The World Classic Rockers in Las Cruces, New Mexico with Randy Meisner were at the “Rock the Night Away” concert on September 26. 1997. The concert was held in the Pan American Center on the campus of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. A band called “The Refreshments” was also on the bill.
The World Classic Rockers is a rock supergroup that was founded in 1995 by Nick St. Nicholas of Steppenwolf. The member lineup rotates and changes depending on the availability of a musician at any given time. The band members that were at this show were:
- Randy Meisner of Poco and the Eagles
- Bobby Kimball of Toto
- Denny Laine of the Moody Blues and Wings
- Michael Monarch of Steppenwolf
- Nick St. Nicholas of Steppenwolf
“People can expect to hear the hits people often request even though they weren’t top ten hits.”
El Paso Times (El Paso, TX) – Sept. 26, 1997
1997 publicity photos taken in Westlake and Los Angeles, CA
Jim Steinfeldt, photographer
More of the WCR publicity photos can be seen on this page
World Classic Rockers in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Pan Am Center on New Mexico State University campus
Capacity is 12,482
The talent up on the stage during the WCR gigs. The soundtrack to my youth! I’m so glad that Randy was able to perform “Try and Love Again” after he left the Eagles. It is such a great song!
“Try and Love Again” is the favorite of so many of Randy’s fans. I love it, too!