Interview with Herman & Emilie Meisner, 1980
An interview with Randy’s parents, featured in the Gering Courier on December 25th, 1980.
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Road Stories
A few entertaining vignettes from Randy’s life on the road.
Surprise Visit To KOLT Radio
In March 1983, Randy made a surprise visit to KOLT radio Scottsbluff to promo his new album.
The “High School Desperadoes” Take Chicago
In May 1975, the Eagles landed in Chicago where they played two nights at the Arie Crown Theater, appeared on the radio to debut their next single, were raffled off in a high school contest, and gave a lengthy interview to a music magazine.
Random Excerpt
This excerpt from CANYON OF DREAMS: THE MAGIC AND MUSIC OF LAUREL CANYON by Harvey Kubernik describes Randy’s arrival in California in 1966 and his introduction to the L.A. music scene.
“Coming Into Los Angeles: The Story Of The Eagles” by Pete Frame
This article from the British music magazine, Zigzag, includes a lengthy interview with Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner (mostly Bernie) by Zigzag‘s founder and editor Pete Frame. The piece also includes one of Frame’s famous “family trees,” charting the origin of the Eagles. Randy is referenced in another of Frame’s family trees charting the history of Poco (Zigzag, December 1971). See it here.
The article is not without a few discrepancies and some liberty-taking with quotes. But it is a nice, early introduction to the band from its original stars, Bernie and Randy.
Interview with the London Daily Mirror, July 1, 1994
Randy discusses being snubbed by the Eagles for their Hell Freezes Over tour in 1994.
“I thought it would be fun to get back together and have everybody play again but apparently they didn’t want me there.”
The accompanying color photo shows him posed in front of his beloved 1944 red Ford pickup truck that he purchased and had restored in the 1970s.
New York Post Interview, July 1977
An interview with Randy Meisner published in the New York Post, July 15th, 1977.
Interview With Beat Instrumental Magazine, 1973
Randy was interviewed by the London-based music magazine during the Eagles’ tour of Europe in March 1973.
The Randy Meisner Band at the Oregon Trail Lounge, 1983
On July 1st-3rd, 1983, Randy played a series of hometown concerts at the Oregon Trail Lounge in Gering, NE. Find out more about the show and see rare, never-before-seen photos.
I’ve Always Been A Dreamer: The Story of “Take It To The Limit”
From its origins to its continued legacy, the story behind Randy Meisner’s signature song.
“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.