Randy Meisner
Randy Herman Meisner (* 8. March 1946 in Scottsbluff , Nebraska ) is an American rock - musicians of as a founding member, bassist and singer of the Eagles and previously of Poco became known.
Career start
Randy was born in Scottsbluff , Nebraska, the son of Russian-German tenant farmers and had his first appearances in 1961 at the age of fifteen with a local band called "The Dynamics". In 1965 he moved to California to tour with the band "The Poor". In 1968 he founded the band Poco with Richie Furay and Jim Messina after Furay and Messina left Buffalo Springfield . Randy Meisner can be heard on Poco's first record, Pickin 'Up the Pieces , but was kicked out of the band after disagreements with the other musicians. He then joined Ricky Nelson and his "Stone Canyon Band", with whom he celebrated his first major successes. He also played bass for James Taylor in the studio for his Sweet Baby James album. In the summer of 1971 he switched to Linda Ronstadt's backing band , where he met Don Henley , Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon , with whom he founded the Eagles at the end of 1971 .
The Eagles
After David Geffen's four musicians were signed to his label Asylum Records , they released their first album Eagles in 1972 . Meisner stayed with the Eagles for six years and can be heard on a total of five albums as bassist and (background) singer, including Hotel California . Due to problems within the band and longing for his family in Scottsbluff, Randy Meisner had been thinking of an end with the band for a long time. After a tangible argument with Glenn Frey before a concert, Randy Meisner announced his departure from the Eagles in September 1977 . He was replaced by Timothy B. Schmit , who had already succeeded him as bassist after leaving Poco.
Solo career
Randy Meisner brought out his first solo album Randy Meisner in 1978 and a second album One More Song in 1980 , which were average successes. He was also active as a studio musician for many rock stars, including James Taylor , Joe Walsh , Dan Fogelberg and Richard Marx .
In 1998, on the occasion of his entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he went on stage again with all current and former members of the Eagles to perform Take It Easy and Hotel California together .
Discography
Studio albums
year | title |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChartsChart placements (Year, title, rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks |
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US | |||
1980 | One more song |
US50 (33 weeks) US |
First published: October 1980
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1982 | Randy Meisner |
US94 (11 weeks) US |
First published: August 1982
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more publishments
- 1978: Randy Meisner
- 1991: When the Night Falls (with Black Tie)
- 2001: Meisner, Swan & Rich
- 2002: Dallas
- 2005: Love Me or Leave Me Alone
Singles
year | Title album |
Top ranking, total weeks, awardChartsChart placements (Year, title, album , rankings, weeks, awards, notes) |
Remarks |
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US | |||
1980 | Deep Inside My Heart One More Song |
US22 (16 weeks) US |
First published: October 1980
with Kim Carnes |
1981 | Hearts on Fire One More Song |
US19 (15 weeks) US |
First published: January 1981
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1982 | Never Been in Love Randy Meisner |
US28 (11 weeks) US |
First published: July 1982
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literature
- Marc Eliot: To the Limit: The Untold Story of the Eagles . Da Capo Press, 2004, ISBN 978-0-306-81398-6 .
- Don Felder with Wendy Holden: Heaven and Hell: My Life with the Eagles (1974-2001) . Hannibal, 2008, ISBN 978-3-85445-295-9 .
swell
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Meisner, Randy |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Meisner, Randy Herman (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American bass player and singer (Eagles, Poco) |
DATE OF BIRTH | March 8, 1946 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Scottsbluff , Nebraska |