HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON HENLEY
Don Henley is an American musician, singer, and songwriter who is best known as one of the founding members of The Eagles. Some of this group’s most popular tracks include “Hotel California”, “Take It Easy”, and “Desperado” (just to name a few).
As a solo artist, he had further success with songs like “Dirty Laundry”, “The End of the Innocence”, “All She Wants to Do Is Dance”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).
Throughout his career, he has earned numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, and in 1998, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Eagles).
On this very day, July 22nd 1947, Donald Hugh Henley was born in Gilmer, Texas. In celebration of his birthday, I’ve chosen a song that’s perfect for this time of year. Taken from the album, “Building the Perfect Beast”, here’s today’s birthday boy, DON HENLEY, with “THE BOYS OF SUMMER”….