Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder recently dismissed speculation regarding a potential reunion with his former bandmates in a recent appearance on The Eddie Trunk Podcast.
The discussion moved to the possibility of a surprise appearance at The Eagles’ Sphere show. Felder responded directly.
“I’ll tell you this, I’m not holding my breath,” Felder said.
“There are times here and there along the way that we bump into each other, and we’re very cordial about it. I really kind of buried all the hatchets in 2000.”
Felder dropped insights regarding moving forward through his 2008 memoir.
“One of the things about writing my book [2008’s ‘Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles’], it was a very cathartic process and was very liberating. It set me free to realize I don’t want to carry that stuff with me for the rest of my life. I don’t want to have grudges and anger and hatred and all that stuff,” he explained.
Felder reinforced his commitment to focusing on his own path and maintaining positivity.
“I want to be free of that. So I decided that I can either be happy or I can lug that stuff around with me. So I decided I’m just going to be happy and I’m happy having to rebuild my career,” he continued. “I have no conversations with them about any of that. I’m going on living my life and being as happy as I can be doing what I do, and I really enjoy it.”
His legacy with The Eagles remains significant, despite the current distance between him and his former bandmates.
A report from American Songwriter noted Felder’s crucial role in The Eagles from 1974 to 2001. His contributions included co-writing the iconic ‘Hotel California.’
Ultimate Classic Rock also noted that Felder still performs Eagles songs in his concerts. This practice demonstrates his ongoing respect for the musical legacy he helped create while pursuing his independent career.
Recent challenges have emerged for the guitarist. It was reported that a medical emergency during one of his performances. This incident highlighted the physical demands of maintaining an active touring schedule at this stage of his career.
The setback has not stopped his musical journey. Felder continues to perform and celebrate the songs that defined his career, choosing to do so on his own terms.
