Credit: Danny ClinchWhen you talk about “Life in the Fast Lane,” The Eagles wrote the book — or at least wrote the song. They were the epitome of the 1970s sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, so it’s no wonder that Eagles singer/drummer Don Henley says “it’s a miracle” that he’s still alive, and healthy, today.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Henley says, “I do like where I am now. I feel very comfortable in my own skin. I love my life, my family. Things are good. The Eagles have gone on longer than anybody could have ever imagined and it’s all good.”
He adds, “I’m thankful that I survived the ’70s because God knows we did everything to self-destruct and a lot of my friends didn’t make it through…I’m so grateful that I have my health. It’s a miracle.”
Henley seems happy to still be touring with The Eagles — their two-year world tour wrapped up in July — but don’t expect to hear hits like “Desperado” or “One of These Nights” on his upcoming solo tour. Coming in support of Cass County, Henley’s first solo album in 15 years, the trek kicks off this Saturday in Phoenix and runs into November. Asked what fans can expect from those shows, he tells Rolling Stone, “I can tell them they aren’t going to hear any Eagles songs. We’ve done that.”
Instead, says Don, “I’m going to do several [songs from Cass County]. We’re just going to be ready for anything.”
Of course, Henley’s had plenty of solo hits, so you can probably expect tracks like “The End of the Innocence,” “Boys of Summer,” “The Heart of the Matter,” “All She Wants to Do Is Dance,” “Dirty Laundry” and more.
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