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Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THIS SITE
    • CONTACT RANDY MEISNER: A RETROSPECTIVE
  • BANDS
    • Drivin’ Dynamics (1961-1966)
    • The Poor
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • 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
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
  • PERFORMANCES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE
  • SONGBOOKS/TOUR BOOKS
Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THIS SITE
    • CONTACT RANDY MEISNER: A RETROSPECTIVE
  • BANDS
    • Drivin’ Dynamics (1961-1966)
    • The Poor
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • 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
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
  • PERFORMANCES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE
  • SONGBOOKS/TOUR BOOKS
BANDSConcert HistoryEaglesHotel California TourSongsTake It To The Limit

Nearing The End – The Eagles At Fort Worth, July 1977

December 1, 2022February 16, 2023
by Jessica
Nearing The End – The Eagles At Fort Worth, July 1977

The Eagles performed two nights in a row at the Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas on July 7-8, 1977. These shows marked the next to last concert appearances of Randy Meisner with the band.

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BANDSPickin' Up The PiecesPoco

“The Sound We’ve All Been Waiting For” – Pogo at the Troubadour, November 1968

November 20, 2022November 20, 2022
by Jessica
“The Sound We’ve All Been Waiting For” – Pogo at the Troubadour, November 1968

In November 1968, Pogo (aka Poco) played a legendary two-week stand at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. It was an appearance that would put them on the map.

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AlbumsBANDSOne More SongSilverados

Interview with the Houston Chronicle, February 1981

November 7, 2022December 24, 2022
by Jessica
Interview with the Houston Chronicle, February 1981

Randy Meisner returned to the stage in Houston, Texas in February 1981, following a two-and-a-half year absence. After the show, he sat down for a rare, candid interview with Dale Adamson of the HOUSTON CHRONICLE.

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BANDSPoco

Poco in TEEN SCREEN, August 1969

October 19, 2022November 4, 2022
by Jessica
Poco in TEEN SCREEN, August 1969

Poco visited the offices of TEEN SCREEN magazine in this rare article from 1969.

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BANDSEaglesHotel California TourSongsTake It To The Limit

Debunking The Myths: The Knoxville 1977 Concert, “Take It To The Limit,” and Randy Meisner’s Departure From The Eagles

September 11, 2022February 18, 2023
by Jessica
Debunking The Myths: The Knoxville 1977 Concert, “Take It To The Limit,” and Randy Meisner’s Departure From The Eagles

The real story behind the Knoxville 1977 concert, using facts from published reviews, plus Randy’s own words.

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In His Own Words: Randy On Music & Musicians

August 6, 2022March 19, 2023
by Jessica
In His Own Words: Randy On Music & Musicians

Part 5 in the series

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BANDSBlack TieBlack TieLearning The GameSongsWhen The Night Falls

Black Tie

July 11, 2022March 28, 2023
by Jessica
Black Tie

Black Tie was formed in 1985 by Randy Meisner, Jimmy Griffin and Billy Swan. They released one album together in 1985 called WHEN THE NIGHT FALLS.

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BANDSEaglesMidnight FlyerSongsTake It To The LimitToo Many Hands

The Bicentennial in Tampa, July 4th, 1976

July 4, 2022February 8, 2023
by Jessica
The Bicentennial in Tampa, July 4th, 1976

A crowd of nearly 40,000 packed Tampa Stadium on America’s 200th anniversary for “4th Of July Jubilation,” an outdoor concert featuring The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Loggins & Messina.

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Featuring Randy Meisner: More Sessions & Guest Appearances

May 15, 2022November 30, 2022
by Jessica
Featuring Randy Meisner: More Sessions & Guest Appearances

Five tracks that feature Randy as a background/harmony vocalist are highlighted.

