Don Felder -- He Wouldn't Quit the Eagles (Mini Doc) 

They never sounded the same without Felder. Walsh and him together just made magic happen when they played together.

Felder turned the Eagles into a classic rock band. Plain and simple.

I have said this before in other videos but it is worth repeating. My wife and I saw Don Felder and his band at a small Indian Casino several years ago. There were 200 fans at most at that show. Felder and his band put on a show second to none. They played as if they were in a stadium of 80,000 fans. After the show, Don stayed on stage and signed autographs and allowed fans to have their photographs taken with him. He signed my show ticket. Don Felder is a class act. Thank you Don for a wonderful show.

Felder is woefully under appreciated. An incredible talent who brought a whole new sound to the Eagles. Joe Walsh was the icing on the cake.

Don Felder is my favorite Eagle.

My mother and Don's mother both moved into the North Florida Retirement Village in Gainesville, FL at just about the same time. They became very good friends up until Don's mom passed away. I used to eat lunch with Doris and my mother and Doris would tell about Don and how he grew up in Gainesville, learned to play the guitar and became famous when he was with the Eagles. Don had given his mother, Doris, lots of his gold albums and she cherished them. When Don made trips to Paris, he would always bring back perfumes for his mother. On a least two occasions, my mother got to have lunch with Don because he was at the retirement village to visit his mother. I am 74 and loved, still love, the Eagles' music. Finding out from his mother and my mother what a great son he was just made me feel so good about him. I wish I had been there to have lunch with Don, his mom and my mom but I was an elementary school teacher and had zero time for such thrills.😁

Without Don Felder the Eagles would never have become that band & that song would never have seen the light of day!

Fingers Felder is by far one of the best; he never received the accolades he so well deserves.

Don,and Randy,my favorite Eagles.

Don Felder is not an ordinary guitar player. When he play he put his soul and heart in it. He always wear a smile on his face ❤. There is no Hotel California if not for him. It's so sad that Henley and Frey fired in him.

Without Don Felder, there would have been no Hotel California. And without this hallmark album, the Eagles might have remained little more than the soft rock country band that they had always been. Don Felder proved to be the catalyst that catapulted this band’s sound to next level, and Glenn quickly recognized it and asked him to join the band. Nothing that happened thereafter could change that.

Don is a guitar master period

It's funny how Glenn said there's one asshole in the Eagles & Don Felder is it. He was right about the first part but I guess didn't realize he was actually describing himself not Don.

Rumor was his settlement was 50m up front plus a % of all future earnings.....the gift that keeps on giving!

Don Felder was and is, on top of everything else, a class guy… Something that cannot be said of Glen and the other Don.

Don is one of the most underrated guitar player ever.

Don Felder could really jam!

I love the Eagles in every stage, but after Felder was gone they basically just became a touring act. Great video man!

It's amazing how on the one hand Frey put together incredible talent, and yet later tore it apart with his fights with Leadon, Meisner, Felder and Henley. Needless to say Felder has always taken the high road, is a decent guy and class act.

I still like Don Felder. You can tell he really enjoys what he does. He was a part of an important time in the history of The Eagles.

One of my favorite guitarist, he’s so incredibly talented and underrated . I think he’s brilliant! ❤🎸❤

Great Doc. I just saw Don a week ago in Niagara falls Ont. he was incredible "rocked leather pants at age 72" his voice blew me away, I'm no fool being a professional musician myself there was a little digital help (not sure what they were using on his voice but it doesn't fix everything) he still sounded great, his band was first class all top notch players ..his guitar playing ..well it's almost TOO good, so polished. He came up in a time when that was required to land a gig. so glad I got to see this Legend perform, he has quite a legacy ...May he keep on playing the Eagles were so foolish to let this man slip away

Don is one of the best guitarists (rock/blues) and a great guy and performer and without him it's no Eagles anymore.

Don laid down some of the most identifiable slide parts, this side of Duane Allman. I loved Don Felder's autobiography.

Theres a live version of Hotel Cali with Don and Joe dueling it out with an incredible performance. No two guitarists so perfectly complemented each other as these two did.

My take: 1 - With no apologies to Allen Collins and Gary Rossington, Felder / Walsh at the end of Hotel California is the greatest duo guitar solo in the history of rock n roll. 2 - Felder's slide guitar in Good Day in Hell is second to none. 3 - If the Rock N Roll HOF ever has a jackoff wing Glen Frey and Don Henley should be in the initial class for their treatment of Felder and Meisner.

without Don “Fingers” Felder, there is no Hotel California. Fingers was a great underrated guitar player. 🤠

Don Felder is a wonderful guitarist, musician and songwriter.

The Eagles would not be as big as they are without Don Felder. He had such a unique sound and feel that was perfect for their sound. Love Don and Bernie

His solos are so melodic and memorable

My Favorite Hotel California video is the one they made in 1977, all of that song is GREAT, but my favorite part is the last almost 5 minutes of the song with Don & Joe, They look like they're having fun...and the sound of those 2 together is just Heart Pounding GREAT

Glenn Frey was in the middle of almost every conflict the band ever had. Glenn with Randy. Glenn with Felder. Glenn with Henley.

