Official Eagles press conference for "History of the Eagles: Part One"

[@rrip1]

He wrote the entire guitar for the song, which is what makes the song what it is. Don Felder is responsible for a massive amount of their success.

[@lindastjohn5007]

I enjoy this interview. Miss Glenn Frey very much.

[@crisol2103]

What a joy to see and hear timothy after his illness, fill you with BLESSINGS GOD ALWAYS MY WANTED TIMOTHY.

[@Dreamweaver777]

These men in their mid sixties all very handsome, articulate and funny. Great video. Ty.

[@lindastjohn5007]

Joe Walsh is great. Gets along with everybody. Keeps the peace. A real nice guy!!

[@bolidst7928]

Meisner's songs are the best ones

[@zaxmack]

42yrs later...and Don Henley said on 60Minutes,"it's always been Glenn's band, he came up with the name, the members..." that's why Glenn Frey always talks more in interviews.

[@compka93]

I still miss Don Felder - no one can play like him.

[@MrJacksonvill]

The Documentary is Fantastic..and inspirational once you put in the work,you can achieve ..once you are focus!

[@oboogie2]

LOL! In response, let me first state that I am a HUGE fan of Henley's work, and I think he is a lyrical genius. That being said, I am also looking forward to his next autobiographical film titled, "The Ego that Ate the World!"

[@jerkyhill]

Don Henley, He's the backbone. Always was.

[@mickydee7502]

Glen Frey was always the driving force, Not Henley

[@jessie9384]

I have them sorted into George Ringo Paul and John . And still Timothy & Joe are my George and Ringo . Both deeply compassionate, capable and intelligent men, who seem to be able to keep their egos under control . Still.

[@gillies656]

The eagles are amazing I love joe Walsh my fav guitarist and don henley and Glenn Frey n Timothy are the best love this band a lot :)

[@compka93]

Glad to see Timothy is doing fine,

[@lynnturman8157]

I have watched it. You'd be pissed too if somebody had just written a tell-all book about your life. I'm not saying Felder's right. I'm not saying Henley & Frey are right. What I'm saying is there's no way of knowing unless you were there.

[@geraldineshaw290]

Just love this interview with handsome men in their mid sixties articulated intelligent musicians composers honest ,and rip Glenfrey God bless you miss you Frey henley the lennon and mac cartney ,I grew up with the eagles fabulous thank you GERALDINE 🙏♥️🙏🇦🇺

[@zaxmack]

No Bernie Leadon= No Eagles.... No Randy Meisner= No Eagles.... Really this argument an conversation will go on long after we're all gone... GET OVER IT..;)

[@Sunspree]

Great interview...thanks for posting!

[@RogerS3019]

Timothy and Joe, just nod your head and smile, and you'll still get paid. Let the "experts" do all the talking. Joe stole the show at their recent concert and received the most applause. Timothy received very warm applause from the audience...then Glenn manages to take a shot at him by saying that "We refer to that song as Love Will Keep Us Awake" (being sarcastic b/c it was a slow song). Audience really liked Timothy and his songs/contributions. Check out Joe on "Guitar Center Sessions" A++

[@mx72sss]

As you can see, Don and Glenn still control the group. Their egos is what destroyed them and still does.

[@kenbaker8868]

I’ve always loved the Eagles and I know it wasn’t always great all the time! Still, I think they are the greatest band ever including the Beatles! I think it was terrible that they fired Don Felder, but it was their business! I still think Glenn’s passing was the most shocking event to effect the band, but the fact that Glenn’s son filling his place is very appropriate! I hope they continue to make great music for many years to come! Glenn truly is flying like an Eagle!!!

[@LazloRolka]

Malcontent is the word used by David Geffen to describe Henley. No one thinks of Felder as an asshole or a bad guy. He's know to be a sweetheart swimming with the sharks. and you know who the sharks are LOL

[@joshgarbemusic]

Love Donny Felder as much as the next guy. Amazing guitar player and wrote the Hotel California masterpiece. Even still, this band was gonna be huge with or without him. Glen, Don, Joe, Tim, Randy, Bernie are/were ALL great songwriters and made this the greatest supergroup ever assembled. Take it easy, tequila sunrise, desperado, lyin eyes, take it to the limit, new kid in town, life in the fast lane, one of these nights, witchy woman...just a few of many which had nothing to do with Felder.

