Don Henley

Don Henley has established a notable career as a singer, songwriter, and musician, recognized for his significant contributions to rock music both as a founding member of the Eagles and during his solo career. After co-founding the iconic rock band the Eagles in 1971, Don Henley established a highly influential career as a singer, songwriter, and musician. As the drummer and co-lead vocalist for the Eagles, Henley sang lead on many of their most prominent songs, including ‘Hotel California’ and ‘Life in the Fast Lane.’ The band achieved widespread global success, selling over 150 million albums worldwide and earning six Grammy Awards before their initial disbandment in 1980, cementing their status as one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Following the Eagles’ initial breakup, Henley launched a successful solo career, releasing his debut album I Can’t Stand Still in 1982.

The album featured the hit single ‘Dirty Laundry,’ which ascended to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Gold certification. His subsequent solo album, Building the Perfect Beast (1984), delivered the hugely successful single ‘The Boys of Summer,’ for which Henley received a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1986 and several MTV Video Music Awards in 1985, including Best Video of the Year. He continued this momentum with The End of the Innocence (1989), with the title track and ‘The Heart of the Matter’ receiving significant airplay, earning him another Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1990.

Henley has notably testified before Congress on copyright law, advocating for artists’ rights, and has contributed to various charitable causes, including The Race to Erase MS and the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.