This website highlights Randy Meisner's musical career and legacy. There are many posts related to Randy's history as the original bass player with the Eagles. There's also posts about his other bands (both before and after the Eagles) like: The Drivin' Dynamics; Soul Survivors; The Poor; Poco; Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band; Roberts Meisner Band; Meisner, Swan and Rich; The Silverados; World Classic Rockers; and his solo career.
The Carolina Coliseum Eagles concert in Columbia, SC was just a few days after their July 29 concert at the Mississippi River Festival in Edwardsville, IL. Jimmy Buffett opened for this Carolina Coliseum concert, and this was part of the 'One of These Nights' tour. The Coliseum is part of the University of South Carolina.... Continue Reading →
The Hughes Stadium Eagles Concert in Sacramento was Joe Walsh's second appearance in the U.S. as an official Eagle. His first appearance was at Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Feb. 12, 1976. The Sacramento concert was May 1, 1976 at Hughes Stadium (an outdoor stadium on the campus of Sacramento City College) and was... Continue Reading →
Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY was the venue for the Eagles sold-out concerts of March 15-16, 1977. Glenn is wearing a New York Islanders hockey shirt. The Islanders played at the Coliseum from 1972-2015. This was the second stop of a 15-date tour. The Eagles performed at Madison Square Garden on March 18. Then on... Continue Reading →
This Madison Square Garden Eagles concert was the Eagles' first MSG appearance in New York City, and it was just three days before the Capital Centre concert in Largo, MD. Jimmy Buffett was their opening act. "The event of the evening came with bassist Randy Meisner's stunning vocalization of 'Take It To The Limit'. In... Continue Reading →
The Eagles were at the War Memorial Auditorium in Rochester, NY on March 19, 1977 to perform before a sell-out crowd. This was the fourth stop of the Eagles' eastern U.S. tour during March. Two stops in Canada were also included in the tour schedule. March 15-16 they were at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale,... Continue Reading →
The New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum Eagles concert was in New Haven, CT on March 26, 1977. About 10,000 fans were in attendance at this venue, and Jimmy Buffett opened for the Eagles. Take It To the Limit was said to be a flawless performance. Lynn Nicolari won a backstage pass to the Eagles concert... Continue Reading →
This Maple Leaf Gardens concert in Toronto, Ontario was the day after the Forum concert in Montreal and just a few days after the Capital Centre shows in Landover, Maryland. It was one of the last concerts before the Eagles' overseas tour of England, Scotland, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden in April and May. These shows... Continue Reading →
The Richfield Coliseum Eagles concert was a two-night event spanning March 31 and April 1, 1977 (Thursday and Friday). Jimmy Buffett was the opening act both nights, and total attendance for both nights was almost 38,000. The Coliseum was located in Richfield Township, Ohio (between Cleveland and Akron). The Eagles were also at the Coliseum... Continue Reading →
The Miami Baseball Stadium Eagles concert took place on July 2, 1977 before a sell-out crowd. It was the evening after the Savannah Civic Center show of July 1, 1977 and one of Randy Meisner's last appearances with the Eagles. This was near the end of the Hotel California tour. There were two opening acts...first... Continue Reading →
The Rock Super Bowl II at the Tangerine Bowl in Orlando was on July 3, 1977. Hall & Oates, Jimmy Buffett, and Andrew Gold were also on the bill, with Andrew Gold opening. About 46,000 fans turned up to hear the Eagles, who headlined this show. There were 20 Rock Super Bowl concerts, and they... Continue Reading →
The Fort Worth Eagles concert with Jimmy Buffett opening for the Eagles was at the Tarrant County Convention Center. This two-day concert July 7-8 in Fort Worth was the night before the infamous Houston concert of July 9 where it's rumored that Randy and Glenn got into another fight backstage, and it was a few... Continue Reading →
The Eagles Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction was Jan. 12, 1998. It was the 13th annual Hall of Fame induction, and it was held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. This was the first year of eligibility for the Eagles. All seven Eagles were inducted by Jimmy Buffett, and all seven... Continue Reading →