[@wretch1]

Bull

[@neneg4340]

Never the same after Meisner and Felder left

[@asshole0465027451]

Not sure about Meisner cause Timothy brought the same amount of talent in with Love will keep us alive & I can't tell you why. But certainly things werent the same when felder was FIRED

[@neneg4340]

Timothy is a gifted guy ;) He just wasn't an original.

[@artgabrielalejo1218]

not at all cuz Timothy is close to Randys Thing plus i bet females wanted to see their concert for Timothy..He is hot and humble

[@victoriaceleste2632]

Timothy is so shy, love him.

[@joshgarbemusic]

The chord progression of the intro/verse is the whole song! That only leaves the lyrics!

[@astroman30]

That's like saying Jimmy Page only wrote the chords, intro, verse and solo to "Stairway To Heaven."

[@geraldineshaw290]

Glen is modes t as he acknowledge s other polite to his other eagles band members Miss you ♥️🙏

[@CooManTunes]

Bottom line...Joe has always looked a lonely guitarist without his other half alongside him. The Eagles were finished the moment Frey and Henley decided to break up the greatest guitar duo in history.

[@joshgarbemusic]

And I'll say even further how much love I have for Felder that I think he was truly the star of the Hell Freezes over disc, so make no mistake I'm a huge fan.

[@johnnysalvny]

Interesting. Use a tripod next time!

[@adamsaben3299]

The Eagles is my favorite group of all time and classic rock artists. Their songs improved my life and made growing up in the 70's and 80's more fun. That said, Glenn Frey is the Nick Saban of rock and roll. A genius, but a real sour puss with a huge ego who makes it very difficult to like him despite your best efforts. Not having Randy Meisner and Don Felder in the Eagles just leaves you with that empty feeling.

[@astroman30]

Pink Floyd was Pink Floyd before David Gilmour too, but it would never be the same without him.

[@hcwof5980]

I wish the camera work is done by a pro. Got a headach watching it.

[@joshgarbemusic]

Felder wrote the baseline? Wowwwwww. And you're correct, he was not in the band when they wrote and recorded all of their best music.

[@geraldineshaw290]

Glen Frey ♥️🙏🇦🇺 founder of eagles beautiful voice singer talented musician compliment ed henley like brother s

[@wolverine7196]

Amen Brother! I'm a huge Eagle's fan but the way they ____ on Felder was criminal. Henley and Frey, while talented are 2 of the biggest ___ in Rock. Read Felder's book about them, he won the law suit..... I've seen the Eagles numerous times with Walsh and Felder, Don was a monster on guitar. The band had a huge amount of talent but a lot of years wasted and the double CD was a huge pile of _____. Not even close to the old glory days.

[@brucekkaye6717]

I thought it was Glenn Fry who called him .... could be mistaken, but it's no big deal -- I'm just glad he's with 'em.

[@rebeccasue25]

I wish I could watch it now :(

[@CFKMAN]

You get a feeling deep down inside that Joe Walsh probably thinks Henley and Frey are total aholes but just gets along to get along

[@shrapnel77]

You do realize the documentary was brought forth by Henely, Fre and Azoff. You can watch my new documentary entitled "I am the great, all encompassing human being." produced and written by me.

[@lynnturman8157]

Felder didn't write Hotel California. He wrote the chord progression of the intro/verse. Henley & Frey wrote everything else.

[@peteyoung7665]

Which is hole song because it’s same chord progression trough out the song.And the guitar solo with the harmony parts is total genious and worth a lot more then those simple lyrics that Henley wrote.Anyone can do that.But try to write those guitar parts!That’s not easy.

[@wombydomby]

i agree....stewart whoever plays good but without the feeling and emotion that Felder produced

[@muessigwill]

Look at the facts, Glenn Frey and Don Henley wrote and produced all of the major songs that really made the Eagles. They even further proved their capabilities with their solo careers. They worked together to produce the lyrics, the melodies, and the overall songwriting. At the Rock and Roll HOF, Felder even thanked them for "writing all those songs". He was an amazing guitar player, dont get me wrong, but What has Felder done since then musically?

