Don Henley seems to have an image problem. Many people seem to think he is serious, somewhat pretentious and somewhat anal-retentive. It's true that Don does have a serious side, but there is another side to him as well. He has a wonderful sense of humor, he's sensitive, and he can be kind of a geek. It is to this side of Don (our favorite) that this page pays homage. This isn't meant to pick on him, but rather, to show that he is human and loveable.

The Billboard Awards, 1993

In giving a speech discussing the Walden Woods project and introducing a "Common Thread" medley, Don garbled his lines, almost uttered the "f" word and mentioned a breakfast treat.

The Johnny Can't Read Video

This is Don's first video and you can see why his later videos don't feature him "acting". Don portrays a teacher in a "futuristic" classroom. The facial expressions are worth the price of admission as is his signature on the chalkboard.

Soul Train

This appearance probably belongs in an embarrassing hall of shame somewhere. Don, dressed in a bolero jacket and wingtips, dances and grooves on the stage of Soul Train while his numerous backup musicians cavort behind him. The choreography is embarrassing. Don's lip-synching is embarrassing. Don Cornelius' interview with Don is embarrassing ("That was really funky, Don" "Thank you, sir"). The whole thing makes us want to hang our heads in shame and weep just for watching it.

Hell Freezes Over Drumstick Drop

In the video for the second night's taping of the MTV show, Don proves his amazing agility and drumming technique by recovering a dropped stick at the end of Life in the Fastlane.

1st "Annual" Walk for Walden Woods

Don shows that his fashion sense and his choice of friends are not always "hip". Here, while shaking hands with "Captain Planet" and wearing a cap that says "Live Bait", Don sports an "interesting" array of sportswear. Don, it's okay to show your legs. It really is!

Bridge Benefit, 1986

This was the year that Neil Young's benefit for the Bridge School decided to go acoustic. Don showed up with Danny Kortchmar, JD Souther, Jai Winding and Timothy B. Schmit. Something about the evening must have made them very nervous, because they come across as quite, ummmmm drunk. By the end of the show, they were practically falling over each other. Don even admitted to being nervous after an acoustic rendition of "Boys of Summer" that quite frankly sucked. He said it was like, "...being up here in a jock strap and socks." Thanks for the visual, Don.

The Home Show with Gary Collins

Don has many things to help Walden Woods. However, we feel that the most humiliating thing he has put himself through for the sake of Thoreau's stomping grounds is this appearance on The Home Show. In it, Don shows Gary Collins how to plant a tree. Garry's   interview is insipid. "Gee, Don, I didn't know that trees aspirate!" "Uh Huh".

The Modern Drummer Cover

This is the antithesis of Mr. GQ. This was a bad hair day. This was a bad fashion day. This was a bad fingernail day. Geeesh! We're hoping that jacket has either found happiness as the upholstery  a couch in a doctor's office somewhere, or that it has taken its rightful place in fashion hell.

Christchurch, NZ 1995

The man who talks so much about personal dignity wore a towel on his head while singing "Desperado". We know it was raining and that Don was a little sick. We just love this image because it's so cute (and pretty damn funny).