Eagles' Don Henley set to take the stand at 'Hotel California' lyrics trial
The trial surrounding pages of draft lyrics to “Hotel California” and other Eagles hits is set to feature a star witness: Don Henley
NEW YORK (AP) — The trial surrounding handwritten draft lyrics to “Hotel California” and other Eagles hits is set to feature a star witness: Don Henley.
The Eagles co-founder on Monday was expected to tell his version of how handwritten pages from the development of the band's blockbuster 1976 album made their way from his Southern California barn to New York auctions decades later.
The Grammy-winning singer and drummer and vociferous artists'-rights activist is due to testify for prosecutors at the trial, where three collectibles professionals face charges including criminally possessing stolen property.
They're accused of colluding to veil the documents' questioned ownership in order to try to sell them and deflect Henley's demands for their return.
