Steuart Smith, who toured with the award-winning rock band Eagles as a lead guitarist for many years, has recently announced his retirement from the group and the music industry after being diagnosed with Parkinsonism.

After being diagnosed with Parkinsonism, Steuart Smith is retiring as lead guitarist for the Eagles. The 72-year-old musician, who has acted as the “Hotel California” band’s co-lead guitarist for almost 25 years alongside Joe Walsh,

Steuart Smith served as the Eagles' co-lead guitarist for 24 years and had joined the band for their Las Vegas residency