Donald william felder born september 21, 1947 is an american rock musician, singer, and. Conversely, henley is touring playing new material, how does his tour compare to felders or the eagles. My recollection is based on that, i dont believe frey or henley have ever discussed the arrangements in detail. Former eagles guitarist don felder says it was a pleasure and delight both to be part of and to check out the vintage footage in the twopart history of the eagles documentary now airing on. Did don felder really deserve getting fired from the eagles. The former eagles guitarist, 72, proposed to the 48yearold on the beach during a sunset stroll in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The day the eagles fired don felder ultimate classic rock. Walter becker and donald fagen captured it in one line. When guitarist don fingers felder was invited to join the already platinumselling eagles in 1974, he had no idea what. Joe walsh on the future of the eagles, trump and turning 70 guitarist shares wisdom on drinking, aging, meditating and why you calm down before sending an angry email. Felder, who chronicled his clashes with frey and vocalistdrummer don henley in 2006 autobiography heaven and hell.
American guitarist and multiinstrumentalist best known for his role in the eagles late70s heyday. Don felder divorce, married, net worth, salary, affair. Hes the man who wrote the music for hotel california, the mostdiscussed song in the history of songfacts. Why did don felder get fired from the eagles answers. We knew we had a good shot at getting on the radio with the original eagles sound, but we also knew the bestselling hit songs were all rockoriented, which was why everyone but bernie wanted to head in this direction. Don felder divorce, married, net worth, salary, affair, boyfriend, husband donald william felder is an american songwriter and singer. My life in the eagles 19742001 by don felder buy now.
Feb 21, 20 former eagles guitarist don felder says it was a pleasure and delight both to be part of and to check out the vintage footage in the twopart history of the eagles documentary now airing on. Another eagles guitarist, don felder, was tasked with recording instrumental snatches onto tape and submitting them to frey and henley in hope of their approval. Don felders new solo lp features slash, bob weir and sammy. The 1959 les paul standard is the putative holy grail of electric sixstrings. While they never reconciled personally, the legal battles between the three musicians were settled out of court in 2007 and felders book was published a. My life in the eagles 19742001 is an autobiography written by former eagles guitarist don felder. Henley and frey then countersued felder for breach of contract, alleging that felder had written a tellall book, heaven and hell. Don felder, the man behind the eagles biggest song ever, hotel california, writes about his rags to riches story. Depending on the shipping method you choose, delivery time usually ranges from 2 to 7 days for domestic orders, and 3 to 4 weeks for international orders.
After 27 years with the eagles, he was unceremoniously fired from a band he helped make legendary thanks to his signature guitar work. I think in the end the eagles tours are wildly successful, based on the material, and having henley and frey sing, take away either of those factors and you are out of stadiums and back to clubs. The book allowed felder to tell his life story, describe his relationships with glenn frey and don henley, and to relate his own version of his. The writing of these songs often involved the entire band, as well as nonband members, such as wellknown eagles collaborator j. From humble beginnings in gainesville florida to being a key member in the eagles. Joining the eagles in time for their 1974 album on the border, the guitarist was instrumental as the band switched leagues 1977s signature hit hotel california began as. I thought it was a very bad decision for irving azoff, don henley and glenn frey to give don felder the boot considering felder was member of the eagles limited corporation and what was even worse is henley and frey were too cowardly and chickent to let felder know he is no longer in the band and had to have azoff tell felder that he is fired from the band. In early january 1974, felder was called by the eagles to add slide guitar to their song good day in hell and some guitar solos to already gone.
Cowritten with journalist wendy holden, the book is more than the tellall felderas former band feared when they took him to court and held up its release in litigation. When felder attempted to publish his autobiography, heaven and hell. Apr 27, 2015 don felder should be a bitter, broken man. Alongside former bandmates don henley, glenn frey, randy meisner, and felders childhood friend bernie leadon, he sold tens of millions of. He also plays keyboard, mandolin and pedal steel guitar. Don felder did write an autobiography where this is talked about in detail. Ive had this book in my tbr for a long while, and after my husband and i watched the history of eagles on netflix, i decided to push this book to the top of the pile. The eagles don felder, 72, celebrates his engagement to. Don felder and the eagles steve hoffman music forums.
Nov 17, 2016 born in 1947 into destitute poverty on a dirt road in florida, donald william felders humble roots gave little hint at his future as a giant of american music. Don felder was once a member of that dysfunctional family we call the eagles. Early lifeedit don felder was born in gainesville, florida on september 21, 1947. Felder alsooffers a rare glimpse into the creative melting pot that produced such great eagles hits as life in the fast lane, hotel california, victim of love, and many others. Glenn freys death is sad, but the eagles were a horrific. Don felder on eagles breakup, hotel california, doobie. The standard eagles story one needs to read don felders book to have a complete and balanced view of one of the greatest bands of all time rather than the recent history of the eagles documentary which although very good was very henleyfrey biased. His lead guitar will forever grace some of rocks most perennial classics but don felders proverbial life in the fast lane came to a screeching halt in 2001 with his contentious exit from the.
