AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |
Back to Blog
Also, I think that if they had not taken out Felder when they did, the band wouldn't have lasted much more. I thought Frey's comments about how Felder couldn't be happy and enjoy his salary because he was too busy worrying about what Frey and Henley were making, was spot on. For me, Felder is the one that came across as unpleasant. Now, I'm aware that to do so in a band is to technically be giving less money to the rest of the band, but again Frey and Henley made some good points for their argument. I also do not think it was irrational or even egotistical for Henley and Frey to ask for a raise like any of us would do if given the chance. I just think that it's normal for a band to go through changes just as it is on any other group of people that work together. Randy, Bernie and Felder are all great musicians. There are religious, philosophical and cultural alternatives, you know?. Also, I take offence in your insinuation that your Lord is everybody's lord. For me, people that go around starting wars, discriminating against people for their sexual or religious preferences using the name of God to do so, are the ones that are really taking his/her name in vain. And no Francis 1182, I do not consider that taking "the" Lord's name in vain. there: Jesus fucking christ people, get over it. I honestly don't understand why is everyone going on and on about how awful Don and Glenn are. He CONTINUES to manipulate public opinion with statements like "I was over it 10 years ago.why aren't they?" Why on Earth should they want this person back in their organization? Reply Delete After the settlement of the lawsuit, he trades in on the good name of the band and performs songs he didn't even co-write that are from before the time he was in the band. He broke previous agreements and disclosed business and financial information and writes a tell-all book which he had also previously agreed not to write. He then filed a lawsuit in which he publically and in the media made allegations about his former business associates' business practices and sought to damage the entire band. ![]() ![]() He was given opportunities to contribute in a postive way and didn't so he was let go with an AMAZING serverance package. Don Felder was a part of a business in which his actions and work ethic caused the entire organization to be dysfunctional. If this were any other business rather an a band these discussions wouldn't be happening. Don Felder made his choices and needs to live with them. ![]() I'm confused why Henley and Frey HAVE to "forgive" Don Felder and how their inability to do so make them less of a man. The fans and non-fans would eat that alive.įelder's ready - will Frey and Henley ever be man enough? Here's an idea - film/document the process of reaching out between the two sides, show all the warts and tears, all the way to the first show back together. The window for forgiveness plus ability to create and perform is quickly winding down. I hope Frey and Henley realize the value that he brought to the band and continues to add to the Eagles machine and allow him back in the tent. In the last ten years, with Felder's firing, the lawsuit, the tell-all, his media blitz, public appearances, constant touring promoting Eagles music, and his new album, one could argue that Felder has promoted the Eagles brand just as much as the collective band if not more. Yes, he did what he thought necessary for the band to exist (along his model) but could he have handled things differently and still have a productive eclectic band without the wasted time? Is Levon Helm a lesser member of "The Band"?Īs an Eagles fan since 1972, I have yet to meet a fan of the band from the early days who's happy with the Felder situation, or believe the band is better without him.įrey's a shrewd business man, great musical talent, but a tough leader who lacks people management skills.
0 Comments
Read More
Leave a Reply. |