Was Don Henley ? frontman for legendary rock band The Eagles ? in Winfield for the Walnut Valley Festival. That’s what we’re hearing.
Of all the morning news tips we’ve received thus far, and today there are quite a few, this one is one of the more interesting.
Rex Flottman, spokesperson for the festival, said he has a pretty reliable source that tells him Henley was here and circulating at the festival, which wrapped up Sunday. But Flottman didn’t actually meet Henley personally, so he can’t vouch 100 percent.
"I was upset about it," Flottman said. "I’d have liked to at least gone up and shook the guy’s hand. Back in high school that was a big musical influence for me. Don Henley and the Eagles."
Jack Kellogg, owner of Wichita-based Hatman Jack’s, has been at the festival for a number of years as a vendor. He said he believes Henley was here but wanted to keep a low profile and enjoy the atmosphere.
Kellogg didn’t see Henley either but heard reports of The Eagles legend making the rounds through the vendor area in a ball cap.
So, we have two sources with reliable information but not an actual sighting. But, we just don’t know for sure. So, if you met Henley or snapped a photo of him, let NewsCow know. We’ll make you Cowley County famous, for at least a few minutes.
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