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Steuart Smith has been a member of the Eagles since 2001, but the guitarist revealed his choice to "bow out" following a recent health diagnosis.
“It is with profound regret that, due to performance issues associated with my diagnosed Parkinsonism, I find that I much bow out of my role with the Eagles while I can still do so gracefully,” Smith shared in a statement. “It’s been a great quarter of a century and I had hoped to be able to finish out this year with the band, but I must now do what’s best for all concerned."
“Steuart Smith has retired from touring,” founding member Don Henley added in the statement. “The Eagles will be forever grateful for the extraordinary talents that he brought to both our recordings and live performances. Steuart will be greatly missed, but he will always be part of our musical family. We know our many fans join us in wishing him well.”
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, Parkinsonism “is a term used to describe a collection of movement symptoms associated with several conditions including Parkinson’s disease. These symptoms include slow movements, stiffness, walking and balance issues, and/or tremor.”
Smith's statement comes after fans noticed a lineup change during the band's first 2025 performance at the Sphere in Las Vegas on January 17. The longtime guitarist was notably absent, with musician Chris Holt in his place. The Eagles continue to announce additional dates to their Vegas residency. Take a look at a full list below.
Eagles Las Vegas Sphere 2025 Residency Dates
01/24 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
01/25 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
02/14 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
02/15 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
02/21 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
02/22 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
03/07 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
03/08 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
03/14 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
03/15 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
04/04 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
04/05 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
04/11 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere
04/12 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sphere