Don Henley of the Eagles says 2026 will Probably be the Band’s Final Year

Fans of the Eagles got some bad news this week after Don Henley, the group’s last remaining founding member, told CBS Sunday Morning that 2026 will likely be the final year for the legendary band, Brian Linder reported for PennLive.com.

The Eagles formed in 1971 and have had an iconic run, with six Grammys and six No. 1 albums. (Photo: Eagles Facebook)

“I think this will probably be it,” Henley said in the interview, according to Ultimate Classic Rock.

“I feel like we’re getting toward the end, and that will be fine, too.”

The iconic group currently has a string of shows slated for the Sphere in Las Vegas that runs through March, as well as another show scheduled for May 2 at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Ultimate Classic Rock reported that Henley was asked whether he thought 2026 would be the band’s final year.

“I think so, yeah,” he replied. “And I am OK with that.” The outlet said Henley was asked why he felt this might be it, and he said he would like to spend more time with his family.

“And I would like to spend more time growing vegetables,” he added. He also said he would like to travel.

Ultimate Classic Rock noted that the Eagles split in 1980 before reuniting in 1994. Glenn Frey, who co-founded the band with Henley, died in 2016 and was replaced by Vince Gill.

The Eagles formed in 1971 and have had an iconic run, with six Grammys and six No. 1 albums. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.