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BANDSConcert HistoryEaglesOne Of These Nights Tour

“Tin Soldiers & Nixon Coming”:
The Eagles At Kent State

May 3, 2022May 3, 2023
by Jessica
“Tin Soldiers & Nixon Coming”:  The Eagles At Kent State

Forty-seven years ago today, the Eagles played Kent State University on the eve of the 5th anniversary of the Kent State Shootings. But it was not without controversy.

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BANDSConcert HistoryEaglesOne Of These NightsOne Of These Nights TourSongsToo Many Hands

“Too Many Hands”

April 22, 2022April 19, 2023
by Jessica
“Too Many Hands”

Randy’s tribute to Mother Earth was included on the Eagles’ 1975 album, ONE OF THESE NIGHTS.

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BANDSConcert HistoryDesperado TourEagles

Ohio University Music Festival, April 28th, 1973

March 30, 2022April 28, 2023
by Jessica
Ohio University Music Festival, April 28th, 1973

The Eagles were the headliners at the third annual Ohio University Music Festival in Athens, Ohio, less than two weeks after the release of their second album, DESPERADO.

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BANDSDeep Inside My HeartSilveradosSongs

“That’s A Cut.” One Night In The Studio With Randy Meisner and Val Garay

March 24, 2022December 27, 2022
by Jessica
“That’s A Cut.” One Night In The Studio With Randy Meisner and Val Garay

A rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the recording of Randy’s second solo album, ONE MORE SONG.

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BANDSConcert HistoryEaglesEuropean Tour 1977Hotel California Tour

European Tour 1977, Part One: London

March 5, 2022April 25, 2023
by Jessica
European Tour 1977, Part One: London

The European Tour kicks off with four nights at the Wembley Empire Pool in London.

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AlbumsBANDSCertain Kind Of FoolConcert HistoryDesperado TourEaglesOn The BorderSongsTryin'Wait & See

“Wait & See”: Randy’s Lost Song & The College Of The Holy Cross

February 22, 2022November 30, 2022
by Jessica
“Wait & See”: Randy’s Lost Song & The College Of The Holy Cross

In front of a small audience at the College Of The Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, the Eagles performed a 10-minute epic, written and sung by Randy, called “Wait & See,” which was originally intended for ON THE BORDER.

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    Randy the base stealer! Who knew? I enjoyed the Japanese descriptions of the band. Great find.

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Randy Meisner and Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick with executives from Epic Records, NYC, 1980. Randy is wearing a shirt for his son Dana's band, Eight Ball. The Eagles pose with Day On The Green promoter, Bill Graham, and their manager Irving Azoff, May 30th, 1977. The band played two concerts at DOTG over Memorial Day weekend. They also played a softball game. Read more about both in my new blog post: The Eagles on the campus of Southern Illinois University/Edwardsville prior to their concert at the school's "Spring Fest," May 25th, 1973. Glenn Frey had been arrested the previous night in Columbus for possession of marijuana and public intoxication. Read more here: Randy Meisner and guitarist Cary Park performing with the Roberts-Meisner Band at the Strawberry Festival in Oxnard, CA, May 21st, 1989. Randy Meisner and Glenn Frey at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, NJ, May 18th, 1974. Eagles in Stockholm, May 17th, 1977. This was the first of two nights in Sweden. The last stop on their European tour. Read more & listen to Randy sing "Take It To The Limit" on May 18th in Gothenburg: https://bit.ly/3pMHroG Randy at the Academy Of Music in New York City, May 16th, 1975. The Eagles played back-to-back shows. Dan Fogelberg opened and J.D. Souther made a guest appearance. Read more here: Randy backstage at the Expo in Portland, Maine, December 2nd, 1973. Photo by Roger Gagnon (shared with permission). See my blog post for more new photos from this show. New blog post: The Eagles in Japan, 1976. An overview of the Eagles' first tour of Japan in 1976, including the 1st known live recording of "Take It To The Limit." Plus a translated article, photos, and more. Follow the link: https://bit.ly/3WcYzAd

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