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Don Felder in the Press/Blogs/etc.
Don is mentioned in two recent interviews with guitarist Joe Satriani:
http://www.ontourmonthly.com/qa-joe-...lindavid-huff/
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OTM: I recently spoke with former Eagles guitarist Don Felder who once asked band mate Joe Walsh, “Why would you put your successful solo career on hold to join a band?” Walsh explained that it was like night and day. As a member of a band, he wasn’t responsible for everything. Do you experience the same thing with Chickenfoot?
Ironically, I am staring at a copy of Felder’s bestselling autobiography Heaven and Hell. For some reason, during the last couple of months, I’ve been on this Joe Walsh and Don Felder thing. I have been collecting vintage Fender amps. I’m a big fan of Don’s playing and I am a huge Joe Walsh fan.
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/joe-s...013-interview/
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Satriani’s eyes light up at a random mention of former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, and he says that he’s spent the past couple of months revisiting the catalog of the legendary California band and, in particular, he’s been examining Felder’s work on those records. The conversation reveals that, at the center of everything, Satriani is still a music fan like the rest of us, searching through albums, songs and liner notes to uncover the stories.
Soda, I didn’t know which thread to post these interviews in, so I started a new one. The “Interviews and promotions” thread didn’t seem the right place.
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Bruce Gaitsch is a guitarist and songwriter who co-wrote many songs on two of Timothy’s albums, Timothy B. (1987) and Tell Me the Truth (1990). Here’s his Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Gaitsch
Last week, Bruce posted this comment on the Eagles Fastlane Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater
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I've said many times before how much I regret never having an opportunity to see an HFO show. I do think Don had a great stage presence in the Eagles' live shows and I especially loved watching the interaction between he and Joe. Even though I think Steuart is a fantastic and capable musician, he, obviously, doesn't fill Don's shoes in that regard. I think the band does a fairly good job of compensating for it by having Joe interact more with the other band members, but it's not quite the same, IMO.
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So agree, Dreamer. Felder was and is an awesome guitar player! I think they do quite well without him, but like you said, it's not quite the same.
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Ive always been a dreamer
I've said many times before how much I regret never having an opportunity to see an HFO show. I do think Don had a great stage presence in the Eagles' live shows and I especially loved watching the interaction between he and Joe. Even though I think Steuart is a fantastic and capable musician, he, obviously, doesn't fill Don's shoes in that regard. I think the band does a fairly good job of compensating for it by having Joe interact more with the other band members, but it's not quite the same, IMO.
That is my thought as well.
I love Stu as a player, but no one could replace Don Felder. You can play their licks but it won't BE them - there is a special part of each guitarist's personality in their playing that cannot be duplicated. You can play their lines but it misses that stamp of the original guitarist. And that's coming from someone who plays other guitarist's parts all the time in a band. That said they still put on an awesome show but I agree- the Felder/Walsh interplay was very special.
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Thanks for posting, SS!
Don is briefly mentioned, but I like what the writer says about his guitar playing and singing. Very nice!
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Felder was a special guest on Peter Frampton's Guitar Circus at the Indian Ranch in Webster, and his lead vocals on "Hotel California" were almost as impresive as his guitar work. Frampton is still a captivating performer, and when those two jammed on a ten-minute version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" it was pretty much six-string heaven.
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I think I read this before, but I can't remember for sure. The reason I think I did is because I remember thinking at the time, and now, who needs to listen to Peter Frampton on guitar when Felder's playing? I'm sure it sounded great, but I believe I'd prefer to hear Felder solo. Or with Joe. :wink:
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I had seen this show in NY & Felder & Frampton were an amazing guitar duo!
Frampton is so under rated as a guitar player because of his pretty boy rep as a solo artist, but he rocked as lead guitar player for Humble Pie before he went solo. When Felder & Frampton did "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in a 10 minute version of the song, it literally brought tears to my eyes. A fitting tribute to George Harrison.
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Frampton is so under rated as a guitar player because of his pretty boy rep as a solo artist, but he rocked as lead guitar player for Humble Pie before he went solo. When Felder & Frampton did "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in a 10 minute version of the song, it literally brought tears to my eyes. A fitting tribute to George Harrison.
