8 Things You Need To Know About Bernie Leadon (The Eagles)

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#1- Bernie Leadon was born on 19 July, 1947, in Minnesota, U.S. His real name is Bernard Matthew Leadon III.

#2- He was a multi-instrumentalist who used to play electric guitar, B-Bender, banjo, and harmony vocals.

#3- Leadon was also a founding member of the rock band Eagles and played with the band from 1971 to 1975.

#4- He was also a part of other country rock bands like Hearts & Flowers, Dillard & Clark, & the Flying Burrito Brothers.

#5- His 1st solo album was "Natural Progressions." It was released in 1977 on the Asylum Records label.

#6- Bernie Leadon released only two solo albums during his career. His 2nd solo album was Mirror (2004).

#7- He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 as a member of the Eagles.

#8- Bernie Leadon is still active in music and has an estimated net worth of $10 million.

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