[@CFKMAN]

Is there enough room in that room for Henley & Frey's egos? Joe and Timothy barely fit in the room

[@lynnturman8157]

Don Felder wrote the following chord progression: Bm, F# Maj., A, E, G, D, Em, F#. And he came up with his own guitar solo (you don't "write" a guitar solo the same way you "write" a song). Frey & Henley wrote everything else: melody, lyrics, title, chords on the chorus (which are different), harmonies. Is that clear enough for you?

[@donlaight5943]

This would be good to watch all the way through but for the camera work

[@Tatz67603]

Linda Ronstadt I think came up with the idea and told Frey to name the band The Eagles.She also introduced Henley and Frey.Frey sang backup with her and her band.Should of stayed there.

[@astroman30]

Lynn, you know what? I'm not going to criticize you. In fact, I'm not sure what our argument is about. I've read your past comments on other vids, and I like your spirit and your passion for music. It's rare to see a young lady enjoying the music of the past. Cheers to you, and I wish you peace and love.

[@lynnturman8157]

We wouldn't be arguing if we both didn't feel strongly about the subject. I wish you well.

[@shrapnel77]

You need to do a little research. Felder wrote the baseline and played the solo on "One of these Nights." It is also hard to contribute to Witchy Woman, Take it Easy, Desperado, and Tequila Sunrise since he was not even in the band at the time. If you are going to make and argument, please make an informed one.

[@edbigtruck]

I've watched the history of the Eagles over and over. Glen Frey comes across as an A Hole at times.You can't deny the success of this band and the amount of hits they have. Don Felder is a great guitar player it's to bad he isn't with them still.

[@stockinettestitch]

I haven't watched this show - but Henley and Frey are the only orginal two. What's all this about "no Felder=no Eagles" stuff?

[@lynnturman8157]

I'm also a musician. And I'm NOT trying to discredit Felder. He wrote the verse chords & the solo. Exactly. And can you copyright or publish a guitar solo? What we can agree on is that his solo IS brilliant & the duet with Walsh is incredible. Felder's a great guitarist but neither of us would probably ever have heard of him if he hadn't been in a band with two of the greatest songwriters in rock history. So there!! (ha ha) Peace.

[@shrapnel77]

No, legally he owned 33% of the Eagles shares. leadon and Meisner quit forfeiting their shares. He had legal right to his shares, which is why they settled with him in his lawsuit. Settling is an act of admitting defeat and knowing you will lose in court. facts are facts.

[@FYCH45]

All I know is that I loved Eagles' music from before when Don Felder joined the band. He seems to be a really nice guy, and a great guitarist, and the band is certainly diminished by his absence. But the idea that the Eagles would have been nothing without him is, I humbly submit, nonsense.

[@marchoffman6878]

on february .in 20.don felder was fired from the eagles.the eagles glenn frey,don henley,joe walsh ,and timothy b.schmit fired felder.

[@thoughtless117]

don felder and joe walsh on hotel california's solo = The Eagles

[@TeamMastaPr2]

Eagles were Eagles before Don Felder, but I agree that Felder should still be in the band.

[@EnlightenedRogue]

No Don Felder with The Eagles is like no Dickey Betts with The Allman Bros. Might be nostalgic but there is no substitute!!

[@TeamMastaPr2]

Yes, too bad Syd Barrett became so absent, but Gilmour was an excellent replacement guitarwise. Gilmour is my favorite lead guitarist out there.

[@zaxmack]

Watch the 3hr Movie...then decide...Don Felder is an underrated guitar player.

[@lynnturman8157]

And how do you know it's true? Henley & Frey have publicly disputed much of what the book claims. Not sayin Felder's a liar. Just tryin to apply a little critical thinking on the subject...

[@PaulisWilliam]

Actually, Don Felder didn't form the eagles and was one of the last to join (to be known as one of the main). So... The Eagles still exist. I know what you mean though. ._.

[@astroman30]

My dear, you are trying to discredit Felder's involvement in the song. He wrote the chords and solo. Btw, to make a solo as brilliant as Hotel California, you have to write something down for memory or record it. I guarantee you that Felder didn't simply wing that part of the song. I know this because I've been a guitarist for over 25 years and consider that piece to be one of the greatest solos EVER. His involvement is what made that song the best song ever of the eagles.

[@thesuperduperbloke]

Timothy was sick?...what happened?

