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Bernie Leadon

American musician
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The Eagles American country rock band the Eagles (from left): Bernie Leadon, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner, and Don Felder, early 1970s.

Bernie Leadon is an American musician, born July 19, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a founding member of the influential country rock band the Eagles. Before joining the Eagles, Leadon was also a member of the Flying Burrito Brothers, a group known for its pioneering work in country rock music. Leadon's contributions helped shape the sound of the Eagles, particularly in their early work, blending country and rock elements.12

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