Jimmy Buffett opened.
“Meisner’s skyscraper vocals on ‘Take It To The Limit’ were the night’s best, without doubt.” – Sean Brickell, Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and Jimmy Buffet performed at the Yes On Proposition 15 Benefit at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento. The concert was a fund-raiser for the California Nuclear Safeguards Initiative. Proposition 15 would prohibit the construction of nuclear power plants in California and limit their use. The proposition was defeated during California’s primary election held on June 8th, 1976. The bands performed without pay. Jackson Browne was initially scheduled to appear but cancelled. Jimmy Buffett took his place.
Jane Fonda with Glenn Frey outside the Eagles’ trailer. Fonda spoke at the fundraiser.
The Eagles opened for Yes.
All photos ©David Hunt
Bernie Leadon wearing a t-shirt from The Warehouse in New Orleans, where the Eagles played on July 14th, 1972.
Charlie Daniels and Potliquor also performed. This was the Eagles’ second appearance at the legendary New Orleans venue. The first was on July 14th, 1972.
The Warehouse handed out special red & white t-shirts to bands and musicians that were not available to the public. Below, Randy wearing his Warehouse shirt at a concert later in 1973.
The Eagles opened for Procol Harum.
Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner were the only band members mentioned by name in the following review from the New Orleans paper, Figaro.
Eagles backstage after the concert. Photo by David Fiske.
The Warehouse handed out special red & white t-shirts to performing musicians. These shirts were not available to the general public. Below, Randy and Bernie sporting their Warehouse shirts onstage (not at the Warehouse).
The Eagles and Commander Cody opened for the Allman Brothers Band.
Three years later, almost to the day, Randy played his final concert with the Eagles at Jeppesen Stadium on July 9th, 1977.
The Eagles played Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, SC on June 21st, 1977. Andrew Gold opened.
“Immobile, shy-looking hassist Randy Meisner steps to the mike for his one lead vocal of the evening, on ‘Take It To The Limit.’ Perhaps it’s his lack of postering, or just some quality in his voice, or just that he feels what he’s singing, but he reaches an evocative plane that no one else has touched this evming.” (Barbara Ballinger, USC Osceola, July 1, 1977)
“A personal favorite they sang was “Take It To The Limit” with Randy Meisner singing the lead with lines such as ‘When there’s nothing to believe in…still you’re coming back for more’ and ‘take it to the limit one more time.” (Linda C. Owens, The State, June 22, 1977)
Randy Meisner “a seemingly shy, introverted type with plain, straight hair who seems out of place among the more flashy, mustachioed members of the band.” Edward Fennell, Charleston News & Courier, June 25, 1977)
The Eagles played the Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh on May 9th, 1974. Jeffrey Comanor and Jesse Colin Young opened.
“Bassist Randy Meisner deserves mention here for the solid bottom lines which helped make these rockers work, as well as for the superb high harmonies he provided throughout.”
The Eagles opened for Procol Harum.
Dan Fogelberg opened.
Photos by Keith McDougall
The Eagles played New Haven, CT on March 26th, 1977. Listen to an audience recording, see rare photos, and more.
A behind-the-scenes and song-by-song look at the Eagles’ fourth studio album, ONE OF THESE NIGHTS, released in 1975.
The Eagles played the Athletic & Convocation Center at Notre Dame in South Bend, IN on July 24th, 1975. Poco was the opening act.
