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Eagles Guitar Sideman Steuart Smith Retires From Band After 24 Years, Due to Parkinson’s Diagnosis
The Eagles' co-lead guitarist since 2001, Steuart Smith, has retired midway through their Sphere stint, due to effects of Parkinson's disease.
Although never officially a member of the group, Smith was as familiar a sight to fans as anyone in the band over the last quarter-century, often seen playing a twin-necked guitar, standing alongside Walsh in doing dual leads on signature numbers like “Hotel California.” Smith has been replaced in the Eagles’ touring lineup by session guitarist Chris Holt, who first took the stage with the band on Jan. 17, when the group resumed its Sphere residency after a holiday break. Even before joining the Eagles, Smith was a well-known player in Americana circles, frequently seen and heard on record and in concert with Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin, Rodney Crowell, Wynonna Judd and others.
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