What is bernie leadon?

Bernie Leadon is an American musician and songwriter who is best known as a founding member of the Eagles, one of the most successful and influential rock bands of all time. He played guitar, banjo, and mandolin in the band and contributed vocals on some of their early albums.

Leadon was born on July 19, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and grew up in various locations around the United States as his father was in the United States Navy. He began his music career in the folk and bluegrass scenes in Florida before moving to California in the late 1960s.

Leadon joined the Eagles in 1971 and played a key role in shaping their sound, particularly on their early albums such as "Eagles" (1972) and "Desperado" (1973). He left the band in 1975 but continued to play music, both as a solo artist and as a session musician for other artists.

Leadon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Eagles in 1998. He continues to perform and record music, both as a solo artist and as a member of various bands.