Black Tie was a country rock super group formed by Randy Meisner, Jimmy Griffin, and Billy Swan in 1985. Jimmy Griffin was a former member of Bread, and Billy Swan had the hit single "I Can Help". Rob Perkin (Executive Producer) and Reggie Fisher (Producer) started talking about the idea of putting together a group... Continue Reading →
Great Mississippi River Balloon Race in Natchez, MS – Oct. 15-17, 1993
The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race was held at the beautiful Rosalie Bicentennial Gardens in downtown Natchez October 15-17, 1993. This event was the 8th annual balloon race festival. A record attendance was expected of over 15,000 visitors, with some visitors coming from Louisiana. Randy's band (under the name Randy Meisner Band for this event)... Continue Reading →
Meisner, Swan and Rich performed at the Palomino Club in North Hollywood – June 30, 1995
Meisner, Swan and Rich performed at the Palomino Club which was located in North Hollywood on June 30, 1995. It was a popular club for both musicians and patrons. It was known as the "world-famous Palomino Club" and was open from 1949-1995. So, Randy, Billy, and Charlie Jr. played there the year it closed. The... Continue Reading →
National Association of Broadcasters in Las Vegas – Apr. 19, 2005
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) coordinates the annual NAB show. It's an annual trade show and takes place in April at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Orban Corp. was in charge of the entertainment for the NAB show for 2005, so on April 19, 2005, Randy Meisner, Charlie Rich Jr., and Billy Swan... Continue Reading →