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Don Felder performs onstage during the Eighth Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC Benefit Concert For God's Love We Deliver at Beacon Theatre on March 07, 2024 in New York City

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder speaks out after mid-performance medical emergency

By Janelle Borg published

The veteran guitarist was ushered offstage just last Thursday

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Don Felder performs at Pine Knob Music Theatre on August 23, 2024 in Clarkston, Michigan

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder issues statement after being rushed offstage due to medical emergency

By Janelle Borg published

Felder had just started performing 1973's Tequila Sunrise during his Rock Legends Cruise performance

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Don Felder playing a Gibson Les Paul

How to play Hotel California on guitar – with the Eagles’ Don Felder

By Damian Fanelli published

The man who cowrote one of classic rock’s all-time greatest songs shows you its iconic chord progression and solo licks

Lessons
The Eagles' Don Felder (left) and Joe Walsh exchange licks onstage in 1977

The Eagles are the undisputed masters of harmony lines blending country and rock – this video masterclass unpacks their signature guitar style

By Jamie Humphries published

If you've ever promised yourself that, one of these nights you're gonna play like the Eagles, take it easy... This video and tab lesson has everything you need to take your playing to the limit one more time

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Don Felder performs at the Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Victory Barbeque Celebration Party at Hearst Ranch on September 7, 2013 in San Simeon, California

Don Felder: "The Eagles never played three Les Pauls. It just turns into a big train wreck"

By Damian Fanelli published

In this 2013 GW interview, the former Eagles man reveals the gear behind his tone on Hotel California and One of These Nights, and how a lesson from Duane Allman transformed his playing

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Woman playing acoustic guitar with a capo

15 of the best songs played with a capo

By Damian Fanelli last updated

Must-hear tracks that make use of this essential guitar accessory

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Don Felder (left) and Joe Walsh perform with the Eagles in 1977

Joe Walsh on Hotel California's iconic leads: "The solos were not planned – they were spontaneous"

By Jackson Maxwell published

Walsh detailed how his and Don Felder's legendary lead break was created and recorded in a recent interview with Paul Reed Smith

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Joe Bonamassa performs on stage as part of his British Blues Explosion tour, special tribute tour to Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page at the Old Royal Naval College on July 7, 2016 in Greenwich, England

Joe Bonamassa, Don Felder and Orianthi headline inaugural Gibson and Guitars4Vets Rock to Remember concert

By Richard Bienstock published

Virtual live event to raise funds for music programs for US military vets afflicted with PTSD

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David Myhre: “There was no fooling Don Felder. It was like method acting - I had to really immerse myself”

By Matt Parker published

The guitarist and solo artist on landing the gig with the Eagles legend, and the importance of zenning out while playing live

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Stream Monday's Live Interview Event with Don Felder Right Here

By Guitar World Staff published

Join us as we sit down with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and former Eagles member to talk about his new LP and more.

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