The Don Henley solo song the Eagles used to make a political statement: “I applaud them”
The resistance.
Don Henley
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Don Henley is an American singer, songwriter and musician best known as a founding member of the Eagles, one of the best-selling bands in music history.
As the group’s drummer and co-lead vocalist, Henley sang many of their most celebrated songs, including ‘Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’ and ‘Life in the Fast Lane’. Following the Eagles’ initial split in 1980, he launched a successful solo career, releasing acclaimed albums such as Building the Perfect Beast and The End of the Innocence.
Hits including ‘The Boys of Summer’, ‘Dirty Laundry’ and ‘The Heart of the Matter’ established him as one of the defining singer-songwriters of his generation.
With a career spanning more than five decades, Henley remains a major figure in American rock music and songwriting.
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The 2007 album Glenn Frey called the Eagles’ greatest mission: “Our Holy Grail”
Getting to that final stage.
The singer Don Henley called the best fit for Eagles: “He’s great in the band”
The perfect fit for the band
The 2007 album Don Henley wanted to cut half of: “It should have been a single”
Too much happening at once.
The one band Don Henley saw as the Eagles’ biggest rivals: “That competitive spirit”
Both sides of rootsy rock and roll.
The 1980s singer Don Henley called the best country vocalist: “One of the greatest”
The most natural voice you could get.
The “corny” 1972 Eagles song Don Henley turned against: “It wasn’t my song”
Not getting the final say in the mix.
The 1975 album Don Henley called Eagles’ first great work: “The best we had done”
The first nugget of brilliance.
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Don Henley is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known as the drummer and co-lead vocalist of the Eagles.
'The Boys of Summer' is widely regarded as Don Henley's most successful and enduring solo hit.
Yes, Don Henley remains a member of the Eagles and continues to perform with the band.