The Meisner, Swan and Rich Band was formed out of Black Tie when Jimmy Griffin left Black Tie to start another band called the Remingtons. According to Charlie (AKA Allan) Rich's website, in 1992 he joined Randy Meisner and Billy Swan, who had both remained in Black Tie. The three formed a super group, and... Continue Reading →
Electric Range reunion album produced by Randy Meisner in Dayton, Ohio – 1996
The Electric Range reunion album was produced by Randy Meisner for the Dayton, Ohio band Electric Range in 1996. When the group first formed back in 1971, they were called Starbuck. (A more complete bio is below.) In the band are Pat Aicholtz, John Alden, Robin Lamble, Billy Darnell, and Peter Bradstreet. Billy Darnell was... Continue Reading →
Fred Walecki Benefit Concert – Aug. 8-9, 2000
The Fred Walecki Benefit Concert was a 2-day event at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium for California music store owner Fred Walecki, who was diagnosed with throat cancer. It was called "A Gathering of the Clan" and was organized by Bernie Leadon and Glyn Johns. Fred Walecki was the owner of Westwood Music in Los Angeles,... Continue Reading →