Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974 - 2001)
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Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974–2001) is an autobiography written by former Eagles guitarist Don Felder
. The book follows Felder from his less-privileged childhood through to the 21st century. Heaven and Hell, the short version title for the book, gained notoriety for expressing frank and often mean-spirited feelings to Eagles leaders Don Henley
and Glenn Frey
. Whether the claims were true or not has not been disclosed by Henley or Frey. Felder also discusses his split with the Eagles and how he was treated by former friends Joe Walsh
and Timothy B. Schmit
, both of whom he claims have not spoken to him since his termination.
The book is the first autobiography from any member of the Eagles. The book contains several personal photos of Felder as a child and performing with various bands.
Don Felder
Donald William "Don" Felder is an American musician and songwriter, best known for his work as lead guitarist for the Eagles from 1974 to 1980 and again from 1994 to 2001.-Early life and influences:...
. The book follows Felder from his less-privileged childhood through to the 21st century. Heaven and Hell, the short version title for the book, gained notoriety for expressing frank and often mean-spirited feelings to Eagles leaders Don Henley
Don Henley
Donald Hugh "Don" Henley is an American singer, songwriter and drummer, best known as a founding member of the Eagles before launching a successful solo career. Henley was the drummer and lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971–1980, when the band broke up...
and Glenn Frey
Glenn Frey
Glenn Lewis Frey is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as a founding member of the Eagles. Frey formed the Eagles after he met drummer Don Henley in 1970 and the two eventually joined Linda Ronstadt's backup band for her summer tour. The Eagles formed in 1971 and...
. Whether the claims were true or not has not been disclosed by Henley or Frey. Felder also discusses his split with the Eagles and how he was treated by former friends Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh
Joseph Fidler "Joe" Walsh is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has been a member of three commercially successful bands, the James Gang, Barnstorm, and the Eagles, and has experienced notable success as a solo artist and prolific session musician, especially with B.B...
and Timothy B. Schmit
Timothy B. Schmit
Timothy Bruce Schmit is an American musician and songwriter, best known for his work as bass guitar player and singer for Poco and the Eagles. Schmit has also worked for decades as a session musician and solo artist.-Early career:Raised in Sacramento, Schmit began playing in the folk music group...
, both of whom he claims have not spoken to him since his termination.
The book is the first autobiography from any member of the Eagles. The book contains several personal photos of Felder as a child and performing with various bands.