An Interview With Patrick Shanahan
Drummer Patrick Shanahan, founding member of Denver’s Soul Survivors, their offshoot, The Poor, and later Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band, generously shared his memories with me about his life and career.
Sweet Baby James
In December 1969, James Taylor began recording his landmark album, SWEET BABY JAMES. Randy Meisner played bass on two tracks on the album. He would later say this experience was one of the highlights of his career.
THE POOR
Decca Records Promotional Seminar, Los Angeles
August 7-11, 1968
The Poor were among several acts on the Decca label who served as entertainment for the conference.
L-R: Allen Kemp, Pat Shanahan, Randy Meisner, Randy Naylor
Photo Archive: The Poor, c.1966
Photographer: Henry Diltz.
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L-R: Pat Shanahan, Randy Naylor, Randy Meisner, John Day, Allen Kemp.
Time and Changes: Randy Meisner & The Poor
An overlooked, yet pivotal, period of Randy Meisner’s career took place between 1966 and 1968 when he was a member of the short-lived, Denver garage rock band, The Poor. Here, I hope to provide a comprehensive look at the band’s origins and brief existence on the L.A. music scene during the Summer Of Love.
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.
BBC Radio 1 interview with the Eagles, April 1977
Forty-four years ago this week, the Eagles gave an interview for BBC Radio 1 in London shortly after their arrival to kick off their European tour. Each member is interviewed individually, including Randy who answers questions for a full six minutes.
The Poor in Broadside Magazine, 1967
The following article appeared in the June 7th, 1967 issue of Broadside, a Boston-based folk music magazine. The Poor are described as “five groovy young men,” whose “vocal blend is intricate, funky, and lots of fun.”