
Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band
Mister Kelly’s, Chicago, IL
February 22-March 7, 1971
This was most likely Randy’s last touring date with The Stone Canyon Band.



This was most likely Randy’s last touring date with The Stone Canyon Band.
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.
In November and December 1971, the Eagles were sent to Colorado by David Geffen to develop their sound and audition for legendary producer Glyn Johns.
Photographer: Ethan Russell
Location: Bernie Leadon’s home in Topanga Canyon.
“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.
Photographer: Eve Babitz
Location: Corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, CA.
The location as it appears today. This fountain also appears in the background of a photo of Poco taken in 1968.