The singer/songwriter David Blue, who hired Felder to play his songs live, wrote "Outlaw Man", which the Eagles included on their "Desperado" album.

Thank you so much for this mini doc. Will always love Don Felder

Don was my favorite guitar player of all time it just came so easy to him.

Don Felder is so handsome. I love him ! Hugs from Chile.

Nice little doc! I am a life-long Eagles fan, and am still saddened about the departure of Don and Randy. I certainly like Timothy, but really miss seeing Don and Randy in the mix.

Don Felder is A Great Guitarist and Musician ,his versatility ,his natural touch on Guitar and knowledge of music theory is what put the icing on the cake for The Eagles .His guitar parts on them Records are Iconic in every sense of the word , and everything he played was completely musical and complementary to whatever tracks he played on , he also really new how to dial in a great Sound and Tone .. As a player myself he is someone (along with Joe Walsh) that always got my ears they had that guitar telepathy chemistry that sounds so great when it’s done right and they we’re Bang on the money together.. The Eagles could hire anyone after he went and Steuart Smith who replaced Don in The Eagles is a very capable player ,but they we’re never quite the same in my book without Don Felder he just had that magic as a player that you just can’t quite put your finger on let alone explain, He just had it in a similar kind of way that Mick Cambell from The Heartbreakers has (Another great Player) these kind of players are the real song server’s and that’s what makes music timeless and GREAT……❤️⭐️🌞👍🏻

For Frye and Henley to treat Din Felder like hired help instead of a full fledged band member is a disgrace

I have always loved the smile on his face when he plays his fantastic solos:)

Another great mini-doc. I don't know how I missed it when you released it a few months back. My admiration for Felder only continues to grow. He should be awarded the Medal of Freedom just for putting up with Frey as long as he did.

My Parents bought our Hammond B3 while Don worked at the music store . So much more to say about back then.

I just saw him on the 21st in Lake Tahoe and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I’m 63 and have been to probably 100 concerts over the years starting in 74 in Reno seeing Three dog night and the Guess Who.

this is so beautiful! My take away is to always follow your dreams, and enjoy the ride......

Saw Don Felder in a small theatre last year. Put on a GREAT show. Gave it his all, even though we are a rural small town. Even took time for pics for those that wanted them. Fantastic artist! Shame on the GREEEDY "Eagles" for treating Don like they did.

Thank you for sharing this story. Don Felder's playing is magical, inspiring, creative, and mesmerizing. He was the ink that put the Eagles in the map.

Having learned fully the solo on Hotel California (all of them) and being a massive Joe Walsh fan…Felders riffs and style are on another level,you only realise this when you play both parts accurately…you gotta get into their skin.

Don learned from one of the best Guitar players, Duane Allan. In an old interview he said he would go see Duane and he's sitting on the floor playing slide Guitar

This is well done. Interesting and accurate. I caught Don Felder s show in Boston. Wilbur Theater. The single best sounding show I've ever caught and I've caught just about all. He sang and referred to his old band as "The Seagulls". No animosity. Did all the killer cuts of the Eagles with no b#llsh#t. Good job here!

As a guitar player I can say, Don Felder has excellent technique on that geetar .

All versions of this band are equally brilliant

His book is a must read

Thank you for this. It's nice to see Felder was "given a voice" since Frey forced him out and had the clout to push his take of things through the media slandering Don in every way.

I'd just graduated high school in '78, when I caught Don & the Eagles show...their harmonies & guitar interplay were something to behold, especially in a live setting!

Wow sir, you did a bang up job making this video. What a time to be a kid. The Eagles ruled the world. Felder made Henley and Frey pay. I was very happy when I heard that happened. Subbed you for sure.

This was a very nice video about Don Felder and I always knew both he and other band members got the shaft

I really liked Bernie and what he brought to the original band. Always thought he was an underrated player and skilled musician.

Incredible video thank you! So many memories come up for all of us from this generation! Music was never better, humans were never happier or healthier, relationships could be negotiated easier, and travel provided adventures and the feeling of freedom like no other time imaginable. Those of us that survived these times and are still emotionally and physically healthy, can now hopefully take the wisdom learned from past mistakes, and enjoy each day as the adventure it is. That has certainly been my plan!

Plain and simple, Don Felder's ability on the guitar elevated the Eagles from being a good band to being one of the great bands of the era.

Saw Hell Freezes Over in Denver Mile High stadium, best concert I've ever seen. Really came out of there amazed with Don Felder, what a musician!

I've seen Don Felder a number of times with his new group. All of them are pretty accomplished musicians. They are pretty terrific. I read his book and did not find it particularly well written but it was informative for sure. How any of those guys still have a brain is truly amazing.

Just seen him and his band in Corbin Ky… one of the best shows I’ve ever seen… being a huge Eagles fan anyway, he and band is still awesome …

Great summation. Just read Felder's great book. Can't stop thinking about it.

Learned a lot in this one!! Cheers!!

