Interview with Herman & Emilie Meisner, 1980
An interview with Randy’s parents, featured in the Gering Courier on December 25th, 1980.
From Scottsbluff To The Sunset Strip
Randy Meisner was a farm boy, who discovered his natural gift for singing at an early age. He had visions of going to California, where “all musicians from the Midwest dreamed of being.” Here we trace his origins, going back to the Volga region of Russia, to his upbringing in rural Nebraska, all the way to the Sunset Strip.
“High-Flying Bird” – A 1991 Interview
Randy talks about his life and career in this rare 1991 interview with the Scottsbluff Star-Herald’s “Prairie Magazine.”
Eagles In Denver, 1976
The Eagles played Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado on August 8th, 1976. Several members of his family were in attendance, including his wife, children, and parents.
“Randy Meisner Comes Home”: Gering, Nebraska, 1995
Randy Meisner: A Retrospective is proud to debut this rare, hour-long film by Richard Randall, which features never-before-seen interview and concert footage from 1995.
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Pogo’s Electric Cowboy, Omaha, NE, March 1, 1981
On March 1st, 1981, Randy played Pogo’s Electric Cowboy in Omaha in his home state of Nebraska.
Attending the show that night were Randy’s parents, Herman and Emilie, who had made the trip from his hometown of Scottsbluff. After the show, his parents stood on stage with him onstage as Randy was given the keys to the city by Carol Veys, daughter of Mayor Al Veys. Not to be left out, Randy’s mom was given a silver plate engraved with the city seal. Randy thanked Ms. Veys with a kiss on the cheek and, since it was her 25th birthday, presented her with a cake.
In the lead up to the concert, Randy was interviewed by Steve Millburg from the Omaha World-Herald where he discussed living in Palm Springs and his decision not to retire from music after he left the Eagles (“I could have.”)
The Dynamics From Scottsbluff
We take a closer look at the history of Randy Meisner’s first band, The Drivin’ Dynamics, through clippings and remembrances of those who were there.
In His Own Words: Randy On His Early Days
Through interview excerpts, Randy describes his early life and career, up until the formation of the Eagles.