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Don Felder on 50 Years of Music, Eagles Deep Cuts, and That "Hotel California" Intro

Don Felder has spent the last five decades shaping the sound of classic rock — most famously as the guitar maestro behind The Eagles’ “Hotel California.” Now, he’s cracking open The Vault: 50 Years of Music, a new album that pulls from demos and song ideas dating back to 1974, when Felder first joined the Eagles. Listen now.

In this interview with Kyle Meredith, Felder discusses how he unearthed forgotten gems from a long-abandoned storage unit, reworking early sketches like “Move On” and giving old favorites like “Heavy Metal” a modern punch. He reflects on his Florida roots, learning slide…

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