The Eagles are flying without touring guitarist Steuart Smith, who is stepping away from the rock band because of health issues.“It is with profound regret that, due to performance issues associated with my recently diagnosed Parkinsonism, I find that I must bow out of my role with the Eagles while I can still do so gracefully,” the 72-year-old musician said Monday in a statement to The Times.

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The Eagles are shaking up their live show. The shift comes as guitarist Steuart Smith announced a struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

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Eagles lead guitarist Steuart Smith announced he's retiring from the band after 24 years due to his Parkinsonism diagnosis.

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The Eagles are flying without touring guitarist Steuart Smith, who is stepping away from the rock band because of health issues. “It is with profound regret that, due to performance issues associated with my recently diagnosed Parkinsonism, I find that I must bow out of my role with the Eagles while I can still do so gracefully,” the 72-year-old musician said Monday in a statement to USA ...

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Guitarist Steuart Smith retiring from the Eagles after Parkinsonism diagnosis

The sideman who served for 24 years as a co-lead guitarist in the touring version of the Eagles, Steuart Smith, has officially retired, taking his leave midway through the group’s stint at Sphere in Las Vegas. He attributed the need to drop out to the effects of Parkinson’s disease on his playing. “It is with […]

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Eagles Guitar Sideman Steuart Smith Retires From Band After 24 Years, Due to Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Ethan Miller/Getty Images Steuart Smith has announced his retirement as the Eagles’ lead guitarist after being diagnosed with Parkinsonism. Smith, 72, served as the band’s touring co-lead guitarist for 24 years alongside Joe Walsh. Smith joined the Eagles for the first part of their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere from September 20 to December 14, 2024. He announced his departure on Monday, January 27. “It is with profound regret that, due to …

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"I must now do what's best for all concerned," Smith, who joined the band in 2001, said in a statement shared with PEOPLEKevork Djansezian/Getty Steuart Smith performs in Los Angeles in February 2016Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith is retiring from the rock band following a Parkinsonism diagnosis.In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Smith, 72, revealed that he will be leaving the band, known for songs such as "Hotel California" and "Lyin' Eyes.""It …

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Steuart Smith, the longtime touring guitarist for legendary rock band the Eagles, has retired because of health issues.

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‘I must bow out’: Iconic rock band’s guitarist retires due to health issues

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Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith has shared news with fans about his health and announced that he will no longer be performing. He has been with the band since 2001, but is being forced to step down due to health issues, as Parkinson's disease is making it difficult for him to play his instrument.

Kitarist skupine Eagles, Steuart Smith, je z oboževalci delil novice o svojem zdravstvenem stanju in hkrati sporočil, da ne bo več nastopal. S skupino je bil od leta 2001, zaradi zdravstvenih težav pa se mora umakniti, saj mu Parkinsonova bolezen otežuje igranje instrumenta.

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