Solo Debut at the Golden Bear, 1978
Randy made his debut as a solo performer at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach, CA on August 25th & 26th, 1978. A live recording exists from the show.
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.
Photo Archive: Randy Meisner – Rehearsal, 1978
These photos were taken at a rehearsal on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles in 1978. Representatives from Nasty Cordless, who created the first wireless guitar transmitter system, attended the rehearsal and gave Randy and his band t-shirts for trying out their product. Many thanks to Randy’s longtime friend, Don Ullstrom, who was a member of his first solo band, for this information.
Randy Meisner
The Roxy Theater, Los Angeles
September 1-3, 1978
Photos ©Chris Walter
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.
Photo Archive: Randy Meisner & Glenn Frey, February 23rd, 1978
Location: The Bistro, Beverly Hills
Grammy party for “Hotel California,” which had won Record Of The Year. This may have been the first meeting between Randy and Glenn since Randy left the Eagles at the end of the Hotel California tour in July 1977.
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.
