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Donald Hugh Henley is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and founding member of the Eagles. He was the drummer and co-lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971 until the band broke up in 1980, and has reprised those duties for the group's reunions since 1994. He has been the only constant member of the band since its formation. Henley sang the lead vocals on Eagles hits such…
Known for
- Billy Joel: And So It Goes — Self2025
- One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two — Self (archive footage)2024
- Immediate Family — Self2022
- Eagles - Live from the Forum MMXVIII — Himself2020
- Laurel Canyon — Self2020
- Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice — Self2019
- Eagles - Legacy — Drums, Vocals2018
- 老鹰乐队加州旅馆40周年纪念专辑2017
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — Self - Musical Guest2015
- Eagles: Live At The Capital Centre March 1977 — Himself2013
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Key facts
- Born
- Donald Hugh Henley , ( 1947-07-22 ) July 22, 1947 (age 78) , Gilmer, Texas , U.S.
- Origin
- Linden, Texas , U.S.
- Genres
- Rock country rock pop rock hard rock folk rock
- Occupations
- Singer songwriter musician
- Instruments
- Vocals drums guitar
- Works
- Solo with the Eagles
- Years active
- 1970–present
- Labels
- Asylum Geffen Warner Bros. Capitol
- Member of
- Eagles
- Spouse
- Sharon Summerall ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1995 )
- Partner
- Stevie Nicks (1977–1978)
- Website
- donhenley .com
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Gilmer
- Occupation
- guitarist
- Political party
- Democratic Party (United States)
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Genre
- country music
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Asylum Records
- Official website
- www.donhenley.com
- Image
- Don Henley (cropped).jpg
- Voice type
- tenor
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Encyclopedic overview
Donald Hugh Henley (born July 22, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. Henley is a founding member of the Eagles, serving as a songwriter, drummer, and vocalist for the band. He sang lead vocals on Eagles songs such as "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Best of My Love", "One of These Nights", "Hotel California", "Life in the Fast Lane", and "The Long Run". The Eagles disbanded in 1980, but reunited in 1994. Following the death of co-founder Glenn Frey in 2016, Henley became the Eagles' only remaining consistent founding member.
After the Eagles' 1980 breakup, Henley pursued a solo career and released his debut studio album I Can't Stand Still in 1982. As a solo artist, he has released five studio albums, two compilation albums, and one live DVD. His notable solo tracks include "Dirty Laundry", "The Boys of Summer", "All She Wants to Do Is Dance", "Not Enough Love in the World", "Sunset Grill", "New York Minute", "The End of the Innocence", "The Last Worthless Evening", "The Heart of the Matter", and "Taking You Home".
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