Former Eagles guitarist helped off stage after ‘medical episode’

Don Felder, former Eagles musician, got medical attention during his recent performance.

Felder, who was performing during the Rock Legends Cruise, needed to be helped off stage after appearing to stumble.

In a statement to Ultimate Classic Rock, Felder’s manager explained Felder was dehydrated.

“Don experienced a medical episode last night during the show,” the statement read. “He received medical attention and was deemed to be suffering from dehydration.

“By medical rules of the cruise, he’ll be in quarantine for the next 24 hours to rest. Arrangements are being made for him to play on Saturday and Sunday.”

The Rock Legends Cruise, per the report, runs until Monday.

The veteran rocker was six songs into his set Thursday, performing songs such as “One of These Nights” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling.”

It was during “Tequila Sunrise” that Felder became unsteady.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.