“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.
The following article appeared in the June 7th, 1967 issue of Broadside, a Boston-based folk music magazine. The Poor are described as “five groovy young men,” whose “vocal blend is intricate, funky, and lots of fun.”
The Eagles played the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on November 12th and De Doelen in Rotterdam on the 13th. The group also received an award and took a set of famous photos.
The Eagles played Wetherby Gymnasium on the campus of Morehead State University in Morehead, KY on December 4th, 1973. McKendree Spring opened.
Poco Fan Club questionnaires from circa 1969 include handwritten responses from all the band members except Jim Messina.
The Eagles played Freeborn Hall at UC Davis on November 15th, 1972. Linda Ronstadt was also on the bill.
The Eagles played two sold-out nights at Richfield Coliseum in Cleveland, OH on March 31st & April 1st, 1977. Jimmy Buffett was the opening act.
Opening for the Eagles were FLC students, Sam Vann and John Mascaro, as well as the Talbot Brothers.
Randy played the legendary Cinci nightclub the night before his 35th birthday. The opening act was Cincinnati Bengal-turned-country singer, Mike Reid.
