Don Henley Biography and Timeline

Birth of Don Henley

Birth of Don Henley, later founding drummer, vocalist and songwriter with Eagles.

Role range: 1947-

Eagles

Founder Member of Eagles

Eagles

Co-founds Eagles and becomes one of the band's principal lead vocalists and songwriters.

Role range: 1971-1980

Linda Ronstadt Band

Plays drums behind Linda Ronstadt before joining Frey, Leadon and Meisner in Eagles.

Role range: 1971-1971

Eagles

Records the debut album Eagles, establishing the band's harmony-based country-rock style.

Role range: 1971-1980

Desperado

Sings Desperado, one of the band's most enduring ballads despite its modest single performance.

Role range: 1971-1980

Best of My Love

Sings Best of My Love, giving Eagles their first number one single in the United States.

Role range: 1971-1980

One of These Nights

Sings on One of These Nights, the album that turns Eagles into international stars.

Role range: 1971-1980

Hotel California

Sings lead vocals on Hotel California, the title track of the band's landmark album.

Role range: 1971-1980

The Long Run

Records The Long Run, the final Eagles studio album before the band's long breakup.

Role range: 1971-1980

Breakup

Eagles effectively break apart after years of touring pressure, lawsuits and internal tension.

Role range: 1971-1980

Solo Career

Begins major solo success after Eagles split, releasing I Can't Stand Still.

Role range: 1982-

Hell Freezes Over

Returns to Eagles for Hell Freezes Over, combining live performances with new studio songs.

Role range: 1994-1994

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Eagles.

Role range: 1971-1980

Long Road Out of Eden

Releases Long Road Out of Eden with Eagles, the band's first full studio album since 1979.

Role range: 2007-2007