Don Felder performs " Hotel California" June 30, 2013 at Indian Ranch Webster, MA

[@thezill69]

Felder looks like he is having so much fun up there playing. It's not a business for him like it is for Frey and Henley. He is a musician who genuinely appreciates his fans and is overwhelmed by their reaction. How do you not like this guy? DOn Felder rocks!!

[@gregorybrose5881]

He can do what ever he wants. The song is his, no matter what Frey/Henley say.

[@chrispodles]

Don Felder deserves an honor along With Randy and Bernie at the Kennedy Center.

[@marcrobinson9305]

Chris Podles He's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.........

[@neaituppi7306]

+Chris Podles They wouldn't be honored if he hadn't written this song.

[@marcrobinson9305]

***** OMG!!!! The dude wrote THE RIFF !!!!! Henley and Frey "wrote" the SONG...... Geez...people !!! He was a GREAT guitarist.....and he contributed...NO DOUBT....but he didn't,...doesnt,...nor ever WILL 'Make" the band. Let it go......

[@neaituppi7306]

Marc Robinson Let me explain what a song is. The song is the main chord structure, the bass melodies. Felder wrote the Main song structure, the bass lines the guitar solos, even the ones Joe played, and Felder even came up with the style of the drum part. Normally, in the arrangement stage, other band members come up with their own instrument parts. But this song, Felder did everything except the lyrics. A riff is just a guitar part that plays off of the main chord, or as an intro or ending. Like Life in the fast lane. Joe came up with the intro riff, and Felder and Meisner worked on that and came up with more of the song itself.. And then Glen and Henley came up with lyric ideas. Trust me, if Felder hadn't brought in 70% of the song that he did, there would have been no Hotel California, and since that contributed to their huge success, they would not be honored.

[@marcrobinson9305]

***** Let me explain to YOU that I've been making a living in the music industry for 27 years......and a melody line on cassette is one thing,...LYRICS, arrangement , structure, etc.....That's where the MAJOR aspect comes into play. now....as for the TRUTH of the matter, Felder got his credits as a "writer" on Hotel California....but let's not get carried away here, even Frey and Henley credited him with the chords,.....but as for "Writing THE SONG",.....stop this.....

[@plymouthgtx1973]

Don Felder and Peter Frampton - it doesn't get any better than this - Rock Gods! Long live the 70's! Good to see Felder out touring after all that stuff he went through with Frey & Henley.

[@franzjoseflindner7624]

Was mir bei Don Felder auffällt, er genießt die Anerkennung durch die anderen, zeichnet sich durch freundliches Auftreten und durch die Spielfreude, mit der er ans Werk geht. Er scheint einfach glücklich zu sein, wenn er seiner Leidenschaft, Musik zu machen, zu komponieren und zu performen, nachgehen kann. Auch in seinem Buch sagt er das immer wieder. Aber es bedarf auch der Anerkennung durch sein Umfeld. Wenn Du immer wieder das Gefühl, kriegst, daß das, was Du machst, nichts ist, frustriert das auf die Dauer jeden.

[@terry21651]

Playing one guitar is one thing,,,you know you are a bad ass when you can play 2 together!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chrispodles]

Hotel California was released December 8, 1976 and the band finally hit the big time!! No argument here Don.

[@chrispodles]

Don Felder and Frampton live how cool!! Hotel California

[@chrispodles]

Hi, I am a fan from Germany. They are a wonderful(magnificent) musician. Carry on. Best regards from Germany. Claudia Ettling

[@chrispodles]

:Don Felder is renowned as former lead guitarist of The Eagles, one of the most popular and influential rock groups of our time. The bandʼs record-setting compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) sold over 29 million copies in the U.S. alone and was awarded by the RIAA the top-selling album of the 20th Century. Currently Don and the Eagles have sold more than 83.5 million albums. A member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998, Felder served as a member of The Eagles for 27 years, putting his mark on numerous Eagles milestones. Felder originated the music and co-wrote The Eaglesʼ biggest hit - the iconic, Grammy-studded smash “Hotel California” - along with fan favorites like “Victim of Love” and “Those Shoes”. He became immediately celebrated for his lyrical, signature guitar work on legendary songs like “Hotel California,” “One of These Nights,” “New Kid In Town,” and numerous more. “Hotel California” was recently voted the Number 1 best 12 string guitar song in the world by Guitar World magazine. After leaving the group in 2001, Felder also became a New York Times bestselling author when his riveting confessional memoir “Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles” proved a major commercial triumph upon publication in 2008 and went on to become a New York Times best seller. Four time Grammy award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, New York Times best selling author, amazing guitarist and captivating performer is the best way to describe Don Felder today. Felder has not only worked with The Eagles but also in both sessions and live performances for numerous music legends spanning the musical spectrum: The Bee Gees, Peter Frampton, Bob Seger, Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, Kenny Loggins, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Boz Scaggs, Warren Zevon, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Vince Gill, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Paul Simon, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand - and even old friend, Steven Stills. Don is currently touring with Foreigner and Styx in support of his new CD “The Road To Forever” which features some of the best musicians and close Felder friends in the business including Crosby, Stills & Nash, Tommy Shaw (from STYX), Randy Jackson (American Idol). Steve Lukather and David Paich (Toto). The latest single “Wash Away The Pain” has reached #4 on the classic rock media charts between Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and has been critically acclaimed throughout the industry.

