Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band appeared on The Mike Douglas Show on April 8th, 1971. The episode was filmed in San Diego, CA one week earlier on April 1st.
Rick Nelson & the Stone Canyon Band played two songs, both written by Rick: “Easy To Be Free” and “Look At Mary.” Watch both of them below. Don’t miss Rick introducing the band between songs at 4:03.
Randy Meisner first met Glenn Frey & Don Henley when he filled in for Linda Ronstadt’s bassist at a place called Chuck’s Cellar in Los Altos, CA in June 1971.
These photos were taken by Ethan Russell in late 1971 or early 1972 at Bernie Leadon’s home in Topanga Canyon. Randy’s fringed jacket can be seen in photos and footage from his Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band period.
“The Eagles before their first record and hence before they were famous. They were being scouted by Glyn Johns who was by then already my dear friend. They look young and happy and not road weary.” –Ethan Russell.
