Randy Meisner, bassist, vocalist and founding member of the legendary band The Eagles passed away at the age of 77. The musician had been suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for years and died from complications.
Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles who wrote and sang “Take it to the Limit,” died on Wednesday. He was 77 years old.https://t.co/gP8l4rDNqz
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) July 28, 2023
An "astonishing" vocal range
The band's website announced the sad news in a press release. "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 release 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.’
Born March 8, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Meisner began his musical career as a bassist and vocalist with Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band. Later he joined the country rock band Poco.
Meisner became successful in 1971 when he, alongside Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Bernie Leadon, formed The Eagles. In 1998 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The musician appeared on the band's albums Eagles, Desperado, On The Border, One of These Nights and Hotel California.
