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.

Holt is joining the touring lineup since longtime Eagles guitarist Steuart Smith has been diagnosed with Parkinsonism, a term that refers to a collection of conditions that cause trouble with movement. Holt will be with the band for their Sphere concerts through April.

"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 — a veteran of local bands Bastards of Soul, the Slack and Sorta — joined the Eagles as a touring guitarist last weekend when the group continued its Las Vegas residency at the Sphere, the $2.3 billion high-tech arena that opened in 2023.

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.