The Eagles' Randy Meisner remembered by former bandmates Don Felder, Joe Walsh: ‘Wicked fun memories’
29.07.2023 - 03:01
/ foxnews.com
Eagles co-founding member Randy Meisner is being remembered by former bandmates after he died at the age of 77 Wednesday. The Eagles said on their official Facebook page Meisner died from complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. "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,’" the band said in a post. The announcement of Meisner's death included a photo of Meisner, along with Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon, who formed the Eagles in 1971. Randy's former Eagles bandmate Don Felder took to Instagram to remember him as "one of the nicest, sweetest, most talented, and funniest guys" he's ever known.
"It breaks my heart to hear of his passing. His voice stirred millions of souls every time he sang Take It To The Limit.The crowd would EXPLODE with cheers and applause," Felder, who joined the band in 1974, wrote. "We had some wild and wicked fun memories together, brother.
God bless you Randy for bringing so many people joy and happiness. RIP, my friend." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Don Felder (@donfeldermusic) Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh took to Instagram Friday to remember his late bandmate. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Walsh (@joewalshofficial) "An honor and privilege to share the stage with, Randy was a great guy with an unforgettable voice.
Here's to always being a dreamer, my friend. RIP," Walsh, who joined the Eagles in 1975, captioned a picture of the duo. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis also posted a tribute Thursday night, saying on Facebook, "The Eagles were A BIG part of the soundtrack of my life.