 Smith was hired by the Eagles in 2001 after Don Felder was fired from the band due to legal disputes.He shares lead guitar duties with Joe Walsh, such as the harmonizing duet in "Hotel California".In addition to performing live with the band, he played on and co-wrote several songs on the Eagles' 2007 studio album "Long Road Out of Eden" on which he also shared producing duties with the four band members and drummer Scott Crago.