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Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THIS SITE
    • CONTACT
  • BLOG
  • BANDS
    • Drivin’ Dynamics (1961-1966)
    • The Poor (1966-1968)
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • Goldrush (1970)
    • Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band (1969-1971)
    • Eagles
      • 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
    • Solo (1978-1983)
    • Roberts-Meisner Band (1987-1989)
    • Meisner, Swan & Rich (1992-1996)
    • World Classic Rockers (1997-2008)
  • DISCOGRAPHY
  • CONCERT ARCHIVE
  • ARTICLE ARCHIVE
  • INTERVIEWS
    • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
    • PRINT INTERVIEWS
  • VIDEO/AUDIO
    • Live Video Performances
    • Live Audio Recordings (1972-1977)
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE
Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THIS SITE
    • CONTACT
  • BLOG
  • BANDS
    • Drivin’ Dynamics (1961-1966)
    • The Poor (1966-1968)
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • Goldrush (1970)
    • Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band (1969-1971)
    • Eagles
      • 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
    • Solo (1978-1983)
    • Roberts-Meisner Band (1987-1989)
    • Meisner, Swan & Rich (1992-1996)
    • World Classic Rockers (1997-2008)
  • DISCOGRAPHY
  • CONCERT ARCHIVE
  • ARTICLE ARCHIVE
  • INTERVIEWS
    • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
    • PRINT INTERVIEWS
  • VIDEO/AUDIO
    • Live Video Performances
    • Live Audio Recordings (1972-1977)
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE

Jessica Buxton

Music and film researcher, blogger, cat fancier, and footnote enthusiast.
BANDSRick Nelson & The Stone Canyon BandRick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band

Travelin’ With Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band

February 6, 2023October 12, 2026
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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Top TenUncategorized

Randy’s Basses

January 26, 2023October 12, 2026
Randy’s Basses

A compilation of basses and guitars 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, 2023October 12, 2026
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, 2023October 12, 2026
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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AlbumsBANDSEaglesEagles (1972)

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

December 22, 2022October 12, 2026
“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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James Taylor/Sweet Baby JamesSessions/Appearances

Sweet Baby James

December 9, 2022September 20, 2025
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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BANDSConcert HistoryEaglesHotel California TourSongsTake It To The Limit

Nearing The End – The Eagles At Fort Worth, July 1977

December 1, 2022October 12, 2026
Nearing The End – The Eagles At Fort Worth, July 1977

The Eagles performed two nights in a row at the Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas on July 7-8, 1977. These shows marked the next to last concert appearances of Randy Meisner with the band.

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BANDSPickin' Up The PiecesPoco

“The Sound We’ve All Been Waiting For” – Pogo at the Troubadour, November 1968

November 20, 2022October 12, 2026
“The Sound We’ve All Been Waiting For” – Pogo at the Troubadour, November 1968

In November 1968, Pogo (aka Poco) played a legendary two-week stand at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. It was an appearance that would put them on the map.

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BANDSOne More SongSolo

Interview with the Houston Chronicle, February 1981

November 7, 2022October 12, 2026
Interview with the Houston Chronicle, February 1981

Randy Meisner returned to the stage in Houston, Texas on February 12th, 1981, following a two-and-a-half year absence from performing. After the show, he sat down with Dale Adamson of the Houston Chronicle for a candid backstage interview.

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BANDSPoco

Poco in TEEN SCREEN, August 1969

October 19, 2022June 6, 2026
Poco in TEEN SCREEN, August 1969

Poco visited the offices of TEEN SCREEN magazine in this rare article from 1969.

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BANDSEaglesHotel California TourSongsTake It To The LimitTop Ten

Debunking The Myths: The Knoxville 1977 Concert, “Take It To The Limit,” and Randy Meisner’s Departure From The Eagles

September 11, 2022October 12, 2026
Debunking The Myths: The Knoxville 1977 Concert, “Take It To The Limit,” and Randy Meisner’s Departure From The Eagles

The real story behind the Eagles’ 1977 Knoxville concert & Randy Meisner’s alleged refusal to sing “Take It To The Limit,” using facts from published concert reviews, plus Randy’s own words.

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Uncategorized

In His Own Words: Randy On Music & Musicians

August 6, 2022October 12, 2026
In His Own Words: Randy On Music & Musicians

Part 5 in the series

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BANDSBlack TieLearning The GameSongsWhen The Night Falls

Black Tie

July 11, 2022October 12, 2026
Black Tie

Black Tie was formed in 1985 by Randy Meisner, Jimmy Griffin and Billy Swan. They released one album together in 1985 called WHEN THE NIGHT FALLS.

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BANDSEagles

The Bicentennial in Tampa, July 4th, 1976

July 4, 2022October 12, 2026
The Bicentennial in Tampa, July 4th, 1976

The Eagles played Tampa Stadium on the bicentennial, July 4th, 1976. Fleetwood Mac & Loggins & Messina also performed. Listen to an audience recording of the Eagles’ performance.

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