Don Felder
World-renowned musician Don Felder was one of the original five members and lead guitarist of the rock group The Eagles for 27 years. Credited with adding a rock-and-roll edge to their country sound, Don wrote the music for The Eagles’ biggest hit, the multi-Grammy Award winning song, “Hotel California.” With 14 Grammy nominations and four wins, his signature guitar work has become legendary on such songs as “Hotel California,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “One of These Nights,” and “New Kid in Town.” Don and The Eagles also hold the honor having the first platinum album certified by the RIAA. That album, The Eagles Greatest Hits 1971- 1975, sold more than 26 million copies, becoming the best-selling album of the 20th Century.
In the years the band was apart, Don wrote music for films and television, including songs in “Sluggers Wife” by Neil Simon, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Heavy Metal,” “Secret Admirer,” “Nice Dreams,” and “Galaxy High.” He also hosted a television show for children called FTV and continues his work with kids through various charities around the world.
A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998, Don is now writing and recording songs for an upcoming solo project, as well as finishing a book on his life with The Eagles for Hyperion Publishing.
