MGK’s Top 20 Classic Rock Singers: 17. Don Henley

Throughout the month of February, 102.9 WMGK will count down the 20 greatest classic rock singers decided by our listener vote. 

We’ll dedicate daily blocks to one singer who's made the list every weekday throughout the month.

MGK will celebrate Don Henley on Monday, Feb. 6. 

Don Henley began as an original member of the Eagles before their self-titled debut album in 1972. 

He sang lead vocals on the timeless "Hotel California" as well as hits like "Desperado," "Life in the Fast Lane," and "Witchy Woman." He left the Eagles to pursue a solo career during the 1980s. His greatest solo success came with "Dirty Laundry" in 1982 and "The Boys of Summer" in 1984.

Henley unexpectedly rejoined the Eagles in 1994 for the appropriately named album Hell Freezes Over. He has continued solo ventures and tours with the Eagles.

His work has earned him the #17 spot on the list in 2023. 

20. Brad Delp

19. Steven Tyler

18. Bruce Springsteen

17. Don Henley

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42 years ago today (February 17), the Eagles changed the game with Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975).

Meant as a way to boost record label revenue while the band was making Hotel California, Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) was a monster and was the first release to be Platinum certified (1 million copies sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America.  Of course, this set would go on to sell far more than 1 million copies.  In honor of its release anniversary, here’s Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) by the numbers.

Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock blogger that loves the smell of old vinyl in the morning.