I believe drugs were an issue, as they often are in these situations. I have mad love for Frampton.
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Here’s an article on the Notes for Notes Benefit Concert that Don performed at on December 6th, 2013:
http://www.noozhawk.com/article/jeff...ncert_20131211
This is the part that mentions him:
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Then there was another big surprise — unbilled Eagles guitarist Don Felder graced the audience with a cover of Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Pride and Joy" and one of the all-time great rock songs, "Hotel California," which Felder co-wrote. Hearing Felder's solo at the end of the latter song, which many like me can sing along to virtually note for note, was almost a religious experience.
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Now that's what I call a cool surprise!
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So, Kris and Kendall Jenner on Twitter from the Eagles show tonight. Do they disrespect their step-daughter/half-sister in-law Leah Felder and her family by attending? Guess they're not worried about it. Maybe if Kris and Bruce Jenner weren't separated she wouldn't have gone? Who knows? Who cares, haha??!! Poor Jenner boys probably can't show their faces at the shows, they have to go in disguise and keep a low profile! You know they want to go! [No I'm not drunk, just tired. Off to bed and looking forward to reading Borderer reports from tonight's show!]
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I don’t know much about celebrity gossip, but I think Kris Jenner is friends with Glenn’s wife, Cindy. Maybe that’s why she attended the concert.
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Last night, Don inducted Peter Frampton into the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville. Here is an article on the event:
http://www.cmt.com/news/country-musi...ceremony.jhtml
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Sounds like quite the show! Thanks for posting that, SM.
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Here’s a nice feature article from the GRAMMY’s website. Don discusses "Hotel California" and reveals five Grammy Hall Of Fame recordings that have influenced his career:
http://www.grammy.com/news/grammy-ha...ons-don-felder
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Thanks for the link - and thanks for being so great at keeping up with Felder news!
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Finally going through Google alerts, haven't had time for that in a couple of months! I did see this on Felder's Facebook Timeline (I finally looked at my NewsFeed after several days). He's releasing an expanded version of his last solo album (Road to Forever).
http://www.935wrqn.com/common/more.p...DE6840A&mode=2
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Nike have launched a new advertising campaign called "Dare to Zlatan" with music by Don Felder:
http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report...mpaign-1968531
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Cool! It appears the ads are getting a lot of attention.
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That's an excerpt from this very interesting interview:
http://www.musicradar.com/news/guita...bums-596304/11
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Cool choices from Don.... I'd agree with most of them.
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Thanks for posting, SS and Soda!
That is a great interview of Don. I have to say that his love of music really comes through in his interviews. I especially agree with Don about George Harrison and David Gilmour. They are two of my favorite players. George was such a great songwriter and classy guitarist. David has a great tone and his solos are masterpieces. In my opinion, Don’s and David Gilmour’s guitar playing and singing voice are somewhat similar.
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Here is an article about and photos of Leah Felder-Jenner that mentions Don. (And no, I do not read the Daily Mail haha)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...-Thailand.html
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So his set list will be
Hotel California
Those Shoes
Life in the Fast Lane
Heartache Tonight
Heavy Metal (Takin’ a Ride)
You Don’t Have Me
Wash Away
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Would that be about 30 minutes?
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Cool interview indeed, SS! Thanks for posting it!
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Loved that interview with Don Felder. I am going to see that show with Styx & Foreigner at Jones beach. I do tend to agree that the best songs come out of a heartbreak. Sad, but true!
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Thanks for posting that article, SS!
TK, it's great that you're going to see Don again this summer!
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Last Saturday, Don performed at the 2nd Light Up the Blues benefit concert for Autism Speaks along with Crosby, Stills & Nash and John Mayer. Here’s an article about the concert:
https://www.looktothestars.org/news/...autism-concert
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Thanks for posting the article, SS!
And I’m glad you like my new avatar. I made it myself! :)
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Awesome SM! If you ever feel inspired to make some more animations and post them, that would be great!
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Sure, Soda. I’ll try to make some more animations as soon as I can. :)