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

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for Sharing!!!

@itsmemckee2110

3 ай бұрын

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

@onelovemon1784

3 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

2 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

2 ай бұрын

Awesome story

Really impressed by the dignity and humility of Don

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

Always liked Don Felder and still do.

@adamdorgant9454

2 ай бұрын

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

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.

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

8 ай 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

8 ай бұрын

​@racer111259 absolutely!!!!!

@claptonfan54

8 ай бұрын

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

@joerenner8334

8 ай бұрын

​@@racer111259Exactly

@basher5107

8 ай 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

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

@adamdorgant9454

4 ай бұрын

Agreed!!!!

@NoName-ge6wc

3 ай бұрын

True.

@user-qr7ee2cp4y

2 ай бұрын

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

@mrsmacca126

2 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

2 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

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

8 ай 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

8 ай 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

Ай бұрын

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

@gfunk63901

12 күн 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

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

@timburr4453

10 күн бұрын

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

@MrGrouchofan

8 күн бұрын

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

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

8 ай бұрын

You’re right about that!!!

@shawnmann9491

8 ай 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

7 ай бұрын

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

@Shadox66

7 ай 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

7 ай 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.

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

@ScooterOnHisWay2024

Ай бұрын

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

@maximus3160

Ай бұрын

@@ScooterOnHisWay2024 classy...

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

8 ай бұрын

Agreed on that!!!!

@mryeti1887

8 ай бұрын

A large bank account helps.

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

11 күн бұрын

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

It is disappointing how Don Felder was treated by the Eagles. I've lost some respect for the members who pushed him out.

@SPICYTUNAROLL69

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

Ай бұрын

The way Randy Meisner was was treated was just as shameful.

@jacobbennett4736

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

14 күн бұрын

@@tomholman4991I wholeheartedly agree. Very sad and totally unnecessary.

Don Felder is a class act and a great musician!

@user-ov8bx4oo6w

5 күн бұрын

❤❤❤

Don Felder...much respect! 👊

@adamdorgant9454

2 ай бұрын

True!!!

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

8 ай бұрын

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

@UFCtrumpsboxing

8 ай 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

7 ай бұрын

Underrated by who?

@rwest8905

7 ай бұрын

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

@goodshipharmony

7 ай бұрын

Underrated and underappreciated don't mean the same thing.

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

8 ай бұрын

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

@catserver8577

8 ай бұрын

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

@ROYALPRIX

8 ай 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

8 ай 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

8 ай бұрын

Great comment! Agree with all

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

@adamdorgant9454

8 ай бұрын

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

"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. *

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

@michaelallen1154

4 ай бұрын

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

@imtheman4805

3 ай бұрын

Steuart Smith was an Eagle and better musician longer than Felder

@montana47261

3 ай бұрын

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

@montana47261

3 ай бұрын

They were better!

@michaelallen1154

3 ай бұрын

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

What a good musician and a good man.

@adamdorgant9454

8 ай бұрын

True!!!

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

8 ай 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

8 ай 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

7 ай бұрын

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

@denniskennedy9288

7 ай бұрын

Indeed it is , without doubt

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

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.

Very humble , very honest , very true … ❤

@adamdorgant9454

8 ай бұрын

Agreed!!!

@Jds33680

2 ай бұрын

Narcissist’s always present themselves as nice and as a victim.

He wrote an awesome book about his experiences!

@stevebobamerican8635

8 ай бұрын

A great book indeed. Worth reading.

@adamdorgant9454

8 ай бұрын

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

@adamdorgant9454

7 ай бұрын

@@stevebobamerican8635True!!!

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

8 ай бұрын

I am so jealous!!

@SuperGaleford

3 ай бұрын

Eagles. No “the”.

@ericseyboldt2806

2 ай бұрын

Which band was Randy playing with at that time?

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!

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

@catserver8577

8 ай бұрын

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

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!

