Randy Meisner, co-founder of the Eagles and vocalist of "Take It To The Limit," passed away at 77 years old. He contributed significantly to the band's success.
Randy Meisner's death was confirmed on Thursday by the Eagles' official website. He provided lush harmonies in their hits like "Hotel California" and "The Best of My Love," playing an integral role in their early success.
Eagles, one of history's most successful bands, sold over 150 million albums globally and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Meisner's melodic basslines and falsetto vocals played a significant role in the band's first five albums: Eagles, Desperado, On The Border, One of These Nights, and Hotel California.
Randy Bachman of Bachman-Turner Overdrive paid tribute to Randy Meisner, expressing his condolences upon hearing of the Eagles musician's passing.
Jim Messina, who played with Buffalo Springfield, expressed gratitude for the times he spent with Randy Meisner in the 60s and later in the late 80s.
Randy Meisner, born in 1946 in Nebraska, moved to California and played in bands like Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band and Poco. He co-founded the Eagles in 1971 with Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Bernie Leadon.
Indeed, the Eagles became known for their country-tinged, laid-back West Coast pop-rock sound in the early 1970s, dominating the US airwaves. Over time, their style evolved towards a more hard rock direction.
Despite the band's success, Randy Meisner was a private and shy person who felt uncomfortable with the fame and preferred to stay out of the spotlight, as he mentioned in a 2013 Rolling Stone interview.