Don Henley

Donald Henley (born July 22, 1947 in Gilmer, Texas) is an American rock musician who is the drummer and one of the lead singers and songwriters of the band The Eagles. He has since had a successful solo career and has played a founding role in several causes.

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Don Henley moved from Linden, Texas to Los Angeles in 1970 to record an album with his early band, Shiloh. Shiloh was bankrolled by fellow Texan Kenny Rogers, then flush with cash from his band "The First Edition." Shortly thereafter, Henley met Glenn Frey through Amos Records in Los Angeles. They both became members of Linda Ronstadt's backup band, which two months later became its own act, The Eagles.

July 22: 22 July is the 203rd day (204th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 162 days remaining....

1947: 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar)....

Gilmer, Texas: Gilmer is a city located in Upshur County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,799. It is the county seat of Upshur County....

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