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Bernard Leadon (born July 19 , 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota ) is an American Musician , best known as a founding member of the Eagles , an American Rock band. BIOGRAPHY Leadon played with various Southern California Bluegrass and Country Rock groups in the 1960s , such as The Scottsville Squirrel Barkers (with future Byrd Chris Hillman ), Hearts & Flowers, The Flying Burrito Brothers , and Dillard & Clark , in the 1960s , featuring his work on Dobro , Banjo and Mandolin , as well as Guitar . Introduced to the songwriting, singing and instrumental skills of Glenn Frey , Don Henley and Randy Meisner while all were members of Linda Ronstadt 's backing band, the quartet tendered their resignation ''en masse'' and formed their own group, dubbing themselves " The Eagles " as a nod to seminal Folk Rock ers The Byrds in 1971 . Leadon used his boyhood choir training to arrange intricate Harmony vocals on the Eagles' first few albums. He also wrote or co-wrote several songs, including the band's second hit, "Witchy Woman." Between 1972 and 1975, Leadon rose to stardom with the Eagles indulging in the rock-star life along the way. He was also in a relationship with then- Governor Ronald Reagan 's daughter Patti Davis . Leadon left the band in December 1975 , reportedly announcing his resignation by pouring a Beer over Frey's head. Since then, Leadon has played with numerous other Country and Bluegrass artists, including a stint with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band . He is thought to be one of the members of Run C&W, a novelty group singing Motown hits "bluegrass style." Leadon released his second solo effort in 27 years, 2004's ''Mirror''. Leadon is also known as a Surfing enthusiast. He also co-founded the now defunct Pioneer Music Group in Japan which released an album from former Atlantic Records recording artist Judson Spence ; an effort Leadon also produced. It is not known who will portray Leadon in the planned Eagles Biopic . Leadon reunited with the Eagles' in 1998 in New York City for induction in the National Rock & Roll Hall Fame (with all six other current or former Eagles members), and all seven performed together on Take It Easy , and Hotel California . EAGLES SONGS Eagles songs written or co-written by Bernie Leadon
Eagles' songs with Bernie Leadon on Lead Vocals
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