Alas!, didn't the percussive wordsmith go by the name "ole velvet handcuffs" among his band mates based on some of his recreational preferences? At least he called someone and the girl didn't overdose to death.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/26/don-henley-arrest-trial-eagles-hotel-california-lyricsHenley pleaded no contest in 1981 to a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was sentenced to probation and a $2,500 fine, and he requested a drug education program to get some possession charges dismissed.I doubt that would be the outcome today. "Poor decision" is one way of putting it.