[@panchosvilla]

It's interesting to me how many people love to hate on Henley and Frey. They will still go down in history as one of the best (it not the best) songwriting duos in American music history. And none of their success was handed to them. It seems to me that Don Felder enjoys playing the "injured party," the righteous musician whose creative genius was stifled by those evil, greedy authoritarian dickheads played by Henley and Frey. That script just seems a little too self-serving and a little too pat for my taste. I just don't buy it. Timothy and Joe both seem like really decent guys, and I just can't see them hanging with Glen and Don if they were always assholes. IMO.

[@wayneo1269]

Heney and Frey just wont shut up

[@lynnturman8157]

The chords on the chorus are different. And it's not rap music. So they also had to write a melody to go with the lyrics.

[@shrapnel77]

Don and Glen really pulled the wool over your eyes. The fact that Felder is a singer or not has shit to do with the making of a band. Do not forget that Felder has equal shares in Eagles limited and was legally entitled to his share of the profits.

[@TheGGman53]

I like Dickey too...Warren Haynes is a pretty good substitute...and drinks less

[@hcdcco-ds4ud]

If Don Felder was so great, why didn't he have a successful solo career? His two solo albums Airborne (1983) Road to Forever (2012) had one very minor hit. Although he worked with several successful musicians, one would think that if he had a such a great voice and writing skills, something would of came out of it. On the other hand, Don Henley, Glen Fry, and Joe Walsh had great solo careers with many hits. Although Felder was a great guitar player, it was Joe Walsh that pulled them from leaning toward the country sound and made them more of the rock band that they became with his incredible playing and style. I am sure that Henley and Frey were dicks once in a while. Thats what happens in business. Thats what happens to us in our jobs as well. Suck it up or move on. Frey and Henley knew what sells. If they were so selfish, why did the long run have Walsh and Schmidt singing hits songs as well. They could of taken them for themselves and not the newer guys.

[@dilloncoleman1960]

I just finished Felders book, "Heaven and Hell" and I do think that Frey and Henley treated him unfairly, and his court case and law suit definitely stated so. But I do think Henley and Frey were entitled to more because of their voices, although Felder did write their most successful song from start to finish, Hotel California. Felders arguments weren't always for himself, often times they were for the interests of Randy and Birnie.

[@hcdcco-ds4ud]

I am sure that Felder did get the short end of the stick. I have heard Frey and Henley were dicks and did not like Felder. Never the less, the song Hotel California will go down as one of the best songs in history, and I agree that Felder should get most of the credit but I am unsure if it would of been as good if he had sang it. Hard to beat Henleys voice. And its also is unfair to make Felder a god because of this song like some people do. Henley, Frey, and Walsh have had amazing careers with and without the Eagles. I know I am bias being a Walsh fan since James Gang and I will always be. Not that big on Frey. I do hope Felder makes a lot of money off of his book. He does seem like a nice guy.

[@dilloncoleman1960]

I agree with you entirely. I personally am not a huge fan of Felders solo career, just a little different taste of music. And the same goes for Freys solo stuff, but its the collaboration that made the Eagles so unique and be able to harmonize the way they can. But as far as being a fan of the person themselves, I would put Felder at the top any day!

[@hcdcco-ds4ud]

I am trying to get to an Eagles concert in Omaha this fall. Tickets that I want are in the $650 range. Hope I can save up.

[@dilloncoleman1960]

dude i think I'm going too, i went to the lincoln one

[@lynnturman8157]

Well, you know, classical music was the popular music of its day. So hopefully he'll get something out of it. But yeah, would be more interesting to study rock & roll. No doubt about that.

[@brywool]

TOTALLY! No Don Felder=No INTEREST. Surprised "The Gods" would let Joe and Tim speak at all.

[@shrapnel77]

Frey and Henley had song collaborators in Jack Tempchin, J.D. Souther, and Jackson Browne. production is money input, not writing. #1 all time Eagles single and identifiable Eagles song written by Don Felder. Eagle were a good, solid band, but it was not until Felder and Jpw Walsh came along that they were superstars.

[@astroman30]

Ever heard of Hotel California?

