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Don Henley, Eagles co-founder, denies being a drug-filled zombie in a NYC trial over stolen "Hotel California" lyrics. He testifies about the making of the song and past arrests involving a 16-year-old prostitute, emphasizing poor decisions and denying giving away drafts of the lyrics.

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Don Henley, a member of the Eagles, recently testified in court regarding various incidents from his past. In 1980, Henley was arrested after a 16-year-old prostitute overdosed in his home in LA. During the trial, Henley admitted to making a poor decision at the time, citing a "cocaine-fueled" night. This incident resurfaced as part of the ongoing legal battle over whether the Eagles' hit song "Hotel California" was based on existing lyrics. Henley was adamant in court that he never gave away drafts of the song's lyrics, defending the originality of the band's work. His testimony came as part of a trial investigating allegations of stolen song lyrics. The trial also delved into the creation of "Hotel California," with Henley facing questions about the song's origin and whether he provided early drafts to others. Despite past controversies, Henley stood his ground in defending the integrity of his artistic process, maintaining that the band's songwriting was entirely their own. This legal battle has brought to light aspects of Henley's past, such as the 1980 arrest, which have become entangled in the larger narrative of protecting the Eagles' musical legacy. Throughout the proceedings, Henley remained consistent in his testimony, emphasizing that the band's work, including "Hotel California," was the result of their creativity and not the product of plagiarism or sharing drafts with external parties. The trial continues to unfold as details of the band's history and songwriting process are scrutinized in the public eye.

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Thread Age 366 days
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Eagles' Don Henley gets peeved as he's forced to deny being 'drug-filled zombie' at NYC trial over stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics

New York Post - 365 days ago - Eagles co-founder Don Henley denied being a “drug-filled zombie” as he was grilled about his cocaine use during the Manhattan criminal trial surrounding handwritten lyric pages he claims were stole…

https://nypost.com/2024/02/27/us-news/eagles-don-henley-gets-peeved-as-hes-forced-to-deny-being-drug-filled-zombie-at-nyc-trial-over-stolen-hotel-california-lyrics/

Don Henley resumes testifying in trial over 'Hotel California' draft lyrics

ABC News - 366 days ago - Don Henley has resumed testifying in a trial surrounding handwritten drafts of lyrics to Eagles hits including “Hotel California” and his decade-long effort to reclaim the pages

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/don-henley-resumes-testifying-trial-hotel-california-draft-107596332

Don Henley is asked at "Hotel California" lyrics trial about the time a naked teen overdosed at his home in 1980

CBS News - 366 days ago - Don Henley was asked about the incident before he testified he never gave away handwritten pages of lyrics to "Hotel California" and other Eagles hits.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/don-henley-hotel-california-lyrics-trial-askedt-time-naked-teen-overdosed-his-home/

Don Henley questioned in court regarding his 1980 arrest

Far Out Magazine - 366 days ago - During the ongoing trial surrounding handwritten lyrics to 'Hotel California'.

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/don-henley-questioned-in-court/

‘You Guys Need a Secretary’: Don Henley Fumes and Confesses at Eagles Stolen-Lyrics Trial

Rolling Stone - 366 days ago - Don Henley took the witness stand in Manhattan court on Monday in a trial involving allegedly stolen handwritten lyrics to Eagles songs.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/don-henley-testimony-eagles-stolen-lyrics-trial-1234976419/

Don Henley hired prostitute who was 16 after Eagles break-up

The Times - 366 days ago - Incident in 1980 emerges in trial over alleged theft of musician’s notes for the hit album Hotel California

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/don-henley-hired-prostitute-who-was-16-after-eagles-break-up-x6rmzl0jg