(September 21, 1947- )
Born in Gainesville, Florida
Released the solo album 'Airborne'
Wrote the book 'Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles'
Guitarist/vocalist for the Eagles (1974-2001)

He was fired from the Eagles (2001).
After he got fired, he tried to sue Glenn Frey and Don Henley for $50 million (they settled out of court).
He wrote a tell-all book about his tenure with the Eagles.
He hosted a variety show in the 80's that failed.
He used drugs in the 70's.
He is divorced.

He claims that he got fired from the Eagles for confronting Glenn Frey and Don Henley for taking more than their fair share of the band's profits.
He helped lead the Eagles into a more rock-oriented direction.
He gave guitar lessons to a young Tom Petty.
He co-wrote the Eagle's biggest hit: 'Hotel California.'

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