Bernie Leadon
Bernie Leadon The Flying Burrito Brothers (Amsterdam, 1970). From left to right: Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Rick Roberts, Chris Hillman, Michael Clarke & Bernie Leadon Background information Birth name Bernard Mathew Leadon, III Born (1947-07-19) July 19, 1947 (age 67) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Genres Rock, Country Rock Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instruments Guitar, vocals, banjo, mandolin, dobro Years active 1961–present Labels Asylum, Really Small Entertainment Associated acts Eagles, Flying Burrito Brothers, Dillard & Clark, Hearts & Flowers, Scottsville Squirrel Barkers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Run C&W, Ever Call Ready, Maundy Quintet Website www.bernieleadononline.com Notable instruments Fender Telecaster Gibson Les Paul Martin D-28 Gibson Style 5 Deluxe Bernard Mathew "Bernie" Leadon, III (born July 19, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota), is an American musician and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the Eagles. Prior to the Eagles, he was a member of two pioneering and highly influential country rock bands, 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. Leadon's music career since leaving the Eagles has been low-key, resulting in two solo albums with a gap of 27 years in between. Leadon has also appeared on many other artists' records as a session musician.