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Don Felder performs at Pine Knob Music Theatre on August 23, 2024 in Clarkston, Michigan
Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder issues statement after being rushed offstage due to medical emergency

By Janelle Borg Published

Felder had just started performing 1973's Tequila Sunrise during his Rock Legends Cruise performance

Guitarists
Guitarist Steuart Smith performs with the Eagles at MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Longtime Eagles guitarist announces retirement from band following health struggles

By Janelle Borg Published

Veteran guitarist Steuart Smith, who's been touring with the Eagles for 24 years, revealed that his recent Parkinsonism diagnosis had a profound impact on his decision to retire

Guitarists
Left-Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena on December 18, 2024 in London, England; Center-Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during the Olivia Rodrigo Sold-Out GUTS World Tour at Madison Square Garden on April 05, 2024 in New York City; Right-Slash performs during the Allman Betts Family Revival at Ryman Auditorium on December 16, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee
Guitars signed by Paul McCartney, Slash, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Olivia Rodrigo and many more to be auctioned off in support of leading music charity

By Janelle Borg Published

Over 60 one-of-a-kind items donated or signed by music stars are up for auction, with proceeds going to MusiCares, whose vital work includes supporting musicians impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles

Guitars
Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles performs during SiriusXM presents the Eagles in their first ever concert at the Grand Ole Opry House on October 29, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Timothy B. Schmidt on becoming the go-to bassist for The Eagles

By Brian Fox Published

From Poco to Toto, Steely Dan to Spinal Tap, Timothy B. Schmidt has logged endless road miles and studio hours – and then there’s his main gig...

Bassists
Don Felder playing a Gibson Les Paul
How to play Hotel California on guitar – with the Eagles’ Don Felder

By Damian Fanelli Published

The man who cowrote one of classic rock’s all-time greatest songs shows you its iconic chord progression and solo licks

Lessons
Vince Gill
Vince Gill on flying high with Eagles – and why every vintage gear dealer has him on speed dial

By Andrew Daly Published

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

Artists
The Eagles' Don Felder (left) and Joe Walsh exchange licks onstage in 1977
The Eagles are the undisputed masters of harmony lines blending country and rock – this video masterclass unpacks their signature guitar style

By Jamie Humphries Published

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

Lessons
Don Felder performs at the Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Victory Barbeque Celebration Party at Hearst Ranch on September 7, 2013 in San Simeon, California
Don Felder: "The Eagles never played three Les Pauls. It just turns into a big train wreck"

By Damian Fanelli Published

In this 2013 GW interview, the former Eagles man reveals the gear behind his tone on Hotel California and One of These Nights, and how a lesson from Duane Allman transformed his playing

Guitarists
Timothy B. Schmit
The Eagles’ Timothy B. Schmit: “I call myself a ‘meat and potatoes’ bass player, but that’s exactly what is called for with anything I might be doing”

By Alison Richter Published

The Eagles bassist digs deep into his bass gear – and looks back at the days when stardom was nothing but a teenage dream

Bassists
Woman playing acoustic guitar with a capo
15 of the best songs played with a capo

By Damian Fanelli Last updated

Must-hear tracks that make use of this essential guitar accessory

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