The hard rock singer who stunned Don Henley
When Eagles split, Don Henley began releasing solo projects and collaborating with various artists, one of whom completely blew his mind.
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Thu 16 January 2025 17:30, UK
The Eagles were one of the most influential bands in America throughout the 1970s. They were often dubbed the ‘American Beatles’, and when you consider how much they changed the course of music throughout the country, there is certainly some truth to that. Their blending of country music with rock was nothing short of revolutionary, as it altered the landscape of sound for the better throughout the decade.
Things were never supposed to last with the band, though. It seems from day one that the Eagles were set to have a turbulent time, as the band’s innovative approach to merging genres meant that members had contrasting ideas about which style of music they should champion. It wasn’t long before the original members left, and those who replaced them didn’t come without their own problems.
“So now we’re onstage, and Felder looks back at me and says, ‘Only three more songs till I kick your ass, pal’,” recalled Glenn Frey, recounting one of the band’s final gigs when tension between himself and Don Felder was getting worse. “We’re out there singing ‘Best of My Love’, but inside, both of us are thinking, ‘As soon as this is over, I’m gunna kill him’. That was when I knew I had to get out.”
Once the band split, despite their influence carrying on and those songs persistently resonating with people, band members decided to pursue solo projects that saw them tap into different styles of music and find a sound that stuck with them slightly more. Don Henley began releasing some solo projects, which were relatively well-received.
Not only did he expand his range when releasing these solo albums, but he also opened himself up to collaboration. This meant working with a range of different artists who he previously might not have had the chance to work with. He enjoyed collaborating with various people; however, one person whose vocal ability particularly stood out to him was Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose, who joined Henley on his 1989 album The End of Innocence.
Henley was asked what working with Axl Rose was like, who notoriously could be difficult to collaborate with, especially throughout the ‘80s. Henley confirmed that there weren’t any issues; instead, he was mesmerised by the singer’s voice.
“It was quite an experience,” he said, “He’s got a really powerful voice. It was something else. We were so amazed we kind of turned on the two-track and recorded him warming up, his little exercises and stuff.”
Axl Rose’s vocals were one of the driving factors behind Guns N’ Roses’ power. The moment they started releasing music, they took the LA scene by storm, injecting venom into a style that had become relatively stale and predictable. People were always surprised at how effortless it was for Rose to dance from octave to octave without breaking a sweat, and this meant Guns N’ Roses could have a very versatile sound. This can be heard clearly in his collaboration with Don Henley.
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