Don Henley
Donald Hugh Henley (born July 22, 1947) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and a 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. Henley sang the lead vocals on Eagles hits such as "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Best of My Love", "One of These Nights", "Hotel California", "Life in the Fast Lane", "The Long Run" and "Get Over It".
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| Full name at birth | Donald Hugh Henley
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| Claim to fame | Eagles
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| Date of birth | 22 July 1947
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| Place of birth | Gilmer, Texas, USA
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| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Drummer, Composer, Guitarist, Pianist
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| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Weight | 175 lbs (79 kg)
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| Dress size | 8
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| Shoe size | 10
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| Net worth | $200,000,000 USD
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![Eagles - Lust For Life Magazine Cover [Netherlands] (April 2019)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/6/2/62kjrdm3ybr1b6mj.jpg?skj2io4l)
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- Henley's song "The Last Worthless Evening" was inspired by an encounter with actress Michelle Pfeiffer at a party, when he tried to get her attention and she, recently divorced, blew him off. Henley has told the story live at concerts while introducing the song.
- According to "To the Limit: The Untold Story of the Eagles", Henley's 1986 breakup with then fiancee Maren Jensen was an inspiration for many of the songs on his album "The End of the Innocence" most notably the song "Heart of the Matter." Henley's first solo album, made when they were together had been dedicated to Jensen.
- In 1974, Henley became involved with Loree Rodkin, and the breakup of their relationship was the inspiration for the song "Wasted Time" and parts of the lyrics for "Hotel California".
- Provided backing vocals on Bob Segers 1980 hit, Against The Wind.
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000.
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