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

8 ай бұрын

I missed that at the MayoPac! 😡

@TurnerEng

8 ай бұрын

@@kfjexit16w I hope he comes back soon

@jfayiii

8 ай бұрын

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

@adamdorgant9454

2 ай бұрын

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

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

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.

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

@TucsonDude

2 ай бұрын

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

He did not leave, he was kicked out.

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

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

@JourneyJankings

2 ай бұрын

I spoke with donnie brasco once. About as believable.

@maximus3160

Ай бұрын

@@JourneyJankings right...

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@ScottAnd

7 ай бұрын

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

@thefonzkiss

7 ай бұрын

@@ScottAnd You sound positively unhinged. Seek help.

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

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.

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.

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 🎸👋🙋🙌

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

Eagles.nothing without Felder's Brilliant Guitar Sound. !

@ScooterOnHisWay2024

2 ай бұрын

Joe Walsh was the best. Still tears it up.

This guy is a class act. Henley and Frey were ego maniacs. The others knew it, too, but remained silent.

@roninnotasheeplikeyou.2631

8 ай 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.

@2v_5r84

8 ай бұрын

@@roninnotasheeplikeyou.2631The “current bass player” has been a member for nearly 50 years. Timothy Schmit is a great artist.

@SusanLierman

8 ай 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

8 ай 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

8 ай бұрын

@@2v_5r84 The "current bass player" is a good way to describe Schmit. Just another hired hand.

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

8 ай 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?

What an awesome guy

@adamdorgant9454

7 ай бұрын

Agreed!!!

The best human being to come out of the Eagles!

@adamdorgant9454

4 ай бұрын

True!!!!!

@boogitybear2283

3 ай бұрын

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

@adamdorgant9454

3 ай бұрын

@@boogitybear2283 True!!!

@imtheman4805

3 ай бұрын

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

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

8 ай бұрын

Great guy

@ScooterOnHisWay2024

2 ай бұрын

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

@jshepard152

7 ай бұрын

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

@jamesspalten5977

2 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

2 ай бұрын

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

"The others wanted money. Don wanted heart and soul" ......(prolonged silence) ....... Clap Clap Clap

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

@montana47261

3 ай 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

8 ай 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.

@jeph33

8 ай бұрын

Easy on the Texan there. He writes as an observer, not a participant.

@fourthofseven

8 ай 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

8 ай 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

2 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?

He seems like a man to be admired.

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

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

2 ай бұрын

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

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

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

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.

Fun fact: the ending of Hotel California.. the dueling guitars between Joe and Don was that either one did not want to be out done…

@thefonzkiss

7 ай бұрын

That’s what duelling guitars is, Einstein.

He looks great for his age as well.

@adamdorgant9454

7 ай бұрын

You’re right about that!!!!

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

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

8 ай 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!

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

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

4 ай бұрын

you're a bot.

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

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.

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

Don got lucky 🍀 Great work sir

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,, ♥️👏👏👏👏👏👏

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

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

@TucsonDude

2 ай бұрын

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

@danielcasey4854

2 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

2 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.

That bar behind is awesome!

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!!

I don’t think Felder gets enough credit for why The Eagles we’re as successful as they were! His guitar was a big part of why the Eagles sound was so good!

@steveowens913

8 ай бұрын

No doubt at all about that. And, after all, he IS the guy who came up with the song Hotel California! His book is a great read!!

@Skier10

8 ай бұрын

@@steveowens913 the amazing instrumental yes. But Henley wrote the amazing lyrics

@darlenealbert1246

8 ай бұрын

The Eagles did a documentary & I find it so amazing how different it was of the story he told in his book. I believe the other source. Yes he was great with the guitar & definitely added to the group with his guitar sound but the Eagles continued to sound great without him. I went to the Hell Freezes Over tour plus the last tour that Glenn Frye was still alive. Absolutely phenomenal!!

He is one of my all time favorite lead guitarist.

Love ya Don. Better still, I respect you as a man and a human being. I did not know about the divorce with kids part of the story. That's a double gut punch. Yet here you are. Salute, sir.

Brilliant guitarist , great guy , Don Felder ..

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

6 ай бұрын

Heart of the band? They wrote how many of the songs?

@maximus3160

Ай бұрын

@@johnkneeland5547 so writing the songs = heart of the band? Right...

@johnkneeland5547

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

Ай бұрын

@@maximus3160 Right. And Felder has a writing credit on ONE song out of many. He did not make the Eagles.

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

Love Felder!

@JulieVanAmeyde

8 ай бұрын

I see him every time he comes to the Detroit area. Always a great show!

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.

Sounds like a great guy. Wonderful interview.

Such a smooth guitar player, nothing to flashy but everything fits perfect.. You will learn a lot from watching Don play.. I think what i like most though is he just enjoys playing & playing with those around him & it comes through..

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.

Not normally a Dan Rather fan...but he did a good job staying out of the way in this interview.

@adamdorgant9454

8 ай бұрын

Agreed!!!!

Dan Rather is a real master of interviewing. Don looks encouraged to answer and enjoying the interview.

Every time I watch an interview of Don Felder I am more impressed with him as a person. While I acknowledge the talent and contributions of Henley and Fry, the truth is, they were greedy assholes to Felder and the rest of the band. I saw Don in concert in Vegas last March. I was fortunate to sit on the very front row directly in front of him. He was so very gracious and said hello to me after the show. I keep his pick on my Custom Shop Strat. I admire him as one of the great guitar players, but I admire him more as a man!

I feel lucky to have seen Don, who played in my small hometown, about a year and a half ago. Put on a GREAT show. His vocals were much better than I expected and he can really "shred" those guitars. He really seemed happy, talked and took pictures with many in the front rows. The new "Eagles" are just a Tribute Band, albeit a very EXPENSIVE tribute band without Don IMO.

Don is one of the best guitar players and songwriters of our time yet he's humble and appreciative. I've seen him live a few times and he's truly gracious to his fans. I love the Eagles but Glenn (RIP) and Don Henley could learn something from Felder about appreciating your fans and being humble.

@johnkneeland5547

6 ай бұрын

What are all his hit songs? Want me to name you Don Henley's hit songs in the Eagles and solo?

@MikeB-1965

6 ай бұрын

@@johnkneeland5547 I love the Eagles and all the members from inception through The Long Run. I always have and always will. I'm not diminishing Don Henley's talent or success. That's undeniable and I'm a big fan of his. I don't like the way Glenn and Don (Henley) snubbed Felder and are standoffish with fans. I believe a band can be much like a recipe. If you have all the right ingredients, you maximize the output. If you leave any out, the result is not as good as it could be. Felder was a key contributor during the period of the Eagles best work, in fact he came up with the iconic Hotel California melody, chord progression and solo. I've met Felder and he talks to you like a neighbor or friend. I respect that. Furthermore, Henley had help with his big hits. Mike Campbell helped with Heart of the Matter and Boys of Summer. Danny Kortchmar helped write New York Minute and Dirty Laundry. As much as I love Henley's music, he alone didn't cause the Eagles success or his own.

Just a humble person here.

@daveyt4802

8 ай бұрын

Cool heads prevail......

@plasticweapon

7 ай бұрын

@@daveyt4802 and sock accounts. don't forget sock accounts.

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

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

"I don't feel like we need to go thru it." Proceeds to go thru it...

You rock Don. Thank you!

Don Felder is so underrated as a guitar player. But he is really great and whether we admit it or not, he is there in the level of Jimmy Page and Richie Blackmore. In classic rock guitar, there are only 3 songs and guitar solos that are ‘iconic’ or shall we say ‘’anthems’: smoke on the water, stairway to heaven and hotel california. Don Felder is such a nice and humble person and he is one of my influences as a guitar player. The eagles are just not the same, not right, without him.

@johnkneeland5547

6 ай бұрын

Pretty exaggerated. Joe Walsh is just as good. And Felder's output is not even close to Page's.

@FrankBailey-mg9uo

5 ай бұрын

“On the level of Page”? Not even close.