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Former Lead Guitarist of the Eagles

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Don Felder Biography

Don Felder is renowned as a former lead guitarist of The Eagles, one of the most popular and influential rock groups of our time.

The bandā€™s record-setting compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) sold over 29 million copies in the U.S. alone and was awarded by the RIAA the top-selling album of the 20th Century. A member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998, Felder served as a member of The Eagles for 27 years, putting his mark on numerous Eagles milestones. Felder originated the music and co-wrote The Eaglesā€™ biggest hit ā€“ the iconic, Grammy-studded smash ā€œHotel Californiaā€ ā€“ along with fan favorites like ā€œVictim of Loveā€ and ā€œThose Shoes.ā€ He became immediately celebrated for his lyrical, signature guitar work on legendary songs like ā€œHotel California,ā€ ā€œOne of These Nights,ā€ ā€œNew Kid In Town,ā€ and numerous more.

After leaving the group in 2001, Felder also became a New York Times bestselling author when his riveting confessional memoir Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles proved a major commercial triumph upon publication in 2008. Growing up in the Gainesville, FL local music scene, Don Felder would incongruously encounter a number of the greatest talents that would go on to change rock and roll history. In high school, he formed a band with a young Stephen Stills; Felder also gave guitar lessons to a teenaged Tom Petty at the local music store, and The Allman Brothers were also local pals. ā€œDuane Allman was first person I ever saw play electric-slide guitar,ā€ Felder recalls. ā€œI said, ā€˜Youā€™ve got to show me how to do that,ā€™ so we sat on his motherā€™s floor in Daytona Beach and Duane taught me how to play slide.ā€ Florida is also where a young Felder would first meet Bernie Leadon, a founding member of The Eagles who would be instrumental in bringing his childhood friend into the band. In fact, it was Leadon who encouraged him to come out to Los Angeles, where Felder found himself working both with The Eagles and in both sessions and live performances for numerous music legends spanning the musical spectrum: The Bee Gees, Bob Seger, Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, Kenny Loggins, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Boz Scaggs, Warren Zevon, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Vince Gill, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Paul Simon, Diana Ross, Barbara Streisand ā€“ and even and old friend, Steven Stills.

Putting all the tumult and glory heā€™d experienced to that point into perspective gave new urgency to the creation of Road to Forever ā€“ only Felderā€™s second solo effort in a storied, four-decade-plus sojourn through rock history. Road to Forever represents the culmination of a personal journey of introspection that Felder began over ten years ago. In 2001, he suffered an emotionally-devastating double blow ā€“ separating acrimoniously from The Eagles for the last time while facing the end of his first marriage, which had lasted 29 years and produced four children. ā€œEvery identity Iā€™d been attached to ā€“ musician, husband, and father ā€“ was being taken away,ā€ he says. To heal, Felder began writing down as many memories as he could, putting his past in perspective. Finding these musings compelling, Felder was inspired to write a book, and connected with legendary Hollywood deal-maker Michael Ovitz to set it up. ā€œTwo weeks later, I went to New York with a three-page synopsis, and received four offers from publishers,ā€ Felder says. ā€œNow I was forced to reflect on my life.ā€ That introspection inspired him to ā€œwrite out the stories of my life as songs. After I collected myself, I found I needed to go out and play music again, and thatā€™s how I began recording the upcoming album.

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    Speaking fees for Don Felder, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Don Felder are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Don Felder, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Don Felder speak about?

    Don Felder is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Entertainers, Music, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Don Felder travel from?

    Don Felder generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Don Felderā€™s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Don Felder for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Don Felder for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speakerā€™s or celebrityā€™s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the eventā€™s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Don Felder or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If youā€™re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, youā€™re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Don Felder Biography

Don Felder is renowned as a former lead guitarist of The Eagles, one of the most popular and influential rock groups of our time.

The bandā€™s record-setting compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) sold over 29 million copies in the U.S. alone and was awarded by the RIAA the top-selling album of the 20th Century. A member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998, Felder served as a member of The Eagles for 27 years, putting his mark on numerous Eagles milestones. Felder originated the music and co-wrote The Eaglesā€™ biggest hit ā€“ the iconic, Grammy-studded smash ā€œHotel Californiaā€ ā€“ along with fan favorites like ā€œVictim of Loveā€ and ā€œThose Shoes.ā€ He became immediately celebrated for his lyrical, signature guitar work on legendary songs like ā€œHotel California,ā€ ā€œOne of These Nights,ā€ ā€œNew Kid In Town,ā€ and numerous more.

