Don Henley
Born
July 22, 1947 (77 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Gilmer, Texas
Donald Hugh Henley is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and 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. 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 Can't 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 number-one singles, 17 top-40 singles, and six number-one albums. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and are the highest-selling American band in history. As a solo artist, Henley has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, had eight top-40 singles, won two Grammy Awards and five MTV Video Music Awards. Combined with the Eagles and as a solo artist, Henley has released 25 top-40 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 87th-greatest 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.
Known For

One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
Self (archive footage)
2024

Immediate Family
2022

Eagles - Live from the Forum MMXVIII
Himself
2020

Laurel Canyon
Self · (2 episodes)
2020

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Self
2019

Eagles: Live At The Capital Centre March 1977
Himself
2013

History of the Eagles
Self · (2 episodes)
2013

The Eagles | Earlybird Live Usa 1974 & Europe 1973
Self
2011

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up
Self
2010

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
Self (archive footage)
2009

Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
Self
2007

Eagles: Farewell I Tour - Live from Melbourne
2005
![Eagles: Hotel California [Live] [Melbourne 2005]](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/yjDuerEiPo6keEBBGzSx2OAvSc0.jpg)
Eagles: Hotel California [Live] [Melbourne 2005]
Himself
2005

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · (2 episodes)
2003

The Country Bears
Don Henley / Tennessee O'Neal (singing voice)
2002

Don Henley - Live Inside Job
Himself
2000

Just Shoot Me!
Don Henley · (1 episode)
1997

Return to 'Giant'
Narrator (voice)
1996

The Eagles: New Zealand Concert
himself
1995

Eagles: Hell Freezes Over
Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Vocals
1994

The Eagles Unplugged 1994 (The Second Night)
1994

Decade
Self
1989

MTV Unplugged
Self · (1 episode)
1989

Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986
Self
1986

MTV Video Music Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1984

Eagles Live at the Capital Centre
1977

Eagles: Live at The Summit, Houston 1976
1976

Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest · (2 episodes)
1975

Austin City Limits
Self · (2 episodes)
1975

Eagles: The Broadcast Collection
Self
1974

Eagles | Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
Self
1973

Eagles: BBC In Concert
Himself
1973
Eagles - Popgala 73
Self

Rock Concert
Self · (1 episode)
1973