The sideman who has served alongside Joe Walsh for 24 years as the Eagles’ touring co-lead guitarist, Steuart Smith, has officially retired from the group, taking his leave midway through the group’s stint at Sphere in Las Vegas.

Steuart Smith, the longtime touring guitarist for legendary rock band the Eagles, has retired because of health issues.

Veteran guitarist Steuart Smith, who's been touring with the Eagles for 24 years, revealed that his recent Parkinsonism diagnosis had a profound impact on his decision to retire