Key takeaways:
- Legendary musician Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles, has died at the age of 76.
- He was known for his sweet demeanor and was affectionately referred to as “the sweetest man in the music business” by former bandmate Don Felder.
- Randy Meisner’s death marks the end of an era for the Eagles and the music industry as a whole. He will be remembered for his sweet demeanor and his contributions to the Eagles’ timeless music.
Legendary musician Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles, has died at the age of 76. The Eagles announced the news on their website Thursday, citing complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as the cause of death.
Meisner was an integral part of the Eagles, providing high harmonies to such classics as “Take It Easy” and “The Best of My Love” and singing lead on the waltz-time ballad “Take It to the Limit.” He was known for his sweet demeanor and was affectionately referred to as “the sweetest man in the music business” by former bandmate Don Felder.
Meisner had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had severe issues with alcohol, according to court records and comments made during a 2015 hearing in which a judge ordered Meisner to receive constant medical care. In 2016, he suffered a personal tragedy when his wife, Lana Rae Meisner, accidentally shot herself and died.
The Eagles, who formed in the early 1970s, went on to become one of the most popular acts in history. Meisner recorded on some of the Eagles’ most popular albums, including their self-titled debut, “Desperado,” and “Hotel California.”
Randy Meisner’s death marks the end of an era for the Eagles and the music industry as a whole. He will be remembered for his sweet demeanor and his contributions to the Eagles’ timeless music.
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