Don Felder

Don Felder is an accomplished American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band the Eagles, co-writing iconic songs such as “Hotel California.” After contributing his distinctive slide guitar and solos to the Eagles’ tracks ‘Good Day in Hell’ and ‘Already Gone’ in early 1974, Don Felder was invited to join the iconic rock band, marking a pivotal shift towards their more rock-oriented sound. Prior to this breakthrough, Felder had already established a professional musical foundation, including forming the band The Continentals in 1960 and releasing a self-titled improvisational rock fusion album with the band Flow in 1970. Upon joining the Eagles, he quickly made his mark, singing lead vocals on ‘Visions,’ a song he co-wrote with Don Henley, and arranging the title track’s guitar solo and bass line on their fourth album, ‘One of These Nights’ (1975). His arrival also preceded the formation of a significant dual guitar partnership with Joe Walsh, who joined after Bernie Leadon’s departure in 1975.

He has toured extensively with his own band, the Don Felder Band, performing Eagles classics and his original solo material to audiences worldwide. His distinguished career as a musician was further solidified with his induction into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2016. Looking ahead, Felder is preparing for the release of his highly anticipated album, ‘The Vault – Fifty Years of Music,’ announced for 2025, which promises to celebrate his illustrious career and five decades of musical contributions.