Randy Meisner

Born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, on March 8, 1946, Randy Meisner was an American musician, singer, songwriter and founding member of the Eagles. From 1961 to 1965, Meisner played bass and sang with a local band named The Dynamics. Early in 1966, Meisner moved to California with a band named The Soul Survivors, later to be renamed The Poor. In May 1968, Meisner joined Poco (originally named Pogo). In April 1969, Meisner joined Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band. In September 1971, Meisner, Henley, Frey and Leadon formed the Eagles. Following his departure from the Eagles in 1977, Meisner went on to release solo albums in 1978 ("Randy Meisner") and 1980 ("One More Song"). Throughout the early 1980s, he toured with his band, Randy Meisner & the Silverados. In 1985, Meisner became part of Black Tie. From 1987 to 1989, Meisner and Rick Roberts formed the Roberts-Meisner Band. Meisner reunited with the Drivin' Dynamics for a performance in 2000. On August 27, 2020, Meisner appeared (via video) from his home, singing back-up harmony with Furay and his band on the Buffalo Springfield song "For What It's Worth." On October 30, 2020, Meisner made a second remote appearance, singing background vocals with Richie's band. On July 25, 2023, Randy Meisner died due to complications associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at the age of 77.