Don Felder, the Eagles' 77-year-old former guitarist, rushed off stage during a performance after a sudden medical emergency. This happened on Thursday when Felder was performing on the Rock Legends cruise. The famed guitarist had to stop playing the Eagles hit song Tequila Sunrise after he suddenly stopped strumming.
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Eagles Guitarist Suffers Medical Emergency On Stage
Right as the song began, Felder was performing as normal until he looked unsteady and faint. A backstage crew member rushed on stage to hold him up and guide him offstage. The rest of the performers followed suit after realizing the gravity of the situation.
Video footage captured the scary moment, but luckily fans took it well and seemed to be worried for his safety. "We love you Don!" one audience member shouted as the rest of the audience clapped for him.
Luckily, it seemed like a minor emergency after the guitarist's team shared an update the following day. They revealed that Felder suffered from dehydration and was already feeling "much better."
The Instagram story mentioned that they gave Felder fluids to nurse him back to health. In response to his episode, his team decided to alter the schedule of his cruise performances. "To ensure he has ample time to rehydrate and recover fully, we are working on rescheduling today's shows and adjusting the remainder of the cruise schedule accordingly."
The Rock Legends Cruise is a cruise trip that sails in the Bahamas between Miami and CocoCay. It features a myriad of rock performances from musicians like Alice Cooper and Styx. Seeing how positive the reaction was from the audience who witnessed the emergency, they probably won't mind the sudden schedule changes.
"Thank you for your understanding," it added, "and remember-drink your water!"
Don Felder originally joined the Eagles band in 1974. He played with them for 27 years until he left in 2001. The Eagles are known to be one of the most influential rock bands of all time. They've won numerous awards and were one of the most successful bands of the 70s.
