Don Henley
| First Name | Don |
| Last Name | Henley |
| Full Name at Birth | Donald Hugh Henley |
| Age | 64 |
| Date of Birth | July 22, 1947 |
| Birthplace | Gilmer, Texas, USA |
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| University | Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, Texas, USANorth Texas State University, Denton, Texas, USA |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Drummer |
| Occupation Category | Musician |
| Claim to Fame | Founding member of The Eagles |
| Music Genre | Pop/Rock, Percussion |
| Music Style | Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter |
| Music Mood | Earnest, Sophisticated, Stylish, Theatrical, Bitter, Literate, Laid-Back/Mellow, Autumnal, Refined/Mannered, Wistful, Plaintive, Reflective, Detached, Amiable/Good-Natured, Organic, Poignant, Bittersweet |
| Instrument | Percussion, Drums, Vocals |
| Father | C.J. Henley |
| Mother | Hughlene McWhorter |
Donald Hugh "Don" Henley (born July 22, 1947 in Gilmer, Texas) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and drummer, best known as a founding member of the Eagles before launching a successful solo career. Henley was the drummer and lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971–1980, when the band broke up. Henley sings lead vocals on Eagles hits such as "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Best Of My Love", "One Of These Nights", "Hotel California", "Life In The Fast Lane", and "The Long Run". He formed one of the most successful songwriting partnerships with Glenn Frey.
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Filmography
Selected Don Henley film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
2009
The 3rd Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute
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Soundtrack Credits
2010
Formula 1: BBC Sport
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2005
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found
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2005
20 to 1
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2003
High Chaparall
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1991
MTV Video Music Awards 1991
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1987
Desperado
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1980
Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights
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1977
A Concert: Behind Prison Walls
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1972
Evening of AnExchange
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Writer Credits
2000
Don Henley: Live Inside Job
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Related Lists
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Eagles
Already Gone (1974)
Best Of My Love (1974)
Busy Being Fabulous (2007)
Desperado (1973)
Don Henley
Doolin-dalton (1973)
Eagles (1972)
Eagles Live (1980)
Feed the Fire (2001)
Get over It (1994)
Good Day in Hell (1974)
Heartache Tonight (1979)
Hell Freezes Over (1994)
Hole in The World (2003)
Hotel California (1976)
Hotel California (1976)
How Long (2007)
I Can't Tell You Why (1979)
James Dean (1974)
Life in The Fast Lane (1976)
Long Road Out Of Eden (2007)
Love Will Keep Us Alive (1994)
Lyin' Eyes (1975)
New Kid in Town (1976)
Ol' 55 (1974)
On The Border (1974)
One Of These Nights (1975)
One of These Nights (1975)
Outlaw Man (1973)
Peaceful Easy Feeling (1972)
Selected Works 1972-1999 (2000)
Seven Bridges Road (1980)
Take It Easy (1973)
Take It to The Limit (1975)
Tequila Sunrise (1973)
The Last Resort (1976)
The Long Run (1979)
The Long Run (1979)
The Very Best Of The Eagles (1994)
Grammy Award for Record of the Year (1970s)
Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (1969)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (1971)
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Hotel California (1976)
I Honestly Love You (1974)
It's Too Late (1994)
Just the Way You Are (1977)
This Masquerade (1973)
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All She Wants to Do Is Dance (1984)
Building The Perfect Beast (1984)
Dirty Laundry (1982)
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EVERYBODY KNOWS (1988)
I Can?t Stand Still (1982)
Inside Job (2000)
Johnny Can't Read (1982)
New York Minute (1989)
Not Enough Love in the World (1995)
Sunset Grill (1984)
The End of the Innocence (1989)
The End Of The Innocence (1989)
The Garden of Allah (1995)
The Heart of The Matter (2006)
The Last Worthless Evening (1989)
The Very Best Of Don Henley (2009)