[@caltek1]

There is something about watching these "GODS-in-my-youth-and-now-have-become-old-geezers-like-myself" jamming the guitars that make my blood boil. Ahhhh..... my youth that I have almost forgotten.....

[@JimmyMaya]

Felder and Frampton....so cool!

[@chrispodles]

thezill69 Felder looks like he is having so much fun up there playing. It's not a business for him like it is for Frey and Henley. He is a musician who genuinely appreciates his fans and is overwhelmed by their reaction. How do you not like this guy? DOn Felder rocks!!

[@MrAdamSavage]

the most beautiful solo

[@CooManTunes]

Flawless 'Fingers' Felder

[@motorcityman401]

Absolutely, very underrated

[@pklute63]

The town where I was born....love it!

[@chrispodles]

Thanks Don for Hotel California

[@ShortysSportsGrill]

Awesome! Peter Frampton and Don Felder! Wow!

[@gabriellasan]

Hotel California for fond memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrispodles]

Cris Nuñez increíble version del 2013.. peter framptom , (no se si lo escribo bien) , excelente. Que bueno!!!!!

[@NikhilKhandekar]

He's a truly amazing genius of an artiste. Persons such as him come your way once in a millennium. The guitar is out-of-this-world, yes.

[@marladavis472]

Many fond memories for me in this music.

[@lastdaysguitar]

FELDER and FRAMPTON, two of the very best of my youth... this is LEGENDARY! Love it!!!

[@chrispodles]

303,160 views..........let's double it this year for Don !!!!

[@chrispodles]

lastdaysguitar FELDER and FRAMPTON, two of the very best of my youth... this is LEGENDARY! Love it!!!

[@chrispodles]

Ocean City, Md. • Saturday, September 13, 2014 I've covered concerts at Springfest, Sunfest and now Bikefest, so now my trifecta here in town is complete. After seeing Don Felder in early June opening up for the Foreigner/Styx summer tour, I knew it would be a longer set and was curious what new songs he'd play. The band took the stage first, a well seasoned group of musicians with many accomplishments featuring Shem von Schroeck on bass, Timothy Drury on keyboards, Greg Suran on guitar and Scott Devers on drums. Finally Don Felder comes out with his signature double-neck white Gibson SG and starts right in on the intro to "Hotel California," the song that he had closed with on the Foreigner/Styx tour in the summer with Tommy Shaw helping on the song. Then it was "Already Gone" and "One of These Nights" after which he asked the crowd if they were into hearing a blues song, bringing on a rousing applause as the band broke out a Stevie Ray Vaughan cover of "Pride & Joy." Felder, who wrote a tell-all book after the Eagles fired him, kept referring to his old band through the night as "The Seagulls." and I wish I had a clue on this one. He did a great job of playing their old hits such as “Victim of Love," "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and "Tequila Sunrise," a song he said was written from a night of drinking "Cuervo Gold." Felder then told us that "Seven Bridges Road" was a song that they used back stage as a vocal warm up before Eagles shows and that got just about the biggest applause of the night. He next played "Those Shoes" with the "talk-box" guitar lines and a heavy dose of bass making this sound just as it did in the late ‘70s. And from Felder's 2012 solo album, Road To Forever, came "Girls In Black," and from the animated film of 1981 was "Heavy Metal" (Takin' A Ride) to which, surprisingly, most people sang along. Now as Felder says "Let's Keep this Party Rocking," "The Long Run" and "Witchy Woman" which he dedicated to Tiger Woods for unknown reasons. Felder looked great and had a smile from ear to ear all night long with a good responses from the crowd, even though the night had been dampened by some nasty rain storms moving through our area. Then it was "Heartache Tonight" and "Life in the Fast Lane" to close out their first set. As the crowd was cheering for one more - one more, they got just that as the band returned to end their 75-minute set with "Take it Easy" to bring OC Bikefest Saturday night to a close. I hope Don Felder and band do tour more often as this and the June show I saw was the first from when I had last seen him with the Eagles on their "Hell Freezes Over" Tour at the world famous Spectrum in Phila., Pa. This guy sounds great and with such a great touring band that he deserves more than he got from his old bandmates, "The Seagulls." - Gary Crouthamel - Concert Photojournlaist

[@susanwills6457]

I have always said, not everyone is born to sing. But this guy is born to play guitar...