After leaving the group in 2001, Felder also became a New York Times bestselling author when his riveting confessional memoir Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles proved a major commercial triumph upon publication in 2008. Growing up in the Gainesville, FL local music scene, Don Felder would incongruously encounter a number of the greatest talents that would go on to change rock and roll history. In high school, he formed a band with a young Stephen Stills; Felder also gave guitar lessons to a teenaged Tom Petty at the local music store, and The Allman Brothers were also local pals. ā€œDuane Allman was first person I ever saw play electric-slide guitar,ā€ Felder recalls. ā€œI said, ā€˜Youā€™ve got to show me how to do that,ā€™ so we sat on his motherā€™s floor in Daytona Beach and Duane taught me how to play slide.ā€ Florida is also where a young Felder would first meet Bernie Leadon, a founding member of The Eagles who would be instrumental in bringing his childhood friend into the band. In fact, it was Leadon who encouraged him to come out to Los Angeles, where Felder found himself working both with The Eagles and in both sessions and live performances for numerous music legends spanning the musical spectrum: The Bee Gees, Bob Seger, Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, Kenny Loggins, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Boz Scaggs, Warren Zevon, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Vince Gill, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Paul Simon, Diana Ross, Barbara Streisand ā€“ and even and old friend, Steven Stills.

Putting all the tumult and glory heā€™d experienced to that point into perspective gave new urgency to the creation of Road to Forever ā€“ only Felderā€™s second solo effort in a storied, four-decade-plus sojourn through rock history. Road to Forever represents the culmination of a personal journey of introspection that Felder began over ten years ago. In 2001, he suffered an emotionally-devastating double blow ā€“ separating acrimoniously from The Eagles for the last time while facing the end of his first marriage, which had lasted 29 years and produced four children. ā€œEvery identity Iā€™d been attached to ā€“ musician, husband, and father ā€“ was being taken away,ā€ he says. To heal, Felder began writing down as many memories as he could, putting his past in perspective. Finding these musings compelling, Felder was inspired to write a book, and connected with legendary Hollywood deal-maker Michael Ovitz to set it up. ā€œTwo weeks later, I went to New York with a three-page synopsis, and received four offers from publishers,ā€ Felder says. ā€œNow I was forced to reflect on my life.ā€ That introspection inspired him to ā€œwrite out the stories of my life as songs. After I collected myself, I found I needed to go out and play music again, and thatā€™s how I began recording the upcoming album.

Don Felder Videos

  • Don Felder Speaks On His Album, "American Rock 'n' Roll"
    The Eagles' guitarist Don Felder is embarking on a worldwide tour to promote his new album, "American Rock 'n' Roll" and he will be featured at the...
  • Rig Rundown - Don Felder
  • Don Felder Feat. Styx- Hotel California (Live from Las Vegas 2015 ...

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  • How do I book Don Felder to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Don Felder for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Don Felder, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Don Felder or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Don Felder

    Speaking fees for Don Felder, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Don Felder are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Don Felder, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Don Felder speak about?

    Don Felder is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Entertainers, Music, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Don Felder travel from?

    Don Felder generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Don Felderā€™s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Don Felder for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Don Felder for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speakerā€™s or celebrityā€™s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the eventā€™s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Don Felder or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If youā€™re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, youā€™re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Don Felder is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Don Felder for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Don Felder generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rick Springfield, Sara Evans, Smash Mouth, Three Dog Night and KC and the Sunshine Band. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Don Felder for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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  • Don Felder Speaks On His Album, "American Rock 'n' Roll"
    The Eagles' guitarist Don Felder is embarking on a worldwide tour to promote his new album, "American Rock 'n' Roll" and he will be featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's new exhibit opening...
    Rig Rundown - Don Felder
  • Don Felder Feat. Styx- Hotel California (Live from Las Vegas 2015 ...
    Don Felder Heaven & Hell, my life in the Eagles HowardTVFelder01 ...

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