At the other extreme, felder has endured a series of deeply acrimonious experiences with eagles coleaders don henley and glenn frey. Don felder had graciously given me permission to photograph his 59 while it was at gibsons custom shop, where it was serving as blueprint for the limitededition don felder hotel california 1959 les paul. Born in 1947 into destitute poverty on a dirt road in florida, donald william felders humble roots gave little hint at his future as a giant of american music. No disrespect to glenn frey whose death this week is a cause for genuine mourning but the eagles were. Don felder is celebrating his engagement to inside edition weekend anchor diane mcinerney. My life in the eagles 19742001 was published in early 2008.
Don felder the eagles greatest guitar aka fingers 70s music, music icon, rock. Former eagles guitarist don felder titled his memoir heaven and hell. But according to felders book, there were signed contracts designating them all as equal partners. Now band member and guitarist don felder finally breaks the eagles years of public silence to take fans behind the scenes. In this book s early chapters, felder relates his childhood growing up in poverty in gainesville, florida, his difficult relationships with his father and brother, and his pathcrossing with a. Theres still a lot of excitement about it, he observes. The notion reminded us of one of the legendary guitarist of all time, don felder. All orders are shipped via us first class, us priority mail, or fedex 2day. Dec 28, 2004 the standard eagles story one needs to read don felders book to have a complete and balanced view of one of the greatest bands of all time rather than the recent history of the eagles documentary which although very good was very henleyfrey biased. American rock n roll is the third solo studio album by eagles guitarist don felder. My life in the eagles 19742001, became an instant new york times bestselling smash. Jan 20, 2017 not really an eagles fan but have read felders book. The official website of don felder, eagles guitarist, singer, songwriter and publisher.
Jan 20, 2017 conversely, henley is touring playing new material, how does his tour compare to felder s or the eagles. Former eagles guitarist don felder created his new album american. Donald william don felder born september 21, 1947 is an american musician and songwriter, best known for his work as a lead guitarist for the eagles from 1974 to 2001. My life in the eagles, 19742001 by felder, don isbn. Felder, who declined interview requests, urged fans on facebook to sign a petition demanding the eagles add him, meisner and leadon to the kennedy center honors. Aug 22, 2018 another eagles guitarist, don felder, was tasked with recording instrumental snatches onto tape and submitting them to frey and henley in hope of their approval. Felder added bestselling author to his everimpressive c. Don felders year tenure with the eagles ended on feb. My life in the eagles 1974 2001 by don felder is a 2009 wiley publication. Don henley the boys of summer on the howard stern show 2015 duration. My life in the eagles 19742001, henley and frey countersued, calling it a band tellall. Apr 01, 2009 filled with hilarious true stories of rock stars on the road, including felders first meeting with keith richards, who was passed out on a bathroom floor at the time, and joe walshs genius for practical jokes, heaven and hell is the book eagles fans have been waiting for. My life in the eagles, said hes open to the idea of future work with. Divorced his wife of 29 years, but what about children.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The way he described the early reformation years from 94 up to his dismissal in 00 just sound horrible and he does nothing but complain about his treatment in the book. The book allowed felder to tell his life story, describe his relationships with. The showtime doc brings back memories good and bad for the bands erstwhile guitarist, now a solo artist.
See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Filled with hilarious true stories of rock stars on the road, including felders first meeting with keith richards, who was passed out on a bathroom floor at the time, and joe walshs genius for practical jokes, heaven and hell is the book eagles fans have been waiting for. My life in the eagles 19742001 in an attempt to sell more copies of the book. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Jan 19, 2016 no disrespect to glenn frey whose death this week is a cause for genuine mourning but the eagles were. Felder couldnt have gotten a book deal without tossing in some dirt, but what he really sets out to do here is tell the story of how a poor kid from gainesville managed to turn a love of music into a very comfortable life for himself and his children. Not really an eagles fan but have read felders book. The former eagles guitarist, 72, proposed to the 48. May 16, 2008 former eagles guitarist don felder titled his memoir heaven and hell. May 18, 2016 felder, who chronicled his clashes with frey and vocalistdrummer don henley in 2006 autobiography heaven and hell. Donald william felder born september 21, 1947 is an american rock musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his work as a lead guitarist of the eagles from 1974 until 2001. Donald william don felder don felder former member of the eagles was born on september twentyfirst in nineteen forty eight in the town of gainesville floria. When guitarist don fingers felder was invited to join the already platinumselling eagles in 1974, he had no idea what sort of rockandroll heaven and showbusiness hell he was about to enter or how hard it would become to tell one from the other. Coauthor of hotel california 1977, the bands signature song.