Don Henley

Donald Hugh Don Henley is an American singersongwriter, producer, and drummer, best known as a founding member of the Eagles before launching a successful solo career. Henley was the drummer and colead vocalist for the Eagles from 19711980, when the band broke up, and from 19942016, when they reunited. 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, and The Long Run.

Donald Hugh Henley was born in Gilmer, Texas, and he grew up in the small northeast Texas town of Linden. He is the son of Hughlene and C. J. Henley. He has Irish, Italian, English and Scottish ancestry. Henley attended LindenKildare High School where he initially played football, but due to his relatively small build his coach suggested that he quit, and he joined the high school band instead. He first played the trombone, then in the percussion section. After leaving high school in 1965, he initially attended college at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. He then attended North Texas State University in Denton, Texas, from 1967 to 1969. Henley left school to spend time with his father, who was dying from heart and arterial disease.

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