"I'm trying to fill the giant shoes of all three that came before me," Holt told the paper in reference to previous Eagles guitarists Don Felder and Bernie Leadon. "It's some of t

Holt replaces longtime Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith, who announced this week he’s been diagnosed with Parkinsonism, a term that describes a group of neurological problems. Smith and Holt are good friends who’d performed together as members of Don Henley ’s solo band.

The Eagles took the stage to play their first Sphere show of 2025 with a new guitarist in tow. Chris Holt is playing with the legendary band after long-time guitarist Steuart Smith was diagnosed with Parkinsonism.

Longtime Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith has departed the group after performing as part of its live lineup for nearly 25 years, citing a devastating health diagnosis.