[@tauras88d]

RIGHT! ... the Eagles are nothing anymore without Don Felder because he was the gutiar guts of the band and he wrote hotel california and gave the Eagles their real fame, and no disrespect to Joe Walsh because i love him before he even joined the band. but the Eagles were nothing but a funky suckass country band before Felder and thats all they are now without him :)

[@mws755]

Well Timothy replaced Randy and Joe replaced Bernie and Don Felder was the odd man out all along

[@asshole0465027451]

Up until now Timothy and Joe are not partners of the Eagles company like Don and Don And glenn. Until now they're still hired musician

[@artgabrielalejo1218]

+RRMB it dont matter if they just hired long as they get paid

[@abdell-_-4793]

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[@nyny12]

Joe and Tim want to bolt? Don't think so. Walsh could do solo gigs or reform the James Gang if he wants. Schmit has a solo band, and every country rock wanna be band would snap him up in a second. They are there because this is the best gig they can get... contract players to the best American singing/songwriting/performing rock team in history -- and your name as part of the group. No one is going anywhere.

[@wolverine7196]

Don won his law suit = more than 15% + kept his integrity. I've been a fan since the early 70's but Don and Glenn have ego problems.

[@MillerGenuineDraft1980]

I like a lot of The Eagles tunes, but i hope you didnt refer to Henley And Frey as the best American Songwriting team in history. You couldnt be more wrong.

[@wolverine7196]

You are correct..... Don and Glenn will cheat whenever possible, didn't work that well with Felder's law suit which I loved. I love this band, my mentor on guitar has always been Jeff Beck since '65.....loved the Eagles when they hit the charts, Walsh is a great player.....Felder is better. I've seen both in concert, no comparison. Felder goes into detail how he wrote the music for Hotel California on a beach, did a rough recording and played it for Henley, didn't like it at first.

[@tauras88d]

it was Glen Fry"s greed and ego that destroyed the Eagles

[@julianelder6667]

Glenn is the best.

[@MClancer18]

Didnt Fedler want more money to continue playing in the band? Everyone else was happy with everything except Don

[@eamon54]

Well according to Don Felder's book 'Heaven and Hell' all he did was ask how much money they expected to earn when they reformed. He was entitled to ask that question of course as he was part of The Eagles Incorporated' Schmit and Walsh aren't which probably explains why they don't say too much. They sacked Don because he asked about the forbidden Frey and Henley fruit....money

[@brucekkaye6717]

don't know about that. They've been fairly successful with Joe on gee-tar, don't cha think?

[@astroman30]

David Gilmour didn't form Pink Floyd and was the last to join. Does that mean the band can go on without him? No.

[@astroman30]

Depends what your definition of "success" is. Journey is successful without Steve Perry in the lineup. The Allman Bros. aree successful without Dickey Betts in the lineup. Yes, they are making money, but none of these bands are the same..........Look at the album "long road out of eden"........horrible without Felder

[@werdjs1]

The Eagle are still great! without Felder. If you were to take Henley or Frye out of the Eagles then you could say they're nothing. The Eagles have gotten better with age. Steuart Smith is one of the best guitarist in the business. Kudos to Henley for bringing him on board to replace Felder.

[@maxwell_stephens]

Joe Said it best, its all about the voices! Prob bc he cant sing lol but frey, henely and tim are the voices of the eagles. they can sing better than any other band ever as a group. and yes even better than queen. That should stir it up lol

[@PaulisWilliam]

But, Don Felder was one of the two lead guitarists.... So they could go on without him. Keep in mind I wish he was in the band too... I have nothing against him. ._.

[@ryanserring]

They're nothing without Don Felder! Shame their greed won't let them see that.

[@wayneo1269]

Lol nice

[@MillerGenuineDraft1980]

haha of course they are gonna dispute it, watch the new Eagles Documentary and listen to how Glen Frey comes across. That will prove to you who is telling the truth.

[@eamon54]

Most are over it...truly...but most don't like the treat that was handed out to Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner or Don Felder and they haven't been very nice to Staurt Smith either...have they made him an official member of the band...no..

[@joshgarbemusic]

If you read my comments you' ll know I know what I'm talking about.

[@marchoffman6878]

the eagles

[@mrgreensound]

Don Felder the Gods GOT GREEDY

[@MrJacksonvill]

no they are more without him..Don Felder seems to be malcontent..look Timothy and Joe ..they talk when its time to talk..They know that Don and Glen..held up the fort when they had that long break..Mr.Felder comes over that he wants more without doing the ground work..Felder shopuld just accept his faith..he is a great guitarist...but not a singer or a real leader. But he didn't..and they threw himout for good..I have the DVD..its really educational as well for musicans who are Hungry.