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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
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • Goldrush
    • Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band (1969-1971)
    • Eagles (1971-1977)
      • 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
    • Silverados – Randy’s backing band (1981-1982)
    • Black Tie
    • Roberts-Meisner Band (1987-1989)
    • Meisner, Swan & Rich (1992-1996)
    • World Classic Rockers (1997-2008)
  • DISCOGRAPHY
  • CONCERT ARCHIVE
  • ARTICLE ARCHIVE
  • INTERVIEWS
    • PRINT INTERVIEWS
    • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
    • INTERVIEWS WITH THE RETROSPECTIVE
      • An Interview With Steve Cassells Of The Drivin’ Dynamics
      • An Interview With Patrick Shanahan
  • LIVE PERFORMANCES
    • Live 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
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • Goldrush
    • Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band (1969-1971)
    • Eagles (1971-1977)
      • 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
    • Silverados – Randy’s backing band (1981-1982)
    • Black Tie
    • Roberts-Meisner Band (1987-1989)
    • Meisner, Swan & Rich (1992-1996)
    • World Classic Rockers (1997-2008)
  • DISCOGRAPHY
  • CONCERT ARCHIVE
  • ARTICLE ARCHIVE
  • INTERVIEWS
    • PRINT INTERVIEWS
    • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
    • INTERVIEWS WITH THE RETROSPECTIVE
      • An Interview With Steve Cassells Of The Drivin’ Dynamics
      • An Interview With Patrick Shanahan
  • LIVE PERFORMANCES
    • Live Performances
    • Live Audio Recordings (1972-1977)
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE

Randy Meisner (1978)

Randy Meisner (1978)

Randy Goes Solo

September 14, 2024March 30, 2026
Randy Goes Solo

Randy Meisner released his first solo album in June 1978, less than a year after his departure from the Eagles. Although his debut became what he later called “a desk album,” it was one Randy felt he had to make.

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Randy Meisner (1978)

Press Kit For Randy’s 1978 Solo Debut

March 14, 2023July 28, 2025
Press Kit For Randy’s 1978  Solo Debut

This press kit for Randy’s first solo album included a bio, photos, and a rare interview.

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Photo Archive: Randy Meisner by James Shea
1978 Album Cover Session

Photographer: James Shea. Art Direction: Kosh

Randy’s vintage green Mercury was used in the photos.

An uncropped version of the photo used in the gatefold also appeared on the picture sleeve for “I Really Want You Here Tonight.”

A different pose was used for this ad in the Los Angeles Times, September 3rd, 1978.

Los Angeles Times, September 3, 1978

1978, James Shea, Kosh, Randy Meisner (1978)
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