eagles anymore. If i care, my mind reminds me its Don Henley's Eagles im seeing.
@JustJeph33
@JustJeph33 Жыл бұрын
Easy on the Texan there. He writes as an observer, not a participant.
@fourthofseven
@fourthofseven Жыл бұрын
Simply put Henley & Frey wrote & sang nearly all the hits & as such deserve a much larger cut. Guitar players are a dime a dozen.
@ScooterOnHisWay2024
@ScooterOnHisWay2024 Жыл бұрын
"I find it rich that Frey says he and Henley were keeping the Eagles name and music alive through their solo careers." In the absence of their solo careers, there would have been little demand for The Eagles to return as a band. Their solo careers were 2 of the best of the era, and that kept Eagles songs on the radio.
@tomjes5602
@tomjes5602 7 ай бұрын
​​​@@fourthofseven Sorry to burst your bubble but you need to slow down and review the song writing credits on each Eagles album. You will find that there's quite a few other people who wrote the songs other than Henley and Frey. Since that's the case, are the Eagles a cover band?
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