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Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner (1946-2023)

  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THIS SITE
    • CONTACT RANDY MEISNER: A RETROSPECTIVE
    • RANDY MEISNER 101
  • BANDS
    • Drivin’ Dynamics (1961-1966)
    • The Poor
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • Goldrush
    • Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band (1969-1971)
    • Eagles (1971-1977)
      • Albums
        • Eagles (1972)
        • Desperado
        • On The Border
        • One Of These Nights
        • Hotel California
      • Concert History
        • Eagles (1972) Tour
        • Desperado Tour
        • On The Border Tour
        • One Of These Nights Tour
        • Hotel California Tour
          • European Tour 1977
    • Silverados – Randy’s backing band (1981-1982)
    • Black Tie
    • Roberts-Meisner Band (1987-1989)
    • Meisner, Swan & Rich (1992-1996)
    • World Classic Rockers (1997-2008)
  • DISCOGRAPHY
  • CONCERT ARCHIVE
  • ARTICLE ARCHIVE
  • INTERVIEWS
    • PRINT INTERVIEWS
    • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
  • PERFORMANCES
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE
Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

Randy Meisner (1946-2023)

  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT THIS SITE
    • CONTACT RANDY MEISNER: A RETROSPECTIVE
    • RANDY MEISNER 101
  • BANDS
    • Drivin’ Dynamics (1961-1966)
    • The Poor
    • Poco (1968-1969) (1989-1991)
    • Goldrush
    • Rick Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band (1969-1971)
    • Eagles (1971-1977)
      • Albums
        • Eagles (1972)
        • Desperado
        • On The Border
        • One Of These Nights
        • Hotel California
      • Concert History
        • Eagles (1972) Tour
        • Desperado Tour
        • On The Border Tour
        • One Of These Nights Tour
        • Hotel California Tour
          • European Tour 1977
    • Silverados – Randy’s backing band (1981-1982)
    • Black Tie
    • Roberts-Meisner Band (1987-1989)
    • Meisner, Swan & Rich (1992-1996)
    • World Classic Rockers (1997-2008)
  • DISCOGRAPHY
  • CONCERT ARCHIVE
  • ARTICLE ARCHIVE
  • INTERVIEWS
    • PRINT INTERVIEWS
    • TV/RADIO INTERVIEWS
  • PERFORMANCES
  • RANDY’S BASSES
  • PHOTO ARCHIVE

The Poor

BANDSRick Nelson and The Stone Canyon BandThe Poor

An Interview With Patrick Shanahan

June 14, 2023November 3, 2023
by Jessica
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.

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James Taylor/Sweet Baby JamesSessions/Appearances

Sweet Baby James

December 9, 2022August 23, 2023
by Jessica
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.

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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.

Cash Box, July 27, 1968
Cash Box, August 31, 1968
Enlargement of Cash Box photo and caption.
L-R: Allen Kemp, Pat Shanahan, Randy Meisner, Randy Naylor


1968, Allen Kemp, Los Angeles, Pat Shanahan, Randy Naylor, The Poor

Photo Archive: The Poor, 1967

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1967, Allen Kemp, John Day, Pat Shanahan, Randy Naylor, The Poor, Veeder Van Dorn

Photo Archive: The Poor, c.1966

Photographer: Henry Diltz.
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York Records publicity photo.
L-R: Pat Shanahan, Randy Naylor, Randy Meisner, John Day, Allen Kemp.

1966, Allen Kemp, Henry Diltz, John Day, Pat Shanahan, Randy Naylor, The Poor
BANDSCome Back BabyConcert HistoryShe's Got The Time, She's Got The ChangesSongsThe Poor

Time and Changes: Randy Meisner & The Poor

October 20, 2021September 1, 2023
by Jessica
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.

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BANDSDrivin' DynamicsEaglesPocoRick Nelson and The Stone Canyon BandThe PoorUncategorized

In His Own Words: Randy On His Early Days

July 12, 2021September 6, 2023
by Jessica
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.

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BANDSEagles

BBC Radio 1 interview with the Eagles, April 1977

April 25, 2021May 31, 2023
by Jessica
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.

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BANDSThe Poor

The Poor in Broadside Magazine, 1967

March 23, 2021September 1, 2023
by Jessica
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.”

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