Don in the Press/Blogs/etc.

[anne-o-gg]

You know, I was typing this yesterday then back-spaced it all away...but with what you just said, brooke, I must say I agreee...we all have a right to our opion, but it's not always wisdom to vocalize it...

Besides, opinions are like noses...everybody's got one and it usually has a couple of holes in it...

[EagleLady]

Would the outcome be different if they had said it here in America? It may not have been the most popular opinion, but it did send waves, and like they say, any press is good press.

[Jojo]

I think someone just got a little keyboard happy. I've done it before. Welcome Terese.


Don is tactful not distasteful. He's one of those people who can tell you off in a way and you not be aware he just did so. He has a way with words. I suppose that's why he's a literary major, or whatever it is he has.

Don was also surprised that he got away with what he said.

http://www.pr-inside.com/entertainme...olitical-free/

[Maleah]

Well I do hear hollywood say that a lot, any press is good press...........but probably not when it destroys your career. lol And no, I don't think it would have made a difference if they had said it in America. But I do think it would probably have died down had they let it drop.


As far as Don goes, I'm not sure why he gets away with it. All I can think of is that he hasn't said things at such a critical time and kept on and on about it. Who knows though.

[luvthelighthouse]

As far as Don goes, I'm not sure why he gets away with it. All I can think of is that he hasn't said things at such a critical time and kept on and on about it. Who knows though.

One thing that comes to mind is that Don expresses his opinion during interviews and when asked direct questions. He isn't using the stage as his political platform. When he's on stage, he's there to sing, play and entertain... as it should be. I don't really want to hear people's political views when they are performing... and quiet frankly, I don't like hearing about them during award shows either.

[AzEaglesFan]

I 'm a big Dixie Chick fan and I think there were several reason that people came down on them so hard. They were in England I believe, they were on stage and people were there to listen to their music not their politics and they just seemed to egg it on. Then Natalie got into it with Toby Keith and that poured gas on the fire. The two of them went at it for awhile and kept the whole thing in the news. Toby was finally the one that said enough.

[sodascouts]

Sorry I've been missing so much discussion but I've been dealing with some stuff that's kept me off the board for the past couple of days.

First off, welcome Terese! I'm sorry you feel we are overly critical of Don, but as Dreamer said, in truth we all are fans of his here. If you think this is negative, you should visit fan boards for other groups. At least we are respectful of his opinions even if we don't agree, and are never insulting towards him.

While the Dixie Chick discussion is interesting, the thread is beginning to wander from its topic. If you'd like to start a new thread in "Singing for the Sake of the Song" to discuss the Dixie Chicks, feel free. Otherwise, let's keep it focused on Don.

[DonFan]

While the Dixie Chick discussion is interesting, the thread is beginning to wander from its topic. If you'd like to start a new thread in "Singing for the Sake of the Song" to discuss the Dixie Chicks, feel free. Otherwise, let's keep it focused on Don.

Thanks, Soda.

[DonFan]

From the Palm Beach ArtsPaper, 5-15-09

DON HENLEY: STEADY AS HE GOES
By Thom Smith

[Fan_For_Life]

With no introduction (none necessary), Henley and his six-piece band opened with Dirty Laundry, not on drums but guitar, as he did for about half of the 15-song set. Otherwise, he just fronted the mike. Never hit a lick on his kit.

Adding a much-needed boost in tempo, he followed with One of These Nights, which he noted was recorded in Miami, “and I don’t remember any of it.”

After a fast and furious hour and 15 minutes, Henley and the band took a quick break. They returned with the driving rocker I Will Not Go Quietly, followed by supersong Hotel California and as the closer, Desperado, which evolved into a singalong.

He left the crowd humming, smiling and satisfied, if not inspired. Not a performance that will resound in the annals of rock and roll, but sufficient to keep the fire of good music burning.

Thanks DF. What a great way to keep the fire burning. I did a google search yesterday, but didn't find anything.

Not sure why I don't recall Don holding a guitar as much as this person says. But since he gets paid to remember and write these things down at least I know my memory isn't that far off. lol.