Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder is recovering after being rushed offstage due to a medical emergency during a Rock Legends Cruise performance.
In a video shared by an attendee and posted by TMZ, Felder is seen introducing the Eagles classic “Tequila Sunrise,” explaining the inspiration behind the song before starting to strum his guitar. He then appears to look toward crew members on the side stage and lose his balance, before being assisted offstage by a team member and bandmates. The crowd cheered in support before the video ends.
Following the incident, Felder’s team provided an update on his Instagram Stories. “We appreciate everyone’s concern regarding Don Felder’s abrupt stop to his show last night on the Rock Legends Cruise,” the statement reads. “After receiving medical attention, he was found to be suffering from dehydration. He was given fluids and is feeling much better.”
The statement added that the remainder of Felder’s cruise performances would be rescheduled to “ensure he has ample time to rehydrate and recover fully,” concluding with, “Thank you for your understanding and remember – drink your water!”
Felder, 77, performed with the Eagles from 1974 to 2001 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 1998. After leaving the group, he filed two lawsuits alleging wrongful termination, breach of implied-in-fact contract, and breach of fiduciary duty, which were settled in 2007. He published his book “Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles” in November 2007.