DER US-AMERIKANISCHE BASSIST, SÄNGER UND SONGWRITER RANDY MEISNER (EAGLES) IST GESTORBEN

Der am 8. März 1946 in Scottsbluff (Nebraska) geborene US-amerikanische Bassist, Sänger und Songwriter Randy Meisner (Bild) ist am 26. Juli 2023 in Los Angeles gestorben. Er war zusammen mit Don Henley, Glenn Frey und Bernie Leadon Gründungsmitglied der Eagles und zuvor bei der Band Poco tätig. Meisner war u.a. Co-Autor des Erfolgs-Songs «Take It to the Limit» der Eagles, den er auch sang. Meisner war als Studiomusiker für viele Stars wie Rickie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Joe Walsh, Dan Fogelberg und Richard Marx aktiv und unternahm auch eine Solokarriere.

Bild: Randy Meisner 1977 mit den Eagles, «Take It to the Limit» © Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF_d4wEuOUg

Rest In Peace Randy Meisner

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).

As the original bass player for the pioneering country-rock group, Poco, Randy was at the forefront of the musical revolution that began in Los Angeles, in the late 1960s. 

In 1971, Randy, along with Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon, formed the Eagles and contributed to the band’s albums, Eagles, Desperado, On The Border, One of These Nights, and Hotel California. He was inducted with the Eagles into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

«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.

Prior to Poco, he was bassist and vocalist with Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band.

https://eagles.com/blogs/news/rest-in-peace-randy-meisner 

Randy Meisner, Eagles Co-Founder and ‘Take It to the Limit’ Singer, Dead at 77

Bassist, known for his signature upper register, died of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease

Angie Martoccio

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/randy-meisner-eagles-dead-obituary-1234796423/

Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as «Take It Easy» and «The Best of My Love» and stepped out front for the waltz-time ballad «Take It to the Limit,» has died, the band said Thursday.

Hillel Italie  |  The Associated Press

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/07/27/randy-meisner-dead-eagles-bassist/70482601007/ 

Meisner, along with Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon, formed the Eagles in 1971. He played bass and sang on several of the rock band’s most beloved albums including «Eagles,» «Desperado,» «On The Border,» «One of These Nights,» and «Hotel California.» He co-wrote the band’s hit song «Take It to the Limit,» which he also sang.

Thania Garcia

https://variety.com/2023/music/news/randy-meisner-dead-eagles-co-founder-1235681972/

Videos:

The Eagles – Randy Meisner – Take It To The Limit, 1977

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF_d4wEuOUg

Eagles – Hotel California (Live 1977) (Official Video) [HD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09839DpTctU

Mehr:

https://eagles.com/blogs/news/rest-in-peace-randy-meisner 

https://www.discogs.com/de/artist/350510

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/randy-meisner-mn0000394931

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Meisner

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Meisner

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