"Eagles' Hotel California Trial Unveils Manager's Revelation About 'God Henley' in Phone Call"

The criminal trial of three collectibles experts charged with conspiring to sell sheets of handwritten, draft lyrics to the Eagles' "Hotel California" and other songs has revealed a recording of the band's manager, Irving Azoff, referring to band co-founder Don Henley as "God Henley." The recording emerged in court, shedding light on the Eagles' interpersonal dynamics and the never-published biography that was a point of contention. The trial also delved into the band's music-business dealings and the backstory behind the iconic song's creation, with Henley expected to testify. Defense lawyers argue that the lyric sheets were rightfully obtained, while prosecutors and Azoff contend they were stolen.