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The article explores how Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles, where The Eagles recorded their iconic album 'Hotel California,' served as a decadent, almost surreal environment that inspired the song and became a symbol of 1970s rock excess, with legendary parties, drug use, and star-studded sessions.
New York prosecutors abruptly dropped their criminal case midtrial against three men accused of possessing hand-drafted lyrics to "Hotel California" and other Eagles hits, citing newly available emails that raised questions about the trial's fairness. The case centered on roughly 100 pages of legal-pad pages from the creation of the 1976 album "Hotel California." The defendants, well-established figures in the collectibles world, had pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy to criminally possess stolen property. The defense argued that the newly disclosed emails raised questions that it hadn't been able to ask, leading to the case's dismissal.
New York prosecutors dropped their criminal case against three men accused of possessing stolen "Hotel California" lyrics midtrial, citing newly available emails that raised questions about the trial's fairness. The case centered on hand-drafted lyrics to Eagles hits, including "Hotel California," which had been shared with a writer and later sold to the defendants. The defense argued that the men were rightful owners of the pages, while prosecutors alleged they knew the pages had a dubious chain of ownership but peddled them anyway. The trial came to a surprise halt after Eagles star Don Henley waived attorney-client privilege, leading to the belated production of about 6,000 pages of material.
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.
Don Henley has resumed testifying in a trial over the ownership of handwritten drafts of lyrics to Eagles hits, including "Hotel California." The trial involves three men charged with concealing and selling the disputed pages, which were not stolen but were bought and sold without Henley's permission. Henley testified that he believed his property was stolen and that the drafts were very personal and private. The trial also involves a 1980 phone call recording in which Henley discussed providing access to the drafts for a book but clarified that it was not a gift.
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.
The trial of three men accused of possessing and trying to sell the original handwritten lyrics for the Eagles' hit song "Hotel California" has begun in New York. The lyrics were allegedly stolen from the band's co-founders, Don Henley and Glenn Frey, by a rock journalist hired to write a biography of the group over 40 years ago. The defendants claim they had no knowledge of the alleged theft, while prosecutors aim to demonstrate that the lyrics were stolen and then sold. The case involves a dispute over the ownership and sale of the lyrics, with the defendants facing up to four years in prison if convicted.
Three defendants are on trial in New York for allegedly scheming to thwart Eagles co-founder Don Henley’s efforts to reclaim handwritten lyrics to songs from the “Hotel California” album. The documents, including drafts of “Hotel California,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” and “New Kid in Town,” began popping up for auction a decade ago, prompting Henley to report them stolen. The defendants, well-established in the collectibles world, have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and other charges, claiming legal possession of the documents. The trial, which began with opening statements on Wednesday, will be decided by Judge Curtis Farber as the defendants opted to forgo a jury.
Three men are set to stand trial for allegedly conspiring to sell stolen handwritten notes and lyrics from the Eagles' album "Hotel California." The defendants are accused of attempting to sell the stolen materials, fabricating their provenance, and preventing the band's founding member, Don Henley, from recovering his property. The stolen manuscripts, including lyrics to hit songs, were originally taken by a biographer in the late 1970s and later sold to a rare books dealer, who then sold them to the defendants. The trial is set to begin with the defendants pleading not guilty to the charges.
Three defendants are on trial for allegedly scheming to thwart Eagles co-founder Don Henley’s efforts to reclaim handwritten lyrics to songs from the "Hotel California" album. The documents, including drafts of "Hotel California," "Life in the Fast Lane," and "New Kid in Town," were allegedly stolen and resurfaced for auction a decade later. The defendants, well-established in the collectibles world, have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and other charges. The trial, which began with opening statements on Wednesday, will be decided by a judge as the defendants opted to forgo a jury.
Three men are on trial for allegedly conspiring to sell handwritten pages of the iconic rock song "Hotel California" without the rights. The notepad containing the first known iterations of the song was allegedly stolen before being sold. Former Eagles member Don Henley is expected to testify, claiming the lyrics were stolen. The trial will feature over 80 pages of draft lyrics from the 1976 album, and the defendants are facing charges related to possessing stolen property. The dispute dates back to the late 1970s when writer Ed Sanders sold the lyrics to a rare-books dealer, who then sold them to a memorabilia company owner.
Three men are on trial for allegedly conspiring to own and sell stolen manuscripts of Eagles hits, including the iconic song "Hotel California." The handwritten pages of draft lyrics are at the center of the criminal trial, with rare-book dealer Glenn Horowitz, former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi, and memorabilia seller Edward Kosinski pleading not guilty. The trial could offer insight into the band's creative process and '70s stardom, with Don Henley expected to testify. The defendants are charged with conspiracy to possess stolen property, but the defense maintains the documents were not stolen.
The handwritten lyrics of the Eagles' classic "Hotel California" are at the center of a criminal trial set to open, with rare-book dealer Glenn Horowitz, former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi, and memorabilia seller Edward Kosinski charged with conspiring to own and sell the manuscripts without the right to do so. The defendants have pleaded not guilty, claiming they committed no crime, while the Manhattan district attorney's office alleges they conspired to obscure the documents' disputed ownership. The trial, which is rare for such valuable collectibles, could offer insight into the band's creative process and '70s stardom, with Don Henley expected to testify as the prosecutors' star witness. The dispute revolves around over 80 pages of draft lyrics from the "Hotel California" album, and much hinges on the Eagles' interactions with a writer who worked on an authorized biography but is not charged in the case.
Three men are on trial in New York for allegedly conspiring to own and sell manuscripts of the Eagles' hit songs, including "Hotel California," without the right to do so. The defendants claim they acquired the documents from a writer who had worked with the band, while the prosecution alleges they conspired to obscure the disputed ownership. The trial, which is rare for such valuable collectibles, could offer insight into the band's creative process and 70s stardom, with Don Henley expected to testify. The case revolves around more than 80 pages of draft lyrics from the Eagles' 1976 album, and the defendants are charged with conspiracy to possess stolen property and other offenses.
Three men are on trial for allegedly conspiring to own and sell manuscripts of Eagles hits, including "Hotel California," without the right to do so. The defendants claim they acquired the papers from a writer who worked with the band, but the Manhattan district attorney's office alleges they conspired to obscure the documents' disputed ownership. The trial, which includes the Eagles' Don Henley as a star witness, offers a rare glimpse into the band's creative process and the dark underbelly of the American dream portrayed in the iconic song.