Robin DiMaggio, a record producer and session drummer with notable industry experience, has filed a lawsuit against Don Felder, the former Eagles guitarist, over disputes regarding producer credits and royalties tied to two albums. DiMaggio alleges that Felder denied him promised co-producer recognition and associated financial compensation related to Felder’s 2019 solo album “American Rock N Roll” and the compilation album “The Vault – 50 Years of Music.”

According to court documents, DiMaggio—who has collaborated with artists such as David Bowie, Snoop Dogg, and Mariah Carey—was engaged by Felder as a producer and session musician on “American Rock N Roll.” DiMaggio claims he received $30,000 in payment but agreed to forgo a producing fee in exchange for a co-producer credit, which would entitle him to a share of the album’s royalties, estimated at up to 25% of net receipts.

Felder reportedly informed DiMaggio that the album’s label, BMG, would not permit the use of his name on the records due to DiMaggio’s prior legal troubles. DiMaggio had been convicted and sentenced in 2020 for embezzling nearly $1 million from a charity concert benefiting children displaced by war. Despite this, DiMaggio maintains that he later learned from BMG that the decision to withhold producer credit was made by Felder himself, not the label. The label reportedly informed DiMaggio that his credit request had been reviewed but was not rejected on legal grounds.

The lawsuit also addresses similar claims regarding “The Vault – 50 Years of Music,” a project on which DiMaggio says he carried out extensive production work while Felder was on tour. Felder’s legal representation has disputed these assertions, stating that DiMaggio’s contributions were limited to drumming and that he did not perform any producing duties on the recordings.

DiMaggio is seeking 25% of Felder’s net receipts from both albums, as well as additional compensation of $15,000 per track for extra studio work. The suit also requests compensatory and punitive damages along with coverage of attorney fees.

Attempts to reach Felder for comment were unsuccessful. Felder, known for his role as the Eagles’ lead guitarist from 1974 to 2001, has a well-documented history of financial disputes and is currently on a multi-city tour scheduled through November 5.