Waylon Jennings’ SINGER OF SAD SONGS
In December 1969, Randy Meisner appeared as a session musician on the thirteenth album by one of country music’s original outlaws, Waylon Jennings.
In December 1969, Randy Meisner appeared as a session musician on the thirteenth album by one of country music’s original outlaws, Waylon Jennings.
The Eagles played a concert at Washington Park in Chicago on August 9th, 1975. The band also took a series of photos on Lake Michigan, one of which appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone.
In 2001, Randy attended a 40th anniversary celebration for the Drivin’ Dynamics in Gering, Nebraska.
The Eagles played two sold-out concerts in one night at the Academy of Music in New York City on May 16th, 1975. Dan Fogelberg opened both shows.
Through interview excerpts, Randy describes his early life and career, up until the formation of the Eagles.
Randy Meisner: A Retrospective is honored that former member of The Dynamics, Steve Cassells, has agreed to answer some of our questions. Cassells played keyboards with the band from 1964-1966. We appreciate his insight into this early part of Randy’s career.
The Eagles played the Rotterdam Ahoy on June 18th, 1975. Opening the show was Joe Walsh, only a few months before he joined the band.
Randy Meisner played the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland on May 9th, 1981, with Rosanne Cash as the opening act.
The Eagles were presented with an award in Rotterdam, and a newly-shorn Randy emerges for the final shows in Sweden.
The Eagles toured Germany as part of their 1977 European Tour. This was Randy’s second visit to the country. His first was while touring Europe […]
The Eagles performed two nights at the Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on April 30th-May 1st, 1977. Joe Walsh played the bagpipes in a kilt, and Randy’s version of “Take It To The Limit” was a highlight.
In this second installment of my series, In His Own Words, Randy talks about how he came to write or co-write some of his most treasured songs with the Eagles.
In April 1977, the Eagles were interviewed for BBC Radio 1 in London. Each member was interviewed individually, including Randy who answered questions for a full six minutes.
“In His Own Words” will be an ongoing series featuring a compilation of quotes from Randy on different subjects. In this first installment, Randy shares his thoughts on performing, both as a solo artist and with the Eagles.