The Eagles have confirmed the death of founding member Randy Meisner at the age of 77. Meisner was a bassist and vocalist for the band, playing a crucial role in their early success. He joined the Eagles in 1971 and contributed to some of their biggest hits, including “Take It to the Limit.” However, Meisner left the band in 1977 due to personal reasons. Despite his departure, his impact and talent have left a lasting legacy in the world of music. The news of his passing has saddened both fans and fellow band members..
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Randy Meisner, who was a co-founding member of legendary rock band the Eagles and served as a bassist and vocalist, has died, according to an announcement on the band’s official site. He was 77.
“The Eagles are sad to report that founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away last night (July 26) in Los Angeles at age 77, due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD),” the statement, posted on Thursday, read.
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band. His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit,’” said the Eagles.
Meisner’s musical career began with Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band as their vocalist and bassist. He later joined country-rock band Poco as their original bass player in the 1960s before forming the Eagles in 1971 with the band’s original members, Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Bernie Leadon.
Meisner contributed to some of the most iconic songs from the Eagles, including “Try and Love Again” and “Take it to the Limit,” and is credited for his work on albums including “Eagles,” “Desperado,” “On The Border,” “One of These Nights,” and “Hotel California.”
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 with the Eagles.
Randy Meisner, co-founding member of the Eagles and bassist/vocalist, has passed away at the age of 77. The band posted a statement on their official site announcing his death, stating that he died due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Meisner was a key part of the Eagles’ early success and his vocal range was noted for his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit.’ Prior to joining the Eagles, Meisner was a member of Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band and country-rock band Poco. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Eagles in 1988.
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