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<h2>Early Life and Musical Beginnings</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/don-henley">Donald Hugh "Don" Henley</a> was born on July 22, 1947, in Gilmer, Texas, and spent most of his childhood in Linden, Cass County. His father, a World War II veteran, later started a vehicle parts business. Henley was given piano lessons by his mother during childhood, but he showed little interest in the instrument at the time. Initially more drawn to sports, Don joined his high school football team. However, after an injury, he shifted focus to music and joined the school band, where he discovered his natural talent for drumming and quickly excelled.</p>

<h2>Formation of Shiloh and Move to Los Angeles</h2>
<p>Don began performing with his friend Richard Bowden, who played guitar for a local band called the Four Speeds. The group eventually changed its name to Shiloh and remained active through Henley’s high school years. After graduating, Henley enrolled in college to study English literature, putting music on hold temporarily. In 1968, Shiloh caught the attention of <a href="/biography/kenny-rogers">singer</a> <a href="/biography/kenny-rogers">Kenny Rogers</a>, who encouraged them to continue performing after hearing one of their songs.</p>

<p>Motivated by this endorsement, Shiloh moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music more seriously. In 1970, the band recorded an album under the Amos Records label. Although Shiloh did not achieve long-term success, the move to Los Angeles proved pivotal for Henley.</p>

<h2>The Eagles and Breakthrough Success</h2>
<p>While in Los Angeles, Henley met <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Frey">guitarist</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Frey">Glenn Frey</a>, a fellow <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Frey">musician</a> recently relocated from Michigan. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Frey">Frey</a> invited Henley to join a new band that included <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Meisner">bassist</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Meisner">Randy Meisner</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Leadon">guitarist</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Leadon">Bernie Leadon</a>. This group would become the Eagles, one of the most iconic rock bands of the 1970s.</p>

<p>The Eagles quickly rose in popularity, breaking into the Billboard Top 20 album charts and scoring two top 10 singles: "Take It Easy" and "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchy_Woman">Witchy Woman</a>." The band's 1973 album, <em>Desperado</em>, further established their success, followed by <em>On the Border</em> in 1974. In 1975, they released <em>One of These Nights</em>, another commercial triumph.</p>

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<h2>Hotel California and Historic Achievements</h2>
<p>In 1976, the Eagles released their most successful and critically acclaimed album, <em>Hotel California</em>. The title track earned the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and became one of the most iconic songs in rock history. During this period, due to hectic touring schedules, the band released <em>The Eagles: Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)</em>, a compilation album that has sold over 38 million copies in the U.S., making it one of the best-selling albums of all time, surpassing even Michael Jackson’s <em>Thriller</em> at moments in certifications.</p>

<p>Despite their enormous success, internal conflicts led to the breakup of the Eagles in 1980. Each member, including Henley, pursued solo careers thereafter.</p>

<h2>Solo Career and Continued Influence</h2>
<p>Henley launched his solo career with the 1982 album <em>I Can't Stand Still</em>. The record featured the hit single "Dirty Laundry," which became one of his most recognized solo songs. He continued to release successful solo work through the 1980s and 1990s, cementing his reputation as a talented singer-songwriter beyond his work with the Eagles.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Henley was in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maren_Jensen">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maren_Jensen">Maren Jensen</a>, and the couple married in 1980. However, the marriage ended in divorce in 1986. In 1995, he married Sharon Summerall, and together they have three children: one son and two daughters.</p>

<h2>Net Worth and Legacy</h2>
<p>As of recent estimates, Don Henley’s net worth is approximately $200 million, making him one of the richest drummers in the world. His legacy, both as a founding member of the Eagles and as a solo artist, continues to influence generations of musicians. Detailed information about his life and career is available on platforms such as Wikipedia.</p>

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