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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 7, 2025) – Award-winning music innovator Bernie Leadon is days away from releasing his newest solo album, Too Late To Be Cool. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Bernie announced today that he will be hosting a TalkShopLive for fans on October 30 to discuss his historic comeback album. Signed copies of the project will be available for purchase.
Watch the livestream at 7:00 p.m. EST on October 30: talkshop.live/watch/dyLhe6PjtSWL.
Tracked live to analog tape and produced and engineered by longtime collaborator Glyn Johns, the record shares the precious lessons and memories Bernie has lived through. Beginning in July, Leadon has released singles from the album including “Just A Little,” “Go On Down To Mobile,” and “Too Many Memories.” Pre-save the album here.
Since the former Eagles band member announced the project this summer, he’s received praise from major outlets including Rolling Stone, Variety, and Ultimate Classic Rock. Bernie also hit the stage during Nashville’s recent AMERICANAFEST and at the Country Music Hall of Fame with Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris and James Taylor to honor Linda Ronstadt.
Bernie’s album is igniting a new era in his career, as the legendary artist plans to play additional shows next year and continue creating music for both himself and his lifelong fans.
Too Late To Be Cool Track List:
1. “Zero Sum Game”
2. “Telescope”
3. “Just A Little”
4. “Take It As It Comes”
5. “Everyone’s Quirky”
6. “Go On Down to Mobile”
7. “Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool”
8. “Too Late To Be Cool”
9. “Fathom”
10. “Coast Highway”
11. “Too Many Memories”
About Bernie Leadon
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Bernie Leadon is a musician’s musician—revered not only for his instrumental mastery but for his foundational role in shaping the sound of modern American music. A founding member of the Eagles and a pioneer of country-rock, Leadon’s six-decade career has left an indelible mark across bluegrass, folk, rock, and Americana. Born in Minneapolis and raised in Gainesville, Florida, Leadon was steeped in acoustic and bluegrass traditions from an early age. His early work with genre-defining groups like Dillard & Clark and The Flying Burrito Brothers helped set the stage for the Americana movement, fusing traditional instrumentation with a new, forward-thinking songwriting style. These formative years placed him at the heart of a cultural shift that bridged Nashville and roots and rock. In 1971, Leadon co-founded the Eagles alongside Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Randy Meisner. His signature contributions—on guitar, banjo, mandolin, and harmony vocals—were central to the band’s early sound, most notably on Eagles, Desperado, and One of These Nights. He co-wrote “Witchy Woman” with Henley and helped shape a sound that blended country nuance with rock appeal. His arrangements and performances remain immortalized on Eagles: Greatest Hits 1971–1975, the best-selling album in U.S. history. After stepping away from the Eagles in 1975 to pursue more organic music-making, Leadon built a reputation as one of the most versatile and respected collaborators in the business. His work with artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Stephen Stills, and Alabama showcased his rare musical fluency—equally at home flatpicking an acoustic solo or arranging intricate vocal harmonies. In 1998, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Eagles, further solidifying his legacy. Now, with his first music in over 20 years, Leadon returns to the studio with the same commitment to authenticity that has defined his career. Tracked live to analog tape with no overdubs or digital corrections, the music embraces feel over formula with the new album, Too Late To Be Cool, set to release on October 10. For Bernie Leadon, music has never been about trends or flash – it’s about truth, craftsmanship, and soul. As both a trailblazer and a torchbearer, he remains a vital link between the roots of American music and its enduring future.
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