hmm
interesting.
i don't see anything wrong or "prickesque" about being honest and saying he'd cut the tour short in order to resume Eagles stuff. Who wouldn't? Henley has always been "no bull****" and I find his direct communication refreshing.
What's the point of sugar-coating plans when it comes to music? This isn't brain surgery or family dysfunction, it's rock and roll and it's almost summer time!
The politics within the Eagles has always been up and down. Personally, I'm not interested in them without Don Felder, but that's just me. I think the reviews of the few shows they did recently echo my sentiments. But Don's a good guy and a brilliant songwriter. He never suffered the loss of credibility that Glen Frey did and he does productive work out there when he's not doing music. So, let's keep our fears of a FM break up in context and not not lash out unfairly at Don Henley. The dude was just having a conversation.
I don't think he ever made PR a priority - his music speaks enough for itself. Bruce Springsteen is the same way. Stevie Nicks could afford to have the same priorities.
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