Don Henley
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Summary
Don Henley was born on July 22, 1947[1], in Gilmer[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], drummer[5], and guitarist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104,073 views/month, #1,872 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Educated at: University of North Texas[9], Stephen F. Austin State University[10], Linden-Kildare High School[11]
- Award received: MusiCares Person of the Year[12], National Humanities Medal[13], Kennedy Center Honors[14], Americana Trailblazer Award[15]
- Member of: Eagles[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[18]
- Genre: rock music[19], country music[20]
- Record label: Asylum Records[21]
- Discography: Don Henley discography[22]
- Commons category: Don Henley[23]
- Voice type: tenor[24]
- Family name: Henley[25]
- Given name: Donald Hugh[26]
- Official website: http://www.donhenley.com[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Don Henley[28]
- Commons gallery: Don Henley[29]
- Instrument: drum kit[30], guitar[31], voice[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Birth name: Donald Hugh Henley[34]
- Name in native language: Don Henley[35]
- Start of work period: 1970[36]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[37]
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Country: US[38]
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Began / founded: 1947-07-22[39]
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Genre(s): folk, pop rock, rock[40]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, adult contemporary, folk, pop rock, rock[41]
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MusicBrainz ID: b2c2d4fe-8c1e-44ec-8be6-ff500e105a90[42]
Why It Matters
Don Henley has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Don Henley born?
Don Henley's place of birth was Gilmer[2].
What did Don Henley do for work?
Don Henley worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], drummer[5], and guitarist[6].
Where did Don Henley go to school?
Don Henley was educated at University of North Texas[9], Stephen F. Austin State University[10], and Linden-Kildare High School[11].
What awards did Don Henley receive?
Honors received include MusiCares Person of the Year[12], National Humanities Medal[13], Kennedy Center Honors[14], and Americana Trailblazer Award[15].