This page will contain blogs about Don Henley, as they become available.Don HenleyDonald (Don) Henley (born July 22, 1947 in Gilmer, Texas) is a rock musician most noted as the drummer and one of the lead singers of the band The Eagles. Henley moved from Linden, Texas to Los Angeles in 1970 to record an album with his early band, Shiloh. Shortly thereafter, Henley met Glenn Frey through Amos Records in Los Angeles. They both became members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band and in 1971 co-founded The Eagles. The first Eagles album was released in 1972 and contained the hit song "Take it easy," as well as Henley's first hit songwriting attempt, "Witchy Woman." As the seventies progressed, Henley's raspy vocals replaced Glenn Frey's twangy tenor as the focal point of the Eagles "sound." The band broke up in 1980; during the Eagles' existence Henley co-wrote (usually with Frey) most of the band's best-known songs, notably "Desperado" and "Hotel California". Following the breakup of the Eagles, Henley embarked on a successful solo career. His first solo release, 1982's I Can't Stand Still, was a moderate seller and was followed two years later by Building the Perfect Beast, which featured layered synthesizers and was a marked departure from the Eagles' country-rock sound. A single release, "The Boys of Summer", reached #1 on the Billboard magazine's pop charts (the song would become a hit again in 2003 for The Ataris). Henley's next album, 1989's The End of the Innocence, was equally successful. A long period without a new recording followed, as Henley waited out a dispute with his record company and participated in an Eagles reunion tour and live album. Henley finally released another solo studio recording, Inside Job, in 2000. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Henley founded the non-profit Caddo Lake Institute to underwrite ecological education and research. As part of the Caddo Lake Coalition, CLI helps protect the Texas wetland where Henley spent much of his childhood. DiscographyAlbums
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As part of the Caddo Lake Coalition, CLI helps protect the Texas wetland where Henley spent much of his childhood. The song and video seemed to be intended as social commentary on the state of pop music but it left fans wondering if Jewel had in fact become what she was satirizing. Henley founded the non-profit Caddo Lake Institute to underwrite ecological education and research. Her video for the debut single Intuition had her cavorting in full dance numbers, often scantily clad in bras and bikinis. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2003 Jewel underwent a drastic image change with the release of her album 0304. A long period without a new recording followed, as Henley waited out a dispute with his record company and participated in an Eagles reunion tour and live album. Henley finally released another solo studio recording, Inside Job, in 2000. Chasing Down the Dawn is a collection of diary entries and musings detailing her life growing up in Alaska, her struggle to learn her craft and life on the road. Henley's next album, 1989's The End of the Innocence, was equally successful. A Night Without Armor is a collection of some of her poems. A single release, "The Boys of Summer", reached #1 on the Billboard magazine's pop charts (the song would become a hit again in 2003 for The Ataris). Writing is nothing new for Jewel since she has been writing poetry most of her life. She has at least two published works. His first solo release, 1982's I Can't Stand Still, was a moderate seller and was followed two years later by Building the Perfect Beast, which featured layered synthesizers and was a marked departure from the Eagles' country-rock sound. The first movie she appeared in was in 1999 in Ride with the Devil, for which she received critical acclaim. Following the breakup of the Eagles, Henley embarked on a successful solo career. Besides singing, Jewel has also tried her hand at acting and writing. The first Eagles album was released in 1972 and contained the hit song "Take it easy," as well as Henley's first hit songwriting attempt, "Witchy Woman." As the seventies progressed, Henley's raspy vocals replaced Glenn Frey's twangy tenor as the focal point of the Eagles "sound." The band broke up in 1980; during the Eagles' existence Henley co-wrote (usually with Frey) most of the band's best-known songs, notably "Desperado" and "Hotel California". Due to her success, she was chosen to sing the national anthem at the opening of the Super Bowl in January 1998. They both became members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band and in 1971 co-founded The Eagles. However, her music is mostly recognized as popular music and enjoys wide exposure on a variety of music radio stations. Henley moved from Linden, Texas to Los Angeles in 1970 to record an album with his early band, Shiloh. Shortly thereafter, Henley met Glenn Frey through Amos Records in Los Angeles. Her songs resist categorization, but, because of their mostly guitar accompaniment, have sometimes been categorized as folk music or the hybrid class folk-pop. Donald (Don) Henley (born July 22, 1947 in Gilmer, Texas) is a rock musician most noted as the drummer and one of the lead singers of the band The Eagles. Jewel is noted for her song's qualites of stark honesty and soulful introspection. 1998 "The Boys Of Summer" (re-issue) #12 UK. The album stayed on the Billboard 200 for an impressive two years, reaching number four at its peak popularity. non-album re-issue single
1990 "The Heart of the Matter" #21 US. Poltz has collaborated with her on several of her songs and appeared in Jewel's band on the Spirit World Tour 1999 playing acoustic guitar. 1989 "The Last Worthless Evening" #21 US. For a time she dated Steve Poltz, one of the band's members. 1989 "The End of the Innocence" #8 US. It was at these appearances she met the band The Rugburns, who she often appeared with. from The End of the Innocence
1985 "Sunset Grill" #22 US. For a time, she was poverty-stricken and lived in her van while travelling about the country. 1985 "Not Enough Love in the World" #34 US. She started writing songs at the age of seventeen. 1985 "All She Wants to Do Is Dance" #9 US. Jewel learned to play the guitar while on scholarship at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan, where she majored in operatic voice. 1985 "The Boys Of Summer" #5 US, #12 UK. During high school, Jewel was known to spell her name "Jule," but she attributes this to simple playing with her name as teenagers are prone to do. from Bulding the Perfect Beast
from Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks album)
The End of the Innocence (1989) #8 US, #17 UK, US Sales: 6,000,000. "Intuition" (0304). Building the Perfect Beast (1984) #13 US, #14 UK, US Sales: 3,000,000. "Break Me" (This Way). I Can't Stand Still (1982) #24 US, US Sales: 500,000. "Standing Still" (This Way). "Joy to the World" (Joy - A Holiday Collection). "Under the Water" ("The Craft" soundtrack). "What's Simple is True" (Spirit). "Down So Long" (Spirit). "Hands" (Spirit). "Have a Little Faith in Me" ("Phenomenon" Soundtrack). "Foolish Games" (Pieces of You). "You Were Meant For Me" (Pieces of You). "Who Will Save Your Soul?" (Pieces of You). 0304. This Way. Joy - A Holiday Collection. Spirit. Pieces of You. |