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Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner (1946-2023)

  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THIS SITE
    • CONTACT RANDY MEISNER: A RETROSPECTIVE
    • RANDY MEISNER 101
  • BANDS
    • Drivin’ Dynamics (1961-1966)
    • The Poor
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • Goldrush
    • Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band (1969-1971)
    • Eagles (1971-1977)
      • Albums
        • Eagles (1972)
        • Desperado
        • On The Border
        • One Of These Nights
        • Hotel California
      • Concert History
        • Eagles (1972) Tour
        • Desperado Tour
        • On The Border Tour
        • One Of These Nights Tour
        • Hotel California Tour
          • European Tour 1977
    • Silverados – Randy’s backing band (1981-1982)
    • Black Tie
    • Roberts-Meisner Band (1987-1989)
    • Meisner, Swan & Rich (1992-1996)
    • World Classic Rockers (1997-2008)
  • DISCOGRAPHY
  • CONCERT ARCHIVE
  • ARTICLE ARCHIVE
  • INTERVIEWS
    • PRINT INTERVIEWS
    • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
  • PERFORMANCES
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE
Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner (1946-2023)

  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THIS SITE
    • CONTACT RANDY MEISNER: A RETROSPECTIVE
    • RANDY MEISNER 101
  • BANDS
    • Drivin’ Dynamics (1961-1966)
    • The Poor
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • Goldrush
    • Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band (1969-1971)
    • Eagles (1971-1977)
      • Albums
        • Eagles (1972)
        • Desperado
        • On The Border
        • One Of These Nights
        • Hotel California
      • Concert History
        • Eagles (1972) Tour
        • Desperado Tour
        • On The Border Tour
        • One Of These Nights Tour
        • Hotel California Tour
          • European Tour 1977
    • Silverados – Randy’s backing band (1981-1982)
    • Black Tie
    • Roberts-Meisner Band (1987-1989)
    • Meisner, Swan & Rich (1992-1996)
    • World Classic Rockers (1997-2008)
  • DISCOGRAPHY
  • CONCERT ARCHIVE
  • ARTICLE ARCHIVE
  • INTERVIEWS
    • PRINT INTERVIEWS
    • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
  • PERFORMANCES
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE

Jessica

Music and film researcher, blogger, cat fancier, and footnote enthusiast. "All this is that."
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Randy On The Cover Of PLANET MUSIC, June 1969

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023
by Jessica
Randy On The Cover Of PLANET MUSIC, June 1969

In June 1969, Randy appeared on the cover of the San Francisco paper, Planet Music.

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BANDSLegacyPoco

Poco Interview – Adlib Magazine, January 1991

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023
by Jessica
Poco Interview – Adlib Magazine, January 1991

An interview with Poco’s Randy Meisner and Jim Messina from the Japanese music magazine, ADLIB.

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The Randy Meisner Band at the Oregon Trail Lounge, 1983

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023
by Jessica
The Randy Meisner Band at the Oregon Trail Lounge, 1983

On July 1st-3rd, 1983, Randy returned to Nebraska for a series of hometown concerts at the Oregon Trail Lounge in Gering. It was the first time he had performed in the area since 1970, before his success with the Eagles.

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BANDSPoco

Pogo in TIGER BEAT, May 1969

September 14, 2023November 13, 2023
by Jessica
Pogo in TIGER BEAT, May 1969

A rare article from 1969 when Poco was still known as Pogo.

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AlbumsBANDSEaglesOne Of These Nights

I’ve Always Been A Dreamer: The Story of “Take It To The Limit”

September 9, 2023September 15, 2023
by Jessica
I’ve Always Been A Dreamer: The Story of “Take It To The Limit”

From its origins to its continued legacy, the story behind Randy Meisner’s signature song.

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“High-Flying Bird” – A 1991 Interview

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023
by Jessica
“High-Flying Bird” – A 1991 Interview

Randy talks about his life and career in this rare 1991 interview with the Scottsbluff Star-Herald’s “Prairie Magazine.”

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BANDSOne Of These Nights Tour

Eagles In Denver, 1976: A Family Affair at Mile High Stadium

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023
by Jessica
Eagles In Denver, 1976: A Family Affair at Mile High Stadium

This behind-the scenes look at the Eagles’ concert at Mile High Stadium on August 8th, 1976, includes interviews with Randy’s parents, his wife, as well as a rare glimpse of life backstage and on the road.

