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Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THIS SITE
    • CONTACT RANDY MEISNER: A RETROSPECTIVE
  • BANDS
    • Drivin’ Dynamics (1961-1966)
    • The Poor
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • 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
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
  • PERFORMANCES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE
  • SONGBOOKS/TOUR BOOKS
Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THIS SITE
    • CONTACT RANDY MEISNER: A RETROSPECTIVE
  • BANDS
    • Drivin’ Dynamics (1961-1966)
    • The Poor
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • 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
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
  • PERFORMANCES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE
  • SONGBOOKS/TOUR BOOKS

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BANDSHotel California Tour

Day On The Green 1977: The Eagles Play Music & More in Oakland

May 29, 2023May 29, 2023
by Jessica
Day On The Green 1977:  The Eagles Play Music & More in Oakland

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

Eagles at Portland Expo, December 2nd, 1973

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023
by Jessica
Eagles at 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, 2023May 29, 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, 2023April 17, 2023
by Jessica
DESPERADO at 50

The Eagles’ second album turns 50.

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BANDSRoberts-Meisner Band

The Roberts-Meisner Band in Atlantic City, 1988

March 21, 2023
by Jessica
The Roberts-Meisner Band in Atlantic City, 1988

The Roberts-Meisner Band played a three-week engagement in the Players Lounge at The Sands in Atlantic City, NJ from June 7th-July 3rd, 1988.

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Randy Meisner (1978)

Press Kit For Randy’s 1978 Solo Debut

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023
by Jessica
Press Kit For Randy’s 1978  Solo Debut

This press kit for Randy’s first solo album included a bio, photos, and a rare interview.

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BANDSSilverados

Agora Ballroom, Columbus, March 8th, 1981

March 8, 2023May 19, 2023
by Jessica
Agora Ballroom, Columbus, March 8th, 1981

Randy, sick with a cold, celebrated his 35th birthday in Columbus.

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BANDSHotel CaliforniaHotel California TourSongsTake It To The Limit

The Eagles At The Capital Centre, March 1977: A Closer Look

March 2, 2023March 24, 2023
by Jessica
The Eagles At The Capital Centre, March 1977: A Closer Look

We take a deep dive into the concerts and footage from the Eagles’ two-night stint at the Capital Centre in 1977.

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AlbumsCertain Kind Of FoolDesperadoSongs

“A Certain Kind Of Fool”

February 15, 2023March 13, 2023
by Jessica
“A Certain Kind Of Fool”

Learn more about “Certain Kind Of Fool,” co-written and sung by Randy Meisner, from the Eagles’ second studio album, the outlaw-themed DESPERADO.

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BANDSRick Nelson & The Stone Canyon BandRick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band

Travelin’ With Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band

February 6, 2023May 24, 2023
by Jessica
Travelin’ With Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band

From 1969-1971, Randy was a member of Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band. Here we delve into Randy’s history as a founding member of the group.

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EaglesUncategorized

Randy’s Basses

January 26, 2023April 24, 2023
by Jessica
Randy’s Basses

A compilation of basses played by Randy Meisner throughout his career.

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BANDSEaglesMidnight FlyerOn The Border TourSongsToo Many Hands

Flying Across The Spectrum: The Eagles in Philly, 1975

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
by Jessica
Flying Across The Spectrum: The Eagles in Philly, 1975

The Eagles played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, May 17, 1975. Read about the show and listen to both songs Randy performed that night.

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BANDSEagles

Chuck’s Cellar & The Origin Of The Eagles

January 11, 2023January 15, 2023
by Jessica
Chuck’s Cellar & The Origin Of The Eagles

Randy Meisner first met Glenn Frey & Don Henley when he filled in for Linda Ronstadt’s bassist at a place called Chuck’s Cellar in Los Altos, CA in June 1971.

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BANDSEagles

“There Was Magic When We Played Live” –
The Eagles in Colorado, 1971

December 22, 2022April 2, 2023
by Jessica
“There Was Magic When We Played Live”  – The Eagles in Colorado, 1971

In November and December 1971, the Eagles were sent to Colorado by David Geffen to develop their sound and audition for legendary producer Glyn Johns.

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Sweet Baby James

December 9, 2022May 27, 2023
by Jessica
Sweet Baby James

In December 1969, James Taylor began recording his landmark album, SWEET BABY JAMES. Randy Meisner played bass on two tracks on the album. He would later say this experience was one of the highlights of his career.

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  1. Jessica on Day On The Green 1977: The Eagles Play Music & More in OaklandMay 30, 2023

    Thanks for all the comments! I appreciate it!

  2. ShannonSF on Day On The Green 1977: The Eagles Play Music & More in OaklandMay 30, 2023

    Randy the base stealer! Who knew? I enjoyed the Japanese descriptions of the band. Great find.

  3. Melody on Day On The Green 1977: The Eagles Play Music & More in OaklandMay 29, 2023

    Another awesome article Jessica. Enjoying the blog very much! Thank you!

  4. Mark Anderson on Day On The Green 1977: The Eagles Play Music & More in OaklandMay 29, 2023

    Great work Jessica, thank you!

  5. Gwen Saubak on Day On The Green 1977: The Eagles Play Music & More in OaklandMay 29, 2023

    This is a FANTASTIC piece of work Jessica. Full of great information & pictures. Thank You so Much for all…


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Randy Meisner and Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick with executives from Epic Records, NYC, 1980. Randy is wearing a shirt for his son Dana's band, Eight Ball. The Eagles pose with Day On The Green promoter, Bill Graham, and their manager Irving Azoff, May 30th, 1977. The band played two concerts at DOTG over Memorial Day weekend. They also played a softball game. Read more about both in my new blog post: The Eagles on the campus of Southern Illinois University/Edwardsville prior to their concert at the school's "Spring Fest," May 25th, 1973. Glenn Frey had been arrested the previous night in Columbus for possession of marijuana and public intoxication. Read more here: Randy Meisner and guitarist Cary Park performing with the Roberts-Meisner Band at the Strawberry Festival in Oxnard, CA, May 21st, 1989. Randy Meisner and Glenn Frey at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, NJ, May 18th, 1974. Eagles in Stockholm, May 17th, 1977. This was the first of two nights in Sweden. The last stop on their European tour. Read more & listen to Randy sing "Take It To The Limit" on May 18th in Gothenburg: https://bit.ly/3pMHroG Randy at the Academy Of Music in New York City, May 16th, 1975. The Eagles played back-to-back shows. Dan Fogelberg opened and J.D. Souther made a guest appearance. Read more here: Randy backstage at the Expo in Portland, Maine, December 2nd, 1973. Photo by Roger Gagnon (shared with permission). See my blog post for more new photos from this show. New blog post: The Eagles in Japan, 1976. An overview of the Eagles' first tour of Japan in 1976, including the 1st known live recording of "Take It To The Limit." Plus a translated article, photos, and more. Follow the link: https://bit.ly/3WcYzAd

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