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What is Don Felder’s net worth?

Don Felder, the lead guitarist of The Eagles, has a net worth of $60 million, according to reports. Felder played with the band from 1974 to 2001 and is best known for being the primary songwriter of the hit song “Hotel California.” In addition to his work with The Eagles, Felder has released several solo albums and collaborated with other artists on singles.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Don Felder was born on September 21, 1947, in Gainesville, Florida. He formed his first band, The Continentals, while he was in high school. Felder was inspired to pursue music after watching Elvis Presley perform on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” He taught himself to play guitar by ear, using tape recordings that he played back at half speed. Felder worked at a music school during high school, where he learned some music theory and notes from a Berklee graduate. After graduating, he taught guitar lessons at a local music shop, where he taught a young Tom Petty.

Don Felder’s Musical Career

Don Felder played with future Eagles bandmate, Bernie Leadon, in Florida. He then had his first taste of musical success with the group the Maundy Quintet. Felder relocated to New York and performed with the improvisational rock group, Flow, before moving to Boston to work at a recording studio. In 1973, Felder relocated to Los Angeles and was hired as a guitar player for a tour by David Blue. He met the members of The Eagles in the early 70s and was eventually invited to join the group. The first album released by the Eagles after the shakeup in members was “Hotel California,” which became a major international hit. Felder wrote the group’s most successful song, the title track off the album, “Hotel California”.

After the Eagles disbanded, Felder launched a moderately successful solo career and worked as a session guitarist for artists like Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Nicks, and Andy Gibb. In 1983, Felder released his first solo album, “Airborne.” The single from the album “Never Surrender,” which he co-wrote with Kenny Loggins, was a minor hit. Don Henley offered, in 1985, $5,000 a week to go on tour with him but Felder turned it down. He has since released two more solo albums, 2012’s “Road to Forever” and 2019’s “American Rock and Roll.” The Eagles did a History of the Eagles Tour in 2013-2015 that coincided with a two-part documentary, but Felder did not participate in the tour. In 2017, Felder toured with REO Speedwagon and Styx across America.

Don Felder’s Kardashian Connection

Don Felder, former member of the Eagles, has a connection to the Kardashian family through his ex-wife Susan. The couple divorced in 2000 after 29 years of marriage and had four children together. Their daughter Leah Felder is married to Brandon Jenner, son of Caitlyn Jenner and actress Linda Thompson. Brandon’s step-mother is Kris Kardashian.

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