In the years the band was apart, Don wrote music for films and television including songs in Sluggers Wife by Neil Simon, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Heavy Metal, Secret Admirer, Nice Dreams, and Galaxy High. That album, The Eagles' Their Greatest Hits 1971- 1975, has reached over 29 million copies, becoming the best-selling album of the 20th century. Don and the Eagles also hold the honor of having the first Platinum album certified by the RIAA. With 14 Grammy nominations and 4 wins, his signature guitar work has become legendary. He wrote the music for their biggest hit, the multi Grammy award winning song 'Hotel California'.
World renowned musician Don Felder was one of the five members and a former lead guitarist of the rock group the Eagles for 27 years.