Don Henley Tells Court He Never Shared Lyrics To The Eagles’ Iconic Album ‘Hotel California’ In Stolen Papers Case

Don Henley, the cofounder of The Eagles, had a serious look on his face while arriving at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City.

A judge heard testimony in a criminal case about stolen notes with the lyrics for The Eagles’ album, Hotel California, including some of the band’s most iconic hits.

The notes were stolen from Henley’s barn and then began showing up in unauthorized auctions in 2012.

“It just wasn’t something that was for public viewing. It was our process. It was something very personal, very private,” Henley told the court. “I still wouldn’t show that to anybody.”

The Eagles have been touring for their final tour, The Long Goodbye. The tour is expected to continue until 2025. Steely Dan is an opening act for the tour.

The Eagles wrote in an Instagram post, “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

The Grammy Award-winning band has been performing since 1971 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.