[@korsar11]

What a Good Thing to watch & hear !!!!

[@CristianeTollendal]

Extra cool !!!

[@chrispodles]

The Eagles owe Don Felder for putting them where they are today

[@bassesatta9235]

Chris Podles no they dont. Eagles besy selling album isnt hotel california. Hotel california isnt as big as it seems

[@tipakongphan3250]

​.. Not​ as​ big​ but​ sooo Famous.. ❤

[@chrispodles]

Keep the posts coming!!!

[@joelweisberg]

RIP Glen. You and your partner wrote the songs of my younger years. Your success was well deserved. I don't see Henley doing Eagles concerts again.

[@tigerbalm666]

+Joel Barry Henley and Glen were the biggest greedy ASSHOLES, may they rot in hell....

[@joelweisberg]

+tigerbalm The bible says "speaketh no ill of the dead" I think!! All members of the Eagles made a great living. Felder especially. And recall an "asshole" is a useful body organ and hell does not exist.

[@daveballapico7875]

+tigerbalm If Don and Glen are such greedy assholes why did they pay Randy Meisner's medical bills a few years back which were significant. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Meisner www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/eagles-randy-meisner-shocked-glenn-frey-died-67-article-1.2502052 The reason that greedy rumor is prevalent is Glen said he and Don should get more money then the rest which lead to the reunion. Joe Walsh and Tim Schmit didn't care only Felder cared. I mean Glen even said we, Don and I, kept the band going for 14 years after by having solo careers that kept the Eagle';s name in the spotlight. Don and Glen also wrote the lion share of the material or wrote something out of 3 Don Felder; riff (This one,Victim of Love, Those Shoes). Felder always thought he was better than he was. He was upset that they eventually went with Henley on Victim of Love I mean can't you blame them as Geffen called Henley "Golden Throat"; and he still sings the same and can you tell from this Felder version he really isn't a strong vocalist.

[@natecalhoun4427]

+Joel Barry funny you used a bible reference then say afterwards that hell doesn't exist

[@georgesmith3447]

Another masterpiece

[@chrispodles]

Lady's and gentlemen Don Felder!!!!!!

[@chrispodles]

There's only one song and one song only that every Eagle wants to hear and when Don hits that first chord to Hotel California the audience goes crazy!!!

[@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine]

Thanks for posting. Two masters..

[@dcrimmen]

Wadda ya know, the boy CAN sing. So much for what was said in the Eagles History Video.

[@patomore8420]

Jesus no doubt I`m getting old, all my favorite musicians are white hair now. God bless us¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@soulfight3349]

Mad respect.

[@helmisantoso1074]

The Best of Don Felder ever!

[@JAllan-sp5ji]

I also like the acoustic intro of this song on their concerts Hell Freezes Over! Truly, Felder is a genius!! :-)

[@maryjeancanceller1096]

I love to play guitar ...one of my idol is you DON FELDER just visit in philippines i want to see u in personal...everytime i sleep im always listening hotel california, lyin eyes, new kid in town, take it easy and take it to the limit

[@joeswantojoemardi7608]

Mantaaappppp.....! Top markotop...!

[@chrispodles]

Hotel California made the Eagles what they are . Thanks Don Felder

[@PappyDC1]

Can't tell who is having more fun! DF wrote that in 1975 (?). Wow, they were all young dudes then.... Very cool- thanks for sharing!

[@Jimbodisfan]

The musicians on stage looked like they were having a blast.

[@xtc1957]

So much better than so many players, these two, and so much more humble! Felder got a terrible shafting from Henley & Frey. But he rose above it and moved on, with his amazing score for "Hotel" tucked right under his arm. His soloing on this song and "Good Day In Hell" are proof-positive that Felder was as good a player as any guy backing two of the biggest bastards in show business. It's probably the way Harrison felt working with Lennon & McCartney. Many also blame Felder for the formulaic sound and meticulously structured live solos, but it was Henley and Frey that insisted they be spot-on each night. Walsh and Felder said they felt restrained, but The Gods had spoken. What's a guy to do, playing guitar for the most successful band in America for nearly three decades? You done good, "Fingers."

[@advokris]

Its the solo that lets you know he wrote the song and played with the Eagles.

[@marko511d]

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carolsalway9767]

Fing Brilliant

Don Felder, the best guitar player at the wolrd.

[@GabzitoHD]

and that's how one of the best songs ever written sound like

[@jingletugano6927]

Legendary

[@jkarlosferreira]

Don Felder ... Fingers .... the best ever

[@donaldperkins7428]

Good stuff.

[@chrispodles]

Pauly Swanie Happy birthday Don Felder

[@shushutany6034]

Mr. Hotel California!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@colico14]

Hell of a player/writer...seems like a right decent bloke, too.

