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Randy Meisner
1946 - 2023
Randy Meisner
1946 - 2023
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BORN
1946
DIED
2023
Randy Meisner Obituary
Randy Meisner was a founding member of the Eagles, who played bass and sang lead vocals on such songs as "Take it to the Limit."
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64 Entries
Thomas Jones
July 27, 2025
RIP Randy Meisner
Annette Beresford
November 8, 2024
My heart is broken with the passing of Randy. A beautiful man, singer, musician who just wanted to be happy and play music. I wish I had known him personally while I was living in Colorado but his songs will live in my heart forever.
My sincere condolences to his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family members. How blessed we all were, to have this beautiful soul in all our lives.
More than a year has passed but my thoughts and prayers are with you always.
You lived your life to the limit Randy, and now you can rest in peace.
Miss you, love you
Annette
donelle williams
September 29, 2024
Oh my goodness, thank you for all the beautiful music, your lovely presence. I love your music, the lyrics - your voice and your unforgettable talent.
Sophia Soloducha
March 8, 2024
Today is Randy's birthday. I was always a fan of Eagles music in the 70's, but it wasn't until a road trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras that one of their songs really touched me and always will. "Take It To The Limit" was on the car radio. It instantly made me melancholy. At the time, and until recently, I was not aware of which band member did the solo on the song. Since hearing that Randy passed away, I have spent the past month online researching him, his talent, family and character as well as listening to his wonderful voice and watching videos. What I have learned - he was amazingly humble and loved doing his music- and not just for the money. Wish I could have met him and seen him in concert. I hope his family is proud of his influence on many people. We are so blessed that he came into the world 78 years ago. From a fellow Midwestern baby boomer in Missouri
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Scott P. Ballowe
January 22, 2024
Thanks for your offering to the world. I listen to and play your music each time I go out camping... 138 days last year. Scott Powers Ballowe
Olivia
December 12, 2023
I absolutely love this man,
utterly unforgettable voice talent and character, very time I hear him a lovely feeling comes over me, no other Artist has done that, what a gift.
Thank you Lord! for the gift of Randy Meisner, may he rest in Your loving arm through eternity.
Love you Randy.
Still grieving.
WRH
October 11, 2023
In the memory of Randy Meisner you are missed. My condolence to the Meisner family for their loss of Randy. WRH
The Knights of the Holy Eucharist
October 8, 2023
The Knights honor your life and memory. KHE
Eagle Flight,N.W.Territories
October 5, 2023
Randy you´re missed. Thank you for the good tunes. Condolence to the Meisner family for their loss which is a loss for the world. EF
The Friends of Pebble Beach
September 26, 2023
The Friends of Pebble Beach
September 26, 2023
The Friends of Pebble Beach
September 26, 2023
The Friends of Pebble Beach give condolence to the family friends and band mates and the world who lost a treasure way to soon. Rest In Peace Randy. FPB
Denise
September 9, 2023
I listen t your songs every night Randy. I'm just a fan, but from way back! I send my condolences to your family. Also to Felder,Schmidt, Bernie and other singers that appreciated you and your beautiful voice and personality. You were a rare breed
Mark Aulenbacher
August 30, 2023
sincere condolences to the Meisner family, and to friends and bands mates
cool guitar and great voice
Bev Heilbrun
August 28, 2023
Randy and I shared a couple of classes together in high school and always enjoyed our conversations,(and getting in trouble) your voice was great and now it´s time to sing in heaven! Bev Heilbrun
Grateful fan
August 20, 2023
The Golden Eagle! Rest In Paradise Randy, you've earned it. Your music and legacy will live on until the end of time. THANK YOU for being you!
Olivia
August 14, 2023
Sending sincere condolences to the Meisner family, One of the most beautiful voices I ever heard, thank you for the memories, your voice was a gift to all of us, rest in eternal peace, sweet boy.
faitht c tobin/brad j herscot
August 13, 2023
Dear Meisner Family Brad and I would like to thake this oppurtunity to express our condolences's on the loss of Randy Meisner.he'll surely be missed very much and may he rest in peace.best faith/brad
Roger Williams
August 12, 2023
All of your fans miss you. I give condolence to the Meisner family and the Eagles and countless friends for our shared loss. Roger Williams
Geoff
August 11, 2023
A truly gifted musician and humble person. The Eagles would not have been nearly as good without you! Those bass lines and vocals on everything you did were simply of the highest caliber! Thanks and rest in peace!
Steffi
August 7, 2023
I want to express my condolences to Randy's family and to the Eagles. RIP beautiful man.
Jeremy Brooks
August 6, 2023
Thank you Randy for sharing your talents and beautiful music with the world. I know you're singing in that great heavenly choir now. God bless you and your family.
Ralph Earnhardt
August 6, 2023
RIP in my friend, You'll be miss ..
Ralph Earnhardt
Silver Cloud
August 6, 2023
Silver Cloud
August 6, 2023
Silver Cloud
August 6, 2023
Randy love your old Eagle music. Condolence to your family for losing you. Rest In Peace friend. Silver Cloud
Dan Rossi
August 5, 2023
Met Randy when I went to college in Scottsbluff, pre-Eagles. Played in a band, Gold Rush, with him for about two years; he had his falling out with Poco. Have not seen him in many years but we kept in touch by phone when we could. Always considered him a genuine friend. He helped me as a drummer, I will always be grateful. We took our band to LA where he and I filled in for Henley and his bassist who had a conflicting gig. It was on that weekend gig in Palo Alto that Glen and Randy heard each other sing and independently each said to me, "That guy can really sing good!" The rest, as they say, is history. And, OMG what history!! The Eagles, fueled by Randy's incredibly high and haunting vocal harmonies gave us so many great songs. I shall never tire of hearing them. May you now know and be at peace, old friend. It was my honor and pleasure to have known you. We shall meet again...
Michael
August 4, 2023
Sad day indeed! What a talent and person. I'm praying for his children and family and hope the best for them is yet to come. Just heart broke over their loss.
M
August 4, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
Kim Beilfuss
August 3, 2023
Condolences to the family from Scottsbluff! The Kent´s and the Beilfuss´s!!
D.R. Friis
August 3, 2023
Thank you, thank you. Soar Now.
Elizabeth
August 2, 2023
You are truly missed by all your old friends in Scottsbluff County and beyond. May your sweet soul rest with the best in eternal peace in the spacious gardens of Heaven.
Elizabeth in Scottsbluff Ne
William
August 2, 2023
Kate Bell
August 2, 2023
Sweet sorrow to lose a second of the Eagles who figured so prominently in the soundtrack of a sun-tanned 70s youth, when keen home pianists & campfire guitarists knew a large part of the band catalogue in all 4-parts harmony. Soar on Randy and we'll keep reaching for the top notes you arranged to thrilling effect in a life devoted to sublime American music. Sincere condolences to friends and bands mