He's a genuine southern gentleman. It's refreshing to see such a gifted musician that has remained so humble.

What a talent and how humble !? None of Frey's or Henley's arrogant pretensions .

Don’s solo on “I can’t tell you why” is one of the greatest solo’s I’ve ever heard.

@chester_hobbs

10 ай бұрын

That was actually Glen Frey who played that solo.

@jeffreyhall76

10 ай бұрын

@@chester_hobbs I don’t think so. I know the linear notes and Wikipedia say so but I think it might be bs. If you watch the actual official music video for the song and the numerous other live performances it’s Felder playing it. Go watch the official music video spectacular performance by Felder and it’s his style sounds identical to the recording

The amount of knowledge and willingness to dispense this knowledge is unreal. Arguably, one of the best interviews ever.

Read a Joe Walsh interview a few years ago. Joe made it a point to say that Henley and Frey only wrote the lyrics, that the music was all Don Felder, and that he's a criminally underrated guitarist....

@williamroark

6 жыл бұрын

SpruceCreekTraders I’ve always felt the same His two songs on the “Heavy Metal” soundtrack are my fav!!!

@phillipmarchal638

5 жыл бұрын

William Roark OMG, I love those tunes!

@manuelpena3151

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Don Felder IS criminally underrated.; another genious.

@patrickjaroch5084

5 жыл бұрын

thats 100% accurate and hes a genuinely nice guy , glenn frey was , a selfish guy but , nobody can match don henly when it comes to being a total prick

@SpaghettiKillah

5 жыл бұрын

patrick jaroch yep. Let's not forget how Frey fought with Meisner backstage which eventually led to him leaving the band. I feel like Henly and Frey were bullies, whoever was better looking or more talented would get the boot. And btw, Eagles 1st single to sell over 1 mil copies was Meisner's " Take it to the limit " He wrote it and sing it. STILL my fav Eagles track.

Don is THAT GUY! So nice and humble, I’d love to meet him one day and just chat about life

I love don Felder. He is the guitarist and person we all long to be.

Felder is such a class act such a humble and great musician, the Eagles really messed up on that deal. Love Ya Don!

@DRealFatguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thats true. Without Don they never sold a single album yet his solo career has been all platinum records. Wait ...

@Kedeas

5 жыл бұрын

DREAL I’m ROTF at your response. But Don’t forget Heavy Metal the song that sold 20,000 copies cause the band was basically Eagles. Would have sold a million minus Ron Smelder in it.

@DRealFatguy

5 жыл бұрын

@@Kedeas , I'd actually forgotten about it. Heavy Metal (takin a ride), not to be confused with Heavy Metal by Hagar.

@jdl1991

5 жыл бұрын

He was smart though. He kept hold of the original Eagles agreement as a partner & they ended up making a settlement. Recommend his book.

@DRealFatguy

5 жыл бұрын

@@jdl1991 , I agree. Though even with the book, and appearances, he undoubtedly lives of royalties for that one song.

Felder is such a humble charming guy. He certainly has nothing to prove. To my mind he is up there with Clapton and Hendrix. Great interview.

Dammit!! The amount of history Don Felder has experienced is astounding....!!

When i saw the Eagles in 1994 - fourth row Giants Stadium - outstanding concert -- what impressed me the most was Don Felder's guitar playing and his tone - his tone was the best i ever heard by any guitar player in concert - and i have seen all the greats in person except for Hendrix - Don Felder is one of the greatest guitar players ever

I think Don's youthful health is also a tribute to his mellow ego and humble spirituality. He doesn't take his fortunes and luck in life for granted. He certainly deserves all the positives in life for leading an honest life. Look where Frey and Henley's negative karmas got them in the eyes of fans.Peace,Don & thank you for being....you. Thanks for sharing.

@davidpearlactorteacherbizman

6 жыл бұрын

so true..well said sir

@SportzMediaSSC

Жыл бұрын

exactly right.

My favorite Eagle ...by far !!....They've never been the same since he left !!....You simply can't replace such an iconic player !!

My favorite Eagle. What a likeable, personal guy.

@llewellynanthonycarr9453

5 жыл бұрын

Very Very True!!!

@LateBoomerGR

3 жыл бұрын

Same!

It seems that all the old bands have those great stories. He was Tom Petty's guitar teacher, learned slide at Duane Allman's mother's house, Dumble's house is full of amp parts, and living with Seymour Duncan's sister and winding pickups. That was like the History Channel of Rig Rundowns!! Loved it!

