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.
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.
Photographer: Downey Studio, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Location: National Guard Armory, Scottsbluff


The posed photo was also used in a 1964 newspaper ad for the Dynamics’ New Years’ Eve dance at Terry’s Arena in Scottsbluff.

Location: Ken Studio, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
These were the band’s second set of publicity photos.



Location: Terry’s Arena, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
These photos feature the original lineup of the Dynamics.
L-R: Richard Rohnke, John Ankeny, Randy Meisner (kneeling), Larry Soto


The Eagles played Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa, Florida on June 7th, 1973. REO Speedwagon opened. See photos, reviews, and listen to an audience recording.
On May 3rd, 1975, the Eagles played Kent State University on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Kent State Shootings. But it was not without controversy.
Randy’s tribute to Mother Earth was included on the Eagles’ 1975 album, ONE OF THESE NIGHTS.
The Eagles were the headliners at the third annual Ohio University Music Festival in Athens, Ohio on April 28th, 1973.
A rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the recording of Randy’s second solo album, ONE MORE SONG.
The Eagles played four nights at the Wembley Empire Pool in London on April 25-28th, 1977. It was the first gig of their European Tour.
On November 30th, 1973, the Eagles played the College Of The Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. During the show, they performed a rare 10-minute epic, written and sung by Randy, called “Wait & See,” which was originally intended for ON THE BORDER.
The inside story of the Eagles’ third album ON THE BORDER, released in 1974. It was their first album with producer Bill Szymczyk & guitarist Don Felder. The reviews called Randy’s “Is It True” the “most beautiful song on the album.”
We take a closer look at the history of Randy Meisner’s first band, The Drivin’ Dynamics, through clippings and remembrances of those who were there.
Randy Meisner was interviewed by Teen Magazine for their February 1981 issue. He talked about taking piano lessons as a kid, his early struggles in California, and his departure from the Eagles.