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BANDSMeisner, Swan & Rich

“Randy Meisner Goes Home”
Gering, Nebraska, 1995

August 10, 2023September 18, 2023
by Jessica
“Randy Meisner Goes Home” Gering, Nebraska, 1995

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective is proud to debut this rare, hour-long film by Richard Randall, which features never-before-seen interview and concert footage from 1995.

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Randy Meisner
March 8th, 1946 – July 25th, 2023

July 27, 2023August 29, 2023
by Jessica
Randy Meisner March 8th, 1946 – July 25th, 2023

A legend. A true star.

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BANDSEaglesOn The Border

Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 1974

June 29, 2023November 29, 2023
by Jessica
Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert, 1974

An inside look at the Eagles’ appearance on DON KIRSHNER’S ROCK CONCERT in April 1974.

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BANDSRick Nelson and The Stone Canyon BandThe Poor

An Interview With Patrick Shanahan

June 14, 2023November 3, 2023
by Jessica
An Interview With Patrick Shanahan

Drummer Patrick Shanahan, founding member of Denver’s Soul Survivors, their offshoot, The Poor, and later Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band, generously shared his memories with me about his life and career.

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BANDSHotel California Tour

Day On The Green, 1977

May 29, 2023October 6, 2023
by Jessica
Day On The Green, 1977

The Eagles headlined two concerts at Day On The Green in Oakland over Memorial Day weekend. They also played a softball game.

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BANDSDesperado Tour

Portland Expo, December 2nd, 1973

May 14, 2023August 16, 2023
by Jessica
Portland Expo, December 2nd, 1973

This is an update of a previous post about the Eagles’ 1973 concert in Portland, Maine. I have added several new photos of Randy backstage and onstage.

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BANDSEaglesOne Of These Nights Tour

Eagles in Japan, 1976

May 12, 2023October 24, 2023
by Jessica
Eagles in Japan, 1976

An overview of the Eagles’ first tour of Japan, including the first known live recording of “Take It To The Limit.”

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AlbumsBANDSDesperadoEagles

DESPERADO at 50

April 17, 2023October 26, 2023
by Jessica
DESPERADO at 50

The Eagles’ second album turns 50.

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    That's a great story! The Dynamics played North Platte quite a bit. Larry Soto is still around. He attended Randy's…

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Randy tuning his bass backstage at the Portland Expo, Dec. 2nd, 1973. Glenn Frey in the foreground. Photo by Roger Gagnon (shared with permission). Read more about the show & see more photos here: On Nov. 30th, 1973, the Eagles played the College Of The Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. Before the small crowd of 1,500, they tried out new songs for their upcoming album, ON THE BORDER. Among them was a rare, 10-minute epic, written and sung by Randy, called, "Oh Darlin' Wait & See." The song didn't end up on the album, but an audience recording exists. Listen to it, plus another rarity by Bernie Leadon called "Georgia Peach" here: https://wp.me/pcOLXo-94n Randy on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, 1974 (Photo by Henry Diltz) Billy Swan, Randy Meisner and Charlie Rich, Jr, aka Meisner, Swan & Rich, 1992. Happy birthday, Joe Walsh! On November 19th, 1968, Poco (then known as Pogo), kicked off a two-week stint at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. These shows would put Poco on the map. As one reviewer put it: "The first exciting new group I've seen in ages. Anywhere." Read more about these legendary shows below: The Eagles performing before the cameras to an empty house at the Capital Centre, March 1977. Their two-night stand was filmed not only with the venue's Telscreen system before a sold-out crowd, but also to an empty house with their own camera crew. Most of the footage went unseen until the HISTORY OF THE EAGLES documentary in 2013. Read more about the Capital Centre shows at the link below: On November 15th, 1971, Randy Meisner, Bernie Leadon, Glenn Frey, and Don Henley, billed as "Eagle," played three nights at Tulagi's in Boulder, CO. They were sent to Colorado by manager, David Geffen, to perform in small clubs in Boulder & Aspen, not only to develop their sound, but also to audition for legendary producer Glyn Johns. Read more about these Colorado shows here: In June 1969, Randy appeared on the cover of the obscure San Francisco paper, PLANET MUSIC. Read more about it in my new blog post: https://wp.me/pcOLXo-fJU

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