1966 - Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Photo Archive: The Poor, 1966

Photo was possibly taken by Henry Diltz, who took some early photos of the band, according to Randy. The image appears to have been shot outdoors, which matches Diltz’s style.

York Records publicity photo.
L-R: Pat Shanahan, Randy Naylor, Randy Meisner, John Day, Allen Kemp.

1966, Allen Kemp, Henry Diltz, John Day, Pat Shanahan, Randy Naylor, The Poor

BANDS Come Back Baby Concert History She's Got The Time, She's Got The Changes Songs The Poor

Time and Changes: Randy Meisner & The Poor

October 20, 2021August 14, 2026

An overlooked, yet pivotal, period of Randy Meisner’s career took place between 1966 and 1968 when he was a member of the short-lived, Denver garage rock band, The Poor. Here, I hope to provide a comprehensive look at the band’s origins and brief existence on the L.A. music scene during the Summer Of Love.