Don Henley

Donald Hugh Henley is an American musician singer songwriter record producer and founding member of the Eagles He was the drummer and colead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971 until the band broke up in 1980 and has reprised those duties for the groups reunions since 1994 He has been the only constant member of the band since its formation 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 After the Eagles broke up in 1980 Henley pursued a solo career and released his debut album I Cant Stand Still in 1982 He has released five studio albums two compilation albums and one live DVD His solo hits include Dirty Laundry The Boys of Summer All She Wants to Do Is Dance The Heart of the Matter The Last Worthless Evening Sunset Grill Not Enough Love in the World and The End of the Innocence The Eagles have sold over 150 million albums worldwide won six Grammy Awards had five numberone singles 17 top40 singles and six numberone albums They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and are the highestselling American band in history As a solo artist Henley has sold over 10 million albums worldwide had eight top40 singles won two Grammy Awards and five MTV Video Music Awards Combined with the Eagles and as a solo artist Henley has released 25 top40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 He has also released seven studio albums with the Eagles and five as a solo artist In 2008 he was ranked as the 87thgreatest singer of all time by Rolling Stone magazine Henley has also played a founding role in several environmental and political causes most notably the Walden Woods Project From 1994 to 2016 he divided his musical activities between the Eagles and his solo career