Originally Posted by
MikeA
Well, certainly they are not "in the band" as far as performing goes. But like Ringo and Paul who are and always will be "Beatles", the guys who were in the band and are receiving compensation for their contributions to the success of the band, are still involved from a financial standpoint.
As for the 80's, certainly Felder was "in the band" as much as were Frey, Henley, Walsh, and Schmit. You could make an argument that Meisner and Leadon were not a part of it during the 80's, but you really can't leave Felder out any more than any of those currently performing now who were in the band when they took their Vacation.
I'm not an insider with the Eagles, but I very much appreciate the talent that Felder brought to the band while there! He is bitter now. That is obvious.
But I daresay that there is bitterness on the parts of more than must Felder. He only told "his side" of the story. No one could do more than that. Should he have? Well, there was no decision reached on that point by the legal system. If I'm not mistaken, the Eagles LTD settled out of court with him so they must have not been extremely confident that they had a case against him that would come out in their favor.
I only know that there are two sides to every story (at least TWO). We've heard Felder's side. We have not heard the Eagles side. They pretty much refuse to talk about it.
It must be economically advantageous to Felder to follow the path he is on or he wouldn't be doing it <LOL>. If he has an audience, then I say more power to him <LOL>
If what he is saying is liableous (is that a word?) then The Eagles can sue him again.