@billyrouse4813

2 жыл бұрын

It was actually Seymour Duncan's wife.

@rodildequiroz4421

3 ай бұрын

Add to that the connection to the Jenners, the Kardashians, Elvis's Ex Linda Thompson thru his daughter's marriage to Brandon Jenner.

He wasn't called "Fingers" for Nothing, he is a real gifted guitar player/teacher

Mr. Felder has some of the most memorable riffs in the history of guitar playing..true legend!

What a delightful and humble human being. Not a hint of bitterness after all he went through. Wouldn't it be heaven to sit drinking beer and listening to these great stories with this genius.

Don Felder is the most modest and cordial rockstar, love this guy.

Give this man a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction! He deserves it, come on!

@Nirsterkur

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!

@morgan72359

9 ай бұрын

"It’s easy to see why Felder garners such a level of respect. Not only is he a proud, longstanding member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, having been inducted with the Eagles back in 1998, he was also inaugurated into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville in 2016 and the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2017." Copied from Don's Website

@imtheman4805

9 ай бұрын

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I could listen to Don talk all day. What a treasure. Way to go PG, letting the conversations breathe and letting the man talk. This is easily one of my favorite Rig Rundowns.

Don Felder's explanation of his gear was just the best. He's accessible and very candor on how he arrived to get that sound. Really digged when he said, "You don't need all these effects, pedals...it's in the player and a good guitar."

What a line up of legends Don has had the privilege to be in contact with.

Don Felder is a legend. he was the very soul of the Eagles. This man's playing style has its own unique signature.

Don Felder is one cool dude. Classy, talented, friendly and down-to-earth. Thanks for posting this!

@imtheman4805

9 ай бұрын

Classless is more like it

Listening to Don is really inspirational... he's a rare jewel. What a beautiful soul.

The first tip off in this interview to know if Don Felder is a nice guy is at the very beginning when Don offers his hand first to shake hands with the interviewer! Class!

I have to say that he seems to be the most down-to-earth, open and friendly guy of all the Eagles.

That Duane Allman story, that’s incredible, showing him how to play slide, man just imagining that, that makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. A demonstration from the literal master himself. Great to hear new people’s accounts of Duane Allman you haven’t heard. Just imagine hanging around with Gregg and Duane as kids. Unreal. Rest In Peace, Allman Brothers.

I really like the way Don comes across! No ego, just a real down to earth guy and a super talented guitar player! Fingers Felder! After seeing the Eagles documentary I really have a lot of respect for Don for being true to himself and not agreeing to take a lesser cut of the Eagles proceeds. Don was a huge contributor to the Eagles and for Glen Frey to down play that is really unjust! Keep on Rocking Don!

@hugharcher5358

3 жыл бұрын

that documentary just showed Frey and Don Felder to be greedy so and sos - not very rock n roll

Great that Don mentioned Lipham Music, but also sad they closed down. The younger generation has missed out on the great music stores that had your favorite artist sign records or guitars when in town and often put on shows in the store's parking lot with the local stores musicians playing back up. I saw Pat Travers play at a Peaches parking lot in the 80's in Dallas, sad those days are gone!

Him being so soft-spoken and humble, you just don’t realize how talented he is!

I'm not even an Eagles fan but this guy is so nice I can't stop listening to him.

What a guy! The stories, the talent, the outgoing personality, the fame...setting aside Custom Shop Guitars for his kids while he's still touring...I could listen to him all day and not get bored.

What a great guy, this was an outstanding interview. Great storyteller and he tells those stories with a big ole smile... now there's a real musician!!!

@DeepakEapenKoothoor

8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, what a humble and sweet guy he is! Love to hear him talk.

@luke6260

8 жыл бұрын

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@johnschaul6055

8 жыл бұрын

yes he takes it easy.if you know what i mean.

@mudwiser1391

8 жыл бұрын

ha ha I see what you did there Johnny

That black Luke's absolutely stunning! Oh My God, what a piece of gear.

Don Felder is the real deal genuine humble talented cat & his solo on “one of these nights” is one of my favorite all-time , I love to crank that one up and loved his book also . Rock on Don.

Don, you're a classy, straight ahead guy. Thanks for the music all these years.

The guy is amazing... Just an amazing musician.... Added so much to the Eagles songs..

don felder was always one of the most underated guitar players and still is

@clemclemson9259

2 жыл бұрын

lol ok.....

Mr. Felder comes over as a very engaging and enthusiastic fellow, with no signs of world-weariness or cynicism - a really good watch, this, thank you!! A nice easy gig for Mr. Bohlinger, who as usual, let his subject run!

I have so much admiration for Don Felder... A true professional in my eyes.. It's too bad that Don F. And Randy Meisner didn't get more recognition.. You'll always have fans here in northern cali... Thanx for sharing your gift of music with the world..Tj..

Not only is he a legend but he is a great guy. awesome interview

Great seeing Don again! Back in '76, while working on a project for my band Dakota, with Danny Seraphine producing, Don loaned me a couple of his amps as my road amps sounded like crap in the studio. He was awesome! He and Walsh both were very helpful and the results were great. Class act

@norms1280

5 жыл бұрын

Great to see ya comment on this buddy

DonFelder you are a real role model as person and as musician. There should be more people like you.

Felder is a class act and great musician. Very genuine guy, you can see his passion in guitar. Inspiring

I thought I'd just skip to the guitar talk but dons so great to listen to and hear his stories half an hour went by faster than ever.

His guitar work was core to the Eagles sound, especially before Joe Walsh joined. And the way he worked with Joe just illustrates how exceptional both of them are.

I hope Walsh and Felder get the chance to play together again sometime in the future.

@gunnerman21

8 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Those dudes shared something truly special.

@mudwiser1391

8 жыл бұрын

Me too, two amazing players with totally different styles, but they are always on the same page and complement each other's playing perfectly.

@ghosthead2008

8 жыл бұрын

As long as Henley's still kickin', won't happen. Joe, as well as the rest of the band, is his puppet. I wouldn't doubt it, if there was some sort of "no playing with Don Felder" clause in Joe's contract.

@michaelmarshall1713

7 жыл бұрын

Now that I would line up for . Please let this happen.

@donnakeeton168

7 жыл бұрын

if there's any justice in this world, Walsh and Felder will play together again someday. I love watching the concerts from back in the day where they looked so happy to be playing together. It's such a shame the way things turned out. We were robbed.

I love those 70 guys that are simplicity all the way when it comes to rig.

Back in the era of Sony stereo players and cassette tapes. I was 9 years old, circa 1981, my mother just bought a brand new casette tape of The Eagles album. I was amazed and fell in love immediately first time I heard Hotel California, especially when the guitar solo kicked in...What a genius composer Don Felder is, a great and a humble guy and an icon that will be remembered for decades to come...and I will always be in love and will never get tired of listening to this timeless classic song.

Don, been with ya since the 70's. You are one of the best. Forget all the rest !!✌

Don Felder is amazing in concert. Saw him and his great band in Salisbury, Massachusetts last night.

Still one of my all time favorite guitarists. His classic tone of an LP through a tweed Deluxe is "the" tone I hear in my head.

One of the best story tellers in rock and roll history. His interviews are required viewing/listening for any musician.

I could listen to his stories and knowledge all day long

What a great interview. Felder seems like such a nice guy.

Don seems like a great guy. He takes the time for the interview with great depth. A great guy and an amazing guitarist! Eagles forever

Don Felder is my guitar hero. The man knows guitars. And he plays.

Without Hotel California, the Eagles would be just another rock band. I know Henley and Frey put the lyrics together but they had to have the music first. Pure genius from Mr. Don Felder. Sad that the Eagles screwed him over like that. So many people today go back on their original word. They had a deal and they reneged. Even Joe Walsh wouldn’t speak up for him. Don, U R class personified.

Excellent player. He's in a class by himself. He needs more recognition as a guitarist. Nice guy too!!! Thanks Don for sharing. Peace

Felder is awesome!! I grew up on his amazing music and love it even more today. Just an amazing dude. Great interview.

Folks you just listened to the nicest most humble member of the Eagles!! Such a great man!!!

Is it weird that i give way more respect to the guitarists that do their own rig rundown?

Amazing how far Duane Allman’s impact reached. Felder seems like such a good guy.

John, you know how to make them talk! Good job

Among all the talent coming out of Gainesville, Felder was known as the kid obsessed with playing. There are many stories of other kids like Petty or the Leadons passing the Felder house at all hours and checking on Don, and he was unplugged and practicing. He practiced more than anyone. It made him who he was, the best of the best, and you can't substitute for the practice. Of course much of Today's "music" doesn't require musical knowledge or talent , so men like Felder are a dying breed.

Don Felber is a total gentleman. He has to be an interviewers best friend, don't have to pull answers out of him, doesn't have any chip on his shoulder, good guy.

I love hearing legendary musicians talk about their gear.

What a top bloke, if there is anything you can guarantee the people who are at the top of their game are normally the soundest of characters.

Another great interview! Thanks John

Congratulations, you just did an interview with one of the greatest guitarist ever.

Don Felder, Thank You :-)

Love that guy -- modest, straight-forward, ton of experience, seems down to earth

When I heard he used Dumble-heavily modified Fender amps, his 'humble/simple' set up took on a whole new level of very expensive complexity. In his position, though, who wouldn't do the same. Fantastic guitarist, fantastic tone.

What a great video...Don Felder was indeed an integral part of the sound of the Eagles, and what a nice guy...very down to earth. Thanks for sharing.

What a legend. I couldn't imagine if him and Joe did a gig together...

You can't beat Don Felder: Only Joe Walsh and Don Felder can!

What a cool guy! He is like this in every interview I've seen of him. Eagles are missing out!

@steveowens913

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! He is Nothing but First CLASS!!!

One hell of a bad ass guitartist too. vastly underrated.

Henley and Frey didn't treat the others right. I figured that our early on, and stopped buying their stuff. Don Felder is a really nice guy. I wish him the best.

@sgt.thundercok4704

5 жыл бұрын

Same.

I love you Don Felder. You made up so much of my childhood and thought im a full fledged metal player, Your guitar playing with always inspire me to keep the hooks and melody. My mom is one of your biggest fans. You will ALWAYS be the root within the guitar of The Eagles, no matter what anyone says. I'm working on getting your classic picks right now. Much love!

@WaRLoKWYATT

8 жыл бұрын

Goddamn, I'm a self taught guitar player and I don't really believe in lessons, but I would seriously give just about anything to spend a few days, talking to Don Felder about guitar and pick his brain about what makes a timeless song. I live off of hearing what better guitar players than myself, have to say. It would make my life, to talk to people like this, who paved the way for my love of melody and guitar work. I bow to nobody but these guys.

@WaRLoKWYATT

8 жыл бұрын

+WaRLoKWYATT Songs.

Wow, no need to ask questions, what a guy!! Legend.

Very classy person, a true musician ...

Don is a class act!

I think he is truly a nice guy and awesome guitarist

My band was fortunate enough to open for Don in the height of the Covid nonsense at a private party in Montana. I’m not an Eagles fan because Henley and Frye were such a turn off but Don was/is such a super good guy, class act. After hearing his band perform I have become a huge fan of his…check them out if you get a chance. He’ll play every song you want to hear from the Eagles and his band will amaze you!…

Probably my favourite RR. What a humble legend.

Seems like a nice fella! Prob has many stories, that he can tell for days!

@michaelkime4119

5 жыл бұрын

Information about the rigging brings us closer to our musical heroes . Thank you!

He's a great guy. Eagles really gave him the shaft. The Eagles would never have been the band that they were without him. He wrote the music to more than half his hits, plus being a guitarist myself I've always loved how Don is the only guitarist I've ever heard that never gets stuck in a rut. Example if you just heard guitarists like SRV or joe Walsh or Santana or almost any of them after 5 minutes you'll recognize their licks. Don if you listen to all his eagle leads every song is different. He may not be a shredder (big deal) but he's a guitar scientist. Listen to the older songs like Visions . He was always ahead of his time. He's always been my personal favorite guitar player

@stevenjacobson8177

5 жыл бұрын

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I saw Don and his band play 2 years ago and it sounded like I was in the studio listening to him. The sound was fantastic and the show was the awesome.

It's so wonderful that all these legends are willing to take the time to talk equipment with you.

Fingers Felder! The man has super tone

greatest player ever in my book......luv ya Fingers....from your old stomping grounds here in Palatka

wow ....seen this a few times now...what a dude and what a player.

Insane that he's a legendary guitar slinger and he knew all those guys. Talk about providence.

What a great guy

What an awesome rundown! the stories were even better than the gear, and i just love it when john does these; he's the best. thanks premier guitar!

Don Felder was a major part of the Eagles' core sound during his time in the band. I believe his era was the band's finest regardless what was going on internally.

For anyone that doesn't know, Dons son, Nir Felder is a smokin' modern jazz/rock guitarist in New York atm, real exciting player.