Don Henley

Don Henley

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.

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Filmography

2024

One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 2/3/2024

2022

Immediate Family
Immediate Family
Movie - Released: 9/30/2022

2020

Eagles - Live from the Forum MMXVIII
Eagles - Live from the Forum MMXVIII
as Himself
Movie - Released: 7/5/2020
Laurel Canyon
Laurel Canyon
as Self
TV - Released: 5/31/2020

2019

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/6/2019

2013

Eagles: Live At The Capital Centre March 1977
Eagles: Live At The Capital Centre March 1977
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/21/2013
History of the Eagles
History of the Eagles
as self
Movie - Released: 2/1/2013
History of the Eagles
History of the Eagles
as Self
TV - Released: 2/15/2013

2011

The Eagles | Earlybird Live Usa 1974 & Europe 1973
The Eagles | Earlybird Live Usa 1974 & Europe 1973
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2011

2010

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Start Me Up
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/25/2010

2009

O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009

2007

Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/6/2007

2005

Eagles: Hotel California [Live] [Melbourne 2005]
Eagles: Hotel California [Live] [Melbourne 2005]
as Himself
Movie - Released: 6/14/2005

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2003

2002

The Country Bears
The Country Bears
as Don Henley / Tennessee O'Neal (singing voice)
Movie - Released: 7/26/2002

2000

Don Henley - Live Inside Job
Don Henley - Live Inside Job
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/2000

1997

Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
as Don Henley
TV - Released: 3/4/1997

1996

Return to 'Giant'
Return to 'Giant'
as Narrator (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/21/1996

1995

The Eagles: New Zealand Concert
The Eagles: New Zealand Concert
as himself
Movie - Released: 11/26/1995

1994

Eagles: Hell Freezes Over
Eagles: Hell Freezes Over
as Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Vocals
Movie - Released: 8/25/1994

1989

Decade
Decade
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/9/1989
MTV Unplugged
MTV Unplugged
as Self
TV - Released: 11/26/1989

1986

Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986
Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1986

1984

MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
TV - Released: 9/14/1984

1977

Eagles Live at the Capital Centre
Eagles Live at the Capital Centre
Movie - Released: 3/31/1977

1976

Eagles: Live at The Summit, Houston 1976
Eagles: Live at The Summit, Houston 1976
Movie - Released: 11/6/1976

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
TV - Released: 10/11/1975
Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits
as Self
TV - Released: 1/1/1975

1974

Eagles: The Broadcast Collection
Eagles: The Broadcast Collection
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/1/1974

1973

Eagles: BBC In Concert
Eagles: BBC In Concert
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1973
Eagles | Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
Eagles | Don Kirshner's Rock Concert
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/31/1973
Rock Concert
Rock Concert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/27/1973

Unknown

Movie
Eagles - Popgala 73
as Self
Movie