Randy Meisner

Randall Herman Meisner (March 8, 1946 – July 26, 2023) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and founding member of the Eagles. Throughout his professional musical career, Meisner's main role was that of bassist and backing high-harmony vocalist as a group member and session musician. He co-wrote and provided lead vocals on the Eagles hit song "Take It to the Limit".

Randy Meisner
Meisner in 1978
Background information
Birth nameRandall Herman Meisner
Born(1946-03-08)March 8, 1946
Scottsbluff, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedJuly 26, 2023(2023-07-26) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • Bass guitar
  • vocals
  • guitar
Years active1961–2008, 2020
LabelsAsylum, Epic, Rev-Ola Records, York
Formerly of
Spouse(s)
Jennifer Lee Barton
(m. 1963; div. 1981)
    Lana Rae
    (m. 1996; died 2016)
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