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The manager of The Eagles revealed to their approved biographer that their book was facing publication issues due to conflicts with a “spoiled rock star,” as stated in a recording played during the court hearing on Thursday.

Irving Azoff stated in a phone call from years ago that the release will happen when God Henley gives the go-ahead, possibly in reference to the other founder of the band.Don Henley

It is now in God’s hands.

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The recording surfaced at the last minute.

Trial of three experts in collectibles accused of criminal activity.

Accused of collaborating to possess and trade handwritten draft lyrics for the popular song “Hotel California” and other beloved tracks by the Eagles.

Frey died in 2016.

Horowitz, Inciardi, and Kosinski have been accused of tricking auction houses and attempting to protect Henley by creating false justifications for how Sanders obtained the documents.

In 2005, Sanders sold the Eagles’ lyric drafts to Horowitz, a dealer of rare books who has previously facilitated the acquisition of significant historical collections for various establishments, for $50,000.

Later, Horowitz sold the items for $65,000 to Inciardi, who at the time was a curator for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Kosinski, the owner of a website for auctioning rock memorabilia.

In 2012, Kosinski’s website displayed four pages of the lyrics to “Hotel California.” Henley reported them as stolen, but ended up purchasing them for $8,500. Additional sheets from “Hotel California” and “Life in the Fast Lane” were put up for auction in 2014 and 2016. However, Henley chose not to negotiate any further buybacks and sought help from authorities, according to prosecutors and Azoff.

Defense attorneys claim that Henley provided Sanders with the documents. They assert that the author was the lawful proprietor when he sold them, and that the defendants also became the rightful owners upon purchasing the pages.

Sanders has not given testimony and it seems doubtful that he will. He has not replied to a message requesting his thoughts on the matter, and emails sent to him were returned.

The song “Hotel California” and its interpretation.

Frey and Henley wrote the lyrics to  1976’s “Hotel California” in a Beverly Hills house rented for the purpose, since the tidy Henley’s tendency to pick up after Frey “would drive them crazy” if they worked in their own homes, Azoff testified.

Henley was responsible for the majority of the writing, while Frey offered suggestions and helped come up with the phrase “Life in the Fast Lane,” which ended up being the title of a popular single.

In 2016, the co-host of “CBS Mornings”Gayle King asked Henley

Regarding the significance of “Hotel California.”

Henley explained that his work is a progression from naivety to wisdom. It is not solely focused on California, but rather the entire country of America. His songs delve into the negative aspects of the American dream, such as greed and self-absorption, as well as the music industry. There are endless ways to interpret his music.

“Hotel California,” the Grammy-winning hit, continues to be a staple on classic rock radio and numerous individual music collections. According to Luminate, a company specializing in entertainment data, the song was streamed over 220 million times and played on the radio 136,000 times in the U.S. just last year.

Henley is anticipated to give testimony. Lawyers for the defense have stated their intention to inquire about the clarity of his recollection regarding his interactions with Sanders and the song lyrics, particularly during a period when the singer was living a fast-paced lifestyle.

In 2016, during an interview with Gayle King, Henley confirmed that the band did indeed live a lavish lifestyle in the 1970s.

“Everyone was participating in it. It was the decade of the 1970s.”Henley said

“It was a common practice, although not necessarily the correct one. In hindsight, there are some regrets about our actions. We could have potentially been even more productive… although we were already quite productive.”

Source: cbsnews.com