Don Felder's Hotel California Moment

Don Felder, Eagles legend and co-writer of “Hotel California,” recounts a hilarious backstage moment when he nervously performed the song live in front of Jimmy Page—only to find Page was the first in the crowd to applaud his solo. Felder’s guitar journey began with jaw-dropping influences like Chet Atkins, leading to his signature double-neck setup and jazz-inspired solos. Though he never imagined “Hotel California” would become a global phenomenon, it’s now played everywhere. After leaving the Eagles in 2001, he became a devoted dad, even joining carpools with other celebrity parents, while still scoring a solo hit with “Heavy Metal (Takin’ a Ride).” Now, he’s promoting a Nashville sweepstakes for St. Jude and remains open to an Eagles reunion, still touring and playing his timeless hits. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9685035db71e1fa2