[@chrispodles]

ReligiaodeMerda Don Felder and Peter Frampton, really amazing guitar players. Kids, this is music.

[@WarriorCycles]

THIS MR FELDER IS GREAT

[@rondmc44]

Felder and Frampton... Fire.

[@vakantieland4]

I agree.

[@chrispodles]

:Nice of you to take the time for this Don. You are a class act. We vets love your music Sir. Thanks so much for it. Nice to see you are still at it. Michael Herd

[@bouncyjo1]

Felder is the man !!!!

[@Polli-007]

Und Joe Walsh!!!!!!!!!

[@JimDorman]

Thanks - I was there that day - great artists including slide genius Sonny Landreth who opened. I really enjoy this venue on summer Sunday afternoon by the lake.

[@Vince1961]

Brilliant

[@chrispodles]

Stratmahn Kudos to Don for his amazing playing all solo parts. What a pro player, such a relaxed style in his hands and the tone was awesome. Possible pre gig dialogue: Don: "Hey Peter you wanna sing Hotel for

[@chrispodles]

Don Felder an Eagle forever!!

[@farmtracks1]

Great to see the great Peter Frampton playing the Joe Walsh parts!

[@timmaloney1644]

For all you know it alls out there Don Felder, wrote all the guitar chords, both lead solos ( including Joe Walsh's) on this song. This is the song that really put the Eagles, into the category of the best Amrican Band, and began their run of great commercial success!

[@pilarasdfghjkl]

Very good

[@race4711]

Don Felder is the best Eagle on land!

[@OriginalMamaKim]

I love Don Felder but his magic was with the Eagles

[@donaldperkins7428]

Hell, yeah!

[@geraldherrmann787]

felder & frampton. wow.

[@djtrixen]

I saw him a couple of years ago (on this tour, in fact) and he was absolutely kickass! As I recall, it was with Styx and Foreigner and he invited Tommy Shaw on stage to perform with him during this song. VERY cool!

[@pajmf]

Agreed

[@wayneo1269]

He does a fine job

[@chrispodles]

S M Vieira Two of the most EPIC guitar players in the history of Rock n' Roll. It never gets old.

[@thechevrons9241]

Don Felder is a class act

[@knowledgeknights2762]

You are killinggggggg it Gooooood job

[@liamocean1]

Awesome, especially the vibes going on with the solo at the end. That original spirit is still there!

[@colinturner4158]

He can sing

[@jovanflores45]

don felder must be place into the 100 greatest guitarist of all time..

[@chrispodles]

From David Hosteter This is Seriously Awesome. Thank you very much Mister Felder. I can only imagine your "free time", so taking the time is appreciated. Great tips. Great tools. Great song. Happy Trails! Thank You!

[@hirskdubbi]

no doubt this is one kick ass version.Its honestly better than the Eagles current version where the guitars are too weak

[@pajmf]

Exactly!

[@kjelllarsson8673]

Don Felder is a greit Gitarr player

[@kingofhollywood4706]

That was freaking awesome!

[@tazabag]

The Eagles miss Don Felder...Is the best guitarist of the world

[@pajmf]

For those who give a thumbs down, before doing so at least know what you are talking about. Thanks!

[@Mork007]

Felder and Framton, man they sound great!

[@chrispodles]

Amazing guitar player singer writer You know him as an Eagle!!! Mr. Don Felder

[@pajmf]

I just saw him last night. His voice sounded great.

[@chrispodles]

Johnny never let me down The "Eagles", are coming to Australia next month and appearing in town on my birthday. But after seeing Frey's attitude on their bio film, his "bad ass Detroit" fey persona, and the way they treated

[@mendezmaryjane1543]

I love this song since when i was a teenager,its so amazing

[@Stratmahn]

Kudos to Don for his amazing playing all solo parts. What a pro player, such a relaxed style in his hands and the tone was awesome. Possible pre gig dialogue: Don: "Hey Peter you wanna sing Hotel for me? Peter: "Nah,carry on, you'll do fine mate"..... Vocals aside, the crowd sure loved it!

[@LastOfSixMusic]

This is excellent... I think any guitarist would envy Frampton or Felder, playing side by side, with the either...Thanks for the post...!

[@joseorel]

The best eagle forever

[@chinesefake]

I always loved Felders input in the Eagles. Funny how he looks younger now then he did back then.

[@nitantpp514]

Don felder is the legend! I have a lot of respect for him.

[@deano.7533]

I didn't realize till the solo that Don Felder was playing with Peter Frampton. Always liked Frampton. When I saw him play live with Bowie for the "Glass Spider" tour I found a deeper respect for Frampton and his guitar skills. Always liked "The Eagles". Having watched a few interviews with Don Felder I have an even deeper respect for him as a human being. :-I