Randy Meisner, Eagles Co-Founder and Singer of ‘Take It To The Limit,’ Dies at 77
variety.comThania Garcia Randy Meisner, the retired American singer and co-founding member of the Eagles, died on July 26 in Los Angeles due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a statement shared by the band on their website.
He was 77. Meisner, along with Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon, formed the Eagles in 1971. He contributed several of the rock band’s most beloved albums including “Eagles,” “Desperado,” “On The Border,” “One of These Nights,” and “Hotel California.” He also co-wrote the band’s hit song “Take It to the Limit,” which he also sang. “The Eagles are sad to report that founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away last night (July 26) in Los Angeles at age 77, due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD),” reads the band’s official statement.
The post also included the following remembrance from the Eagles: “Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band.
His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit’.” Prior to his success with the Eagles, Meisner was a bassist for the band Poco, with former Buffalo Springfield members Richie Furay and Jim Messina, and was a vocalist for Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band.
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