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Don Felder, renowned guitarist of the Eagles and co-writer of their biggest hit ‘Hotel California’ talks about growing up in Gainsville, Florida with schoolmates, Stephen Stills, Bernie Leadon also of the Eagles, and Tom Petty whom he gave guitar lessons…
Interview Question by Wayne Koss – Journalist and Florida Music Awards Hall of Fame Founder and Chairman
©2012 A Hard Rock Live Recording
Don Felder, renowned guitarist of the Eagles and co-writer of their biggest hit ‘Hotel California’ talks about growing up in Gainsville, Florida with schoolmates, Stephen Stills, Bernie Leadon also of the Eagles, and Tom Petty whom he gave guitar lessons…
Interview Question by Wayne Koss – Journalist and Florida Music Awards Hall of Fame Founder and Chairman
©2012 A Hard Rock Live Recording

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Nicko McBrain, the Incredible Drummer of Iron Maiden and South Florida Resident and philanthropic Business owner, will be inducted into the Florida Music Awards Hall of Fame in 2025

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Photo: Rebecca McBrain, Nico McBrain, and Florida Music Awards Founder and Chairman Wayne Koss

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