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Eagles Lyrics Ownership Case Ends In Dramatic Dismissal

New York prosecutors drop charges in Eagles' 'Hotel California' lyrics case, revealing surprising turn of events.

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Charges dropped against three accused of trying to sell stolen Hotel California lyrics

Case collapsed after emails came to light that defense lawyers said raised questions about the trial’s fairness

The Guardian - US

“I’m old enough to know that the Top 40 is a fickle mistress. I have no desire to get caught on that treadmill”: Bruce Hornsby on The Way It Is, having a hit with Don Henley and being “the Sid Vicious of the accordion world”

As he releases a new album with experimental chamber ensemble, yMusic, the singer-songwriter and pianist looks back on his storied career

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Trisha Yearwood Reunites With Don Henley At Austin City Limits

Trisha Yearwood's induction into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame with a special performance by Don Henley and other renowned musicians.

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Eagles Lyrics Ownership Dispute Unfolds In Court

Eagles co-founder Don Henley disputes auction of iconic song lyrics in ongoing trial involving rare-book dealer and rock enthusiasts.

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Don Henley Testifies In Court Regarding Stolen Lyrics Papers

Don Henley testifies in court over stolen Eagles lyrics and revisits his 1980 arrest for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

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Trial Surrounding Alleged Theft Of Eagles' 'Hotel California' Lyrics

Criminal trial reveals complex web of events surrounding stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics drafts and legal battles over ownership.

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Bring your alibis: battle over Eagles’ Hotel California lyrics goes to court

Three men accused of conspiracy over possession of handwritten lyrics to songs from hit 70s album stand trial in New York

The Guardian - US

"Hotel California" lyrics trial begins

Opening statements are slated to begin on Wednesday

Salon

Lyrics to Eagles’ Hotel California at centre of rare New York criminal trial

Lawyers for Glenn Horowitz, Craig Inciardi and Edward Kosinski say ‘no crime has actually taken place’

Evening Standard

Trial Begins For Alleged Scheme Involving Eagles Lyrics

Trial in New York involving disputed Eagles lyrics, defendants accused of obstructing Don Henley's reclamation efforts.

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Billy Joel explains why he wouldn’t ask Paul McCartney to be in his supergroup, but says he would call Sting, Don Henley and John Mayer

The Piano Man also reveals that he has a lot of time for Ringo Starr and Jimmy Page, and that, during the We Are The World recording, Cyndi Lauper told him that she thought the song sounded “like a Pepsi commercial”

MusicRadar

Iron Maiden's Powerslave at 40 and the Greatest Albums of 1984: Only in the historic new issue of Classic Rock

Also in this issue: Mick Mars, Tony Clarkin, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Spinal Tap, Ace Frehley, Big Country, Frankie Miller, Don Henley, Blackberry Smoke and much more

Louder

"I was stunned and hurt. I can't begin to describe the feeling of betrayal": What happened when Don Henley joined Guns N' Roses

It's early 1989, and Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler has just entered rehab: the only problem is, the band are booked to play the American Music Awards

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"Bella Donna had the formula for success: a singer from huge band, a top-notch producer, and a who's who of musicians": Bella Donna by Stevie Nicks

Featuring stellar duets with Tom Petty and Don Henley, Bella Donna established Stevie Nicks as a star in her own right, away from the Fleetwood Mac soap opera

The Guardian - UK

Gruff Rhys: ‘We sold the Super Furry Animals tank to Don Henley from the Eagles’

The Welsh musician, composer and film-maker answers your questions about partying with Oasis, sponsoring Cardiff City FC and getting the old band back together

Louder

“During the 70s, every morning I woke up and thought: ‘This could end today’”: the epic story of how the Eagles became America’s Band

The Eagles’ Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmit look back on their band’s rollercoaster career

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"Musicians hear chemistry"

From Carole King's "It's Too Late" to Jackson Browne's "Running on Empty," these four men helped create those hits

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"Hotel California is six minutes, the intro is a minute long, it stops in the middle with no drums, and you've got a two-minute guitar solo at the end. It's the absolute wrong format for a single" – Don Felder on the story of an Eagles classic

The writing, recording of the iconic '70s anthem

Evening Standard

Big Love: Fleetwood Mac’s 10 greatest songs, ranked

Step this way for our rundown

The Guardian - UK

Randy Meisner obituary

Singer and bassist with the Eagles who wrote one of their biggest hits, Take It to the Limit

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The harmonic genius of Frey, Felder, Walsh, Henley, Meisner and Leadon: 5 songs you need to hear by The Eagles (that aren't Hotel California)

Great guitar moments from one of the biggest selling bands of all time

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Eagles founder and bassist Randy Meisner, dies aged 77

The quiet, humble hero of the classic lineup has passed away

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Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles, dies at 77

Called "the sweetest man in the music business" by ex-bandmate Don Felder, Meisner joined Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon in the early '70s to form one of the most popular acts in history.

Chicago Sun-Times

Randy Meisner, Eagles co-founder and ‘Take It to the Limit’ singer, dies at 77

Bassist, who left the blockbuster band in 1977, died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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