Don Henley Net Worth

What is Don Henley’s net worth?

net worth:	$250 million
age:	77
Date of Birth:	July 22, 1947
gender:	male
high:	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
country of origin:	USA
Source of wealth:	Professional musician
Last updated:	August 8, 2024

introduce

Don Henley, one of the founding members of the Eagles and worth billions of dollars, is a talented, self-taught drummer, songwriter and singer.

He made the Eagles an award-winning band and had a widespread influence on the rock genre.

He left his mark on the music industry with songs and lyrics that are now classics in their own right. The Eagles and Don wrote many legendary songs, such as the award-winning “Hotel California.”

Don Henley’s net worth is estimated to be $250 million.

Quick Facts

Don is the kind of artist who prefers to wait for inspiration to come rather than force it, and he finds that he writes songs more in his car than anywhere else.
In 1970, he became the drummer for the Texas rock band Shiloh, which was his first major success in his musical career.
Don founded the Walden Woods Project in 1990. The goal of the project is to protect historic lands in Massachusetts. Its main purpose is to prevent corporate development on these lands.
Don’s appreciation for nature came from helping his father on the farm and accompanying him on many fishing trips.
In November 2000, Don and co-producer Tom Petty released the album “Inside Job” with Stan Lynch on drums.

early life

Don Hugh Henley was born on July 22, 1947 in Gilmer, Texas.

His father was a farmer, which gave Don a great appreciation for nature. His father also owned an auto parts store, while his mother was a teacher. As a student, Don attended Lynden-Kildare High School and loved football.

Unfortunately, the football team coach suggested that Tang quit the team because of his short stature. His mother exposed him to music from an early age and arranged piano lessons for him. However, he did not like music and soon stopped practicing.

Don did not get into music until his childhood when he joined his school’s marching band. The drums captured his imagination and he became obsessed with them, enjoying his time with them.

Like many kids, Don and his friends formed a small band called the Four Speeds. After interest built up and a following, they decided to change the band’s name to Shiloh.

After graduation, Don decided to put his music career on hold so he could attend college.

After one year at Stephen F. Austin University, he transferred to North Texas State University, majoring in English Literature. Unfortunately, due to Don’s father suffering from a heart disease, he dropped out of school to help his father and performed with Shiloh again in his free time.

Profession

After Don rejoined the band, guitarist Kenny Rogers encouraged the band to head to Los Angeles and try to make it to the big leagues.

As fate would have it, Don met guitarist Glenn Frey through his contacts at Amos.

Glenn Frey had recently released an album through Amos and was planning to tour with his band. After hearing Don play, the two met and Glenn invited him to join him on tour.

Don agreed and quickly hit it off with the other band members, guitarist Bernie Leadon and bassist Randy Leadon.

This is how the most popular and award-winning band, The Eagles, was born.

The Eagles signed with David Geffen at Asylum Records and recorded a string of hits such as “Best of My Love,” “One of These Nights,” “Take it to the Limit,” and “Lyin’ Eyes,” which all became hits after topping the Billboard charts.

The songs were compiled into one of the best-selling albums of all time, 1976’s Their Greatest Hits.

Their fifth album, Hotel California, was a success beyond their imagination, selling over 42 million copies worldwide, replacing Michael Jackson’s Thriller as the best-selling album of all time.

Don started working on his own and began appearing with other top names in 1982. He recorded an album titled I Can’t Stand with Greg LaDani and Danny Kochmar.

It was one of the songs from the album that went gold, peaking at number three on the Billboard charts.

Don is widely regarded as one of the greatest singing drummers of all time. Don continued to perform solo and with the Eagles until Frey’s death in 2016. Frey’s death marked the end of this legendary band.

However, Don’s official website lists tour dates and events, and you can still hear him play all the classic oldies and some new songs.

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Don Henley’s Career Earnings

Here is an estimated overview of Don Henley’s annual earnings:

2013 – $35 million
2014 — $50 million
2015 – $45 million
2016 — $40 million
2017 — $58 million
2018 — $65 million
2019 — $68 million
2020 — $70 million
2021 — $70 million
2022 — $75 million

Don Henley’s Net Worth by Year

Here is a breakdown of Don Henley’s net worth by year:

2013 – $178 million
2014 – $185 million
2015 – $192.5 million
2016 – $190 million
2017 — $195 million
2018 — $200 million
2019 — $218 million
2020 — $220 million
2021 — $235 million
2022 — $250 million

Personal life

Don’s relationships provided much of his musical inspiration. In 1974, he dated Rory Rodkin, and after their breakup, he was inspired to write the song “Wasting Time”. He also wrote parts of the song “Hotel California”.

Later, Don began dating a member of the band Fleetwood Mac. He had dated singer Stevie Nicks, but unfortunately, their relationship failed and ended after just two years.

Don married Sharon Summerall in 1995 and they have three children. After learning that his wife was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Don wrote a song dedicated to her titled “Everything Is Different Now”, which is a truly tragic song. Don and his family currently live in Dallas, Texas.

Awards and Achievements

Here are some highlights from Don Henley’s career:

He won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year in 1985.
In 1985, the MTV Video Music Awards also awarded The Eagles with Best Art Direction, Best Director, and Best Cinematography.
In 1990, he won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video.
He won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance twice, in 1990 and 1986.

How does Don Henley spend his money?

Instead of squandering his money like some rock stars, Don invested it in real estate.

His 1,800 square foot Spanish-style property in West Hollywood was bought for $2.2 million after a bidding war. Like most rock stars, he did go through a phase of owning the most expensive cars in the world, but he was happier driving more modest cars.

Unfortunately, on the negative side, Don also found himself needing to pay a fine after being arrested for leading a minor into committing a crime.

Don is a philanthropist and is active in various charitable organizations. He founded the Recording Artists Alliance and the Walden Woods Project.

His philanthropic work doesn’t stop there, he is also a member of the ‘CuriosityStream Advisory Board’ and a supporter of the ‘Blues Foundation’.

Summary

After 37 years of creating music with the Eagles, Don Henley has become a legend in the music industry. The albums he released with the band continue to sell well around the world. There is no doubt that the Eagles and Don Henley have become part of music history.

Don Henley is 75 years old and isn’t as active in music as he once was. But even without new material, he’s still considered one of the most successful artists of all time.