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"He was a crucial co-writer on many of our most popular songs": The Eagles pay tribute to their collaborator, celebrated songwriter JD Souther, who has passed away aged 78

Souther's credits include New Kid In Town, Best Of My Love and Heartache Tonight

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JD Souther, a singer-songwriter who penned hits for the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, dies at 78

John David “JD” Souther has died

The Independent UK

Experts: Taylor Swift could sue Trump

"I accept!" Trump declared on Truth Social after sharing AI-generated "Swifties for Trump" images

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"I'm gonna kick your ass when we get off the stage": The night the Eagles broke up

The story of Long Night at Wrong Beach

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Eagles singer Don Henley sues collectors for return of handwritten ‘Hotel California’ lyrics

The Eagles co-founder has maintained the pages were stolen

The Independent UK

“He was a maniac… he said ‘Turn every knob 180 degrees from where it is now and see what happens’”: How Lindsey Buckingham took Fleetwood Mac on a creative left-turn on Tusk after Rumours

“A noisy, bouncing fuzz-monster that makes no kind of sense in the universe of mainstream 70s radio pop” – but is Fleetwood Mac's flop a misunderstood masterpiece?

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"I could hardly listen to that song when we were recording it - it made me ill": the Eagles song that was written as a warning but heard as a celebration

Life In The Fast Lane was built on a swaggering riff from Joe Walsh, with a title that reflected the craziness of the Eagles

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Jon Bon Jovi’s honest playlist: ‘You couldn’t help but learn the moves to Gangnam Style’

The arena rock frontman on his friendship with Ed Sheeran, an embarrassing early Christmas song, and the 80s hit he wishes he’d written

The Guardian - UK

“I look over to the side and see Joe Walsh while we’re playing Rocky Mountain Way, and I’m transported back to being a kid in my bedroom”: Vince Gill on flying high with the Eagles – and why every vintage gear dealer has him on speed dial

Vince Gill joins us to explain why he’s perfectly happy “ripping powerchords for Joe”, what makes rhythm guitar more important than lead and how to move up the vintage guitar ladder

Guitar World

"It was a gift. It came from that mysterious place that lyrics sometimes come from": The Tom Petty reject that gave Don Henley the ultimate song of lost innocence

From an unwanted demo came Don Henley's Boys Of Summer, a song that aches with nostalgia and innocence

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"He didn't tap a foot or move his head or anything. He listened to it all the way through and I thought he hated it": when an Eagle, Heartbreaker, Roger Linn and an Oberheim OB-X combined forces for a pop masterpiece – the Boys Of Summer story

Tom Petty rejected Mike Campbell's synth and drum machine demo, Don Henley didn't make that mistake… but the 1984 hit had other obstacles to overcome

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The Eagles are the undisputed masters of harmony lines blending country and rock – this video masterclass unpacks their signature guitar style

If you've ever promised yourself that, one of these nights you're gonna play like the Eagles, take it easy... This video and tab lesson has everything you need to take your playing to the limit one more time

Guitar World

Eagles Lyrics Ownership Case Ends In Dramatic Dismissal

New York prosecutors drop charges in Eagles' 'Hotel California' lyrics case, revealing surprising turn of events.

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Charges dropped against three accused of trying to sell stolen Hotel California lyrics

Case collapsed after emails came to light that defense lawyers said raised questions about the trial’s fairness

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“I’m old enough to know that the Top 40 is a fickle mistress. I have no desire to get caught on that treadmill”: Bruce Hornsby on The Way It Is, having a hit with Don Henley and being “the Sid Vicious of the accordion world”

As he releases a new album with experimental chamber ensemble, yMusic, the singer-songwriter and pianist looks back on his storied career

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Trisha Yearwood Reunites With Don Henley At Austin City Limits

Trisha Yearwood's induction into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame with a special performance by Don Henley and other renowned musicians.

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Eagles Lyrics Ownership Dispute Unfolds In Court

Eagles co-founder Don Henley disputes auction of iconic song lyrics in ongoing trial involving rare-book dealer and rock enthusiasts.

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Don Henley Testifies In Court Regarding Stolen Lyrics Papers

Don Henley testifies in court over stolen Eagles lyrics and revisits his 1980 arrest for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

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Trial Surrounding Alleged Theft Of Eagles' 'Hotel California' Lyrics

Criminal trial reveals complex web of events surrounding stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics drafts and legal battles over ownership.

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Bring your alibis: battle over Eagles’ Hotel California lyrics goes to court

Three men accused of conspiracy over possession of handwritten lyrics to songs from hit 70s album stand trial in New York

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"Hotel California" lyrics trial begins

Opening statements are slated to begin on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Lyrics to Eagles’ Hotel California at centre of rare New York criminal trial

Lawyers for Glenn Horowitz, Craig Inciardi and Edward Kosinski say ‘no crime has actually taken place’

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Trial Begins For Alleged Scheme Involving Eagles Lyrics

Trial in New York involving disputed Eagles lyrics, defendants accused of obstructing Don Henley's reclamation efforts.

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Billy Joel explains why he wouldn’t ask Paul McCartney to be in his supergroup, but says he would call Sting, Don Henley and John Mayer

The Piano Man also reveals that he has a lot of time for Ringo Starr and Jimmy Page, and that, during the We Are The World recording, Cyndi Lauper told him that she thought the song sounded “like a Pepsi commercial”

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Iron Maiden's Powerslave at 40 and the Greatest Albums of 1984: Only in the historic new issue of Classic Rock

Also in this issue: Mick Mars, Tony Clarkin, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Spinal Tap, Ace Frehley, Big Country, Frankie Miller, Don Henley, Blackberry Smoke and much more

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