Don Henley's Testimony and Regrets: The "Hotel California" Trial

Don Henley testified in a New York courtroom about the handwritten drafts of lyrics to Eagles songs, including "Hotel California," at the center of a lawsuit. He recounted the writing process of the iconic song and denied voluntarily parting with the handwritten sheets, insisting that he believed his property was stolen. The trial involves collectibles experts accused of concealing and selling the disputed lyrics pages, which were purchased from a writer who had worked with the Eagles decades earlier. Henley also addressed questions about his past cocaine use and personal troubles, emphasizing that he was not a "drug-filled zombie" and that the song reflects a journey from innocence to experience.