Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Bernie Leadon Biography and Timeline

Follow Bernie Leadon through 7 dated historical records for United States of America.

Bernie Leadon, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1947–1975Years on this page

1947

Birth of Bernie Leadon

Member of Eagles · Minneapolis · Arts / Popular Music

Birth of Bernie Leadon, later founding guitarist, banjo player and country-rock influence in Eagles.

Role range: 1947-

1971

Eagles

Arts / Popular Music

Founder Member of Eagles

Eagles

Member of Eagles · Los Angeles · Arts / Popular Music

Co-founds Eagles and brings strong country, bluegrass and folk influences to the early sound.

Role range: 1971-1975

Linda Ronstadt Band

Member of Eagles · Los Angeles · Arts / Popular Music

Works in the Los Angeles country-rock scene before becoming a founding member of Eagles.

Role range: 1971-1971

1972

Witchy Woman

Member of Eagles · Arts / Popular Music

Co-writes Witchy Woman with Don Henley, adding a darker edge to the debut album.

Role range: 1971-1975

1973

Doolin-Dalton

Member of Eagles · Arts / Popular Music

Adds banjo and country instrumentation to the Desperado album's outlaw concept.

Role range: 1971-1975

1975

Departure

Member of Eagles · Arts / Popular Music

Leaves Eagles after the One of These Nights period as the band moves toward a harder rock direction.

Role range: 1971-1975

Records, sources and methodology

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