BERNIE LEADON

(Bernard Mathew Leadon III)


Bernie Leadon
Bernie Leadon
  • Born: July 19, 1947
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Musician, Songwriter

Bernie Leadon is an American musician, songwriter and founding member of the Eagles. Prior to the Eagles, he was a member of three pioneering and highly influential country rock bands: Hearts & Flowers, Dillard & Clark, and the Flying Burrito Brothers. He is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, mandolin, steel guitar, dobro) coming from a bluegrass background. He introduced elements of this music to a mainstream audience during his tenure with the Eagles.