Bernard Matthew Leadon III is an American musician best known for playing Founding member / multi-instrumentalist for the album Eagles.
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Best Known For:The album Eagles
Breakthrough:Founding member of the Eagles and contribution to their early country-rock sound and hits in 1971
10 Quick Facts About Bernard Matthew Leadon III
- Full Name: Bernard Matthew Leadon III
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The album Eagles
- Date of Birth: July 19, 1947
- Age: 79 years old
- Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Popular As: Bernie Leadon
- Specialization: Musician / Singer
- Net Worth: $453,000-$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
Bernard Matthew Leadon III Age
Bernard Matthew Leadon III is about 79 years old as of 2026. Bernard Matthew Leadon III was born in 1947.
Career & Work
Bernard Matthew Leadon III's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Eagles and Flying Burrito Brothers / Dillard & Clark / Hearts & Flowers.
Organization: Eagles
Role: Founding member, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter
Period: 1971–1975
Details: Key contributor to early country-rock sound; inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 1998
Organization: Flying Burrito Brothers / Dillard & Clark / Hearts & Flowers
Role: Musician
Period: 1971
Details: Pioneering country-rock bands prior to the Eagles
Rise to Fame
Bernard Matthew Leadon III rose to prominence for his role for the album Eagles.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Eagles and Witchy Woman.
- Work: Eagles (Founding member / multi-instrumentalist, 1972) — Debut album
- Work: Witchy Woman (Co-writer, 1972)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bernard Matthew Leadon III
- Popular As: Bernie Leadon
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 19, 1947
- Age: 79
- Birthday: July 19
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $453,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