Thanks for the video. I'd love to go see Don Felder play & have a chance to meet him. I loved the Eagles coming up as a young man. To me Don Felder will always be a huge part of the Eagles.

He's such a genuinely nice guy too.

Though he didn't sing any of the Eagles hits, Don was always one of my favorite Eagles. I love watching him play on the Hell Freezes Over video.

With all things said,they were fantastic.Live better than studio.

I saw him in Atlantic City. Front row center. The guy looks awesome. Sang great and made guitar playing look like child’s play.

No Don FELDER, No Hotel California PERIOD

So who is your favorite member/s of The Eagles? Mine has to be Felder and Walsh...with Randy Meisner right behind them.

I like Mr Felder. His book is a excellent read. Thanks for posting.

Wow!!! 75?! He looks fantastic

Fantastic video which I have watched numerous times! ❤ Don Felder is a hero of Rock and Roll, a true artist and one of the best guitar virtuouses ever... He went to high school and played with Steven Stills. He taught Tom Petty how to play guitar 🎸 Need I say more!

…one of the best commentaries i’ve EVER had the pleasure of listening to in my entire Life. What great talent displayed here and wonderfully perceptive work done in trubute…⁉️ EXCELLENT ⁉️⁉️👊🔥🥂

My husband and I turned our daughters onto THE Eagles back in the 90’s. We still listen to them today and sing along.

Eagles would have never made the big time without Don Felder.

Thank you for a great VLOG. The stories been told many times, however learned some new details from you. My brother played guitar for Randy post Engles. It was certainly more than money for Randy.

I always wished that Leadon, Meisner, and Felder started a bsnd of their own...

Still hoping Don and Joe will make an album someday.

As a man who has played in 8 different bands I can tell you now it is very difficult to find 4 Or 5 musicians and not have them try to kill each other. Musicians are a different breed

Don felder can flat out play... Got to read his book..Very interrsting

Video is a great supplement to the fantastic Eagles documentary, which omits Felder's background. So blessed to have been saved from polio by the nascent vaccine. Henley, Frey were it's driving creative force, yet both agreed to equal shares for all Eagles members. Foolish to take sides in conflict between band members. Only those with intimate first-hand knowledge can begin to understand the root issues. The political event seemed the climax of tension built over quite a while. Give Felder a lot of credit for not quitting, sticking up for himself, making the others fire him. Eagles were a dynamo and the dynamic that produced numerous hit songs was ultimately the dynamic that tore them apart. Maybe that's not such a bad thing.

Great sharing :) Like for you :) Greetings from Poland :) I wish you a wonderful day

Already Gone, best Eagles ever.

Felder came out of it ideal. Every time the Eagles play, live or on radio, he's still getting PAID. i WISH i HAD THEM GUYS WORKING FOR ME...

Love ❤️ Felder!

This current tour of the Eagles, Oct 2023, changed my mind about seeing them. The crap that the original members pulled off... this ain't The Eagles I'm into.

My brother has stage IV Prostate Cancer. We love the Eagles and both play guitar, and it helps as music therapy. We played the Hotel California solo on Facebook. Later that day Don Felders girl friend showed it to Don. Don was impressed and sent me a personal message to invite my brother and I as special guests to his show. We will be seeing him next weekend. Looking forward for my brother to meet Don in person!

Was at the Corbin Ky concert… was great to hear the old songs… huge eagles fan… him and his band were just awesome!

I was driving and had to pull over when the Hell Freezes Hotel CA version came on the radio. The intro was too familiar but when the song kicked in my spine shivered and I started effing crying man! I can not imagine what it must have been like to see it at their first reunion show. Capo the 7th & B-minor that guitar man! Awesome!!!

Don Felder is one of the best. I was so fortunate to grow old with having the best musical talents at my finger tip.

Great mini doc on Don Felder. So well done. It covers a whole lot of history. The narration is really good too. Sadly, I never got to see him live with the Eagles but did see him put on a show in London a few years ago. A class act and awesome guitarist. Well worth seeing if ever in your area.

Nice job! As a life long fan, found this very interesting

No doubt Felder gave the eagles that hard rock sound they were wanting players come and go with bands but Don Felder is a class act musician and his influence with the band is undeniable also RIP randy meisner another great one we lost

Great stuff awesome, Eagles are one of my all time!, favorites ❤❤❤☮️🤘🏽🌈😎

BRILLIANT DOC ...........

The Eagles are my all time favorite band just barely ahead of The Allman Brothers.....Felders book is fantastic as his his playing .....IMHO even though "Hotel California" is great their masterpiece album is "Desperado " . .....Great job on another great doc !

Felder had played with Walsh on one of Joe's albums. I can't remember its name, but I had it before Joe joined the Eagles, and Don was credited as playing on it. Felder kicked the Eagles up a big notch in music quality and popularity, and the addition of Joe eased them over to top. You could see their connection and hear their synergy when the two guitarists played.

I played baseball against his nephew Brian Felder in Gainesville. They sure look alike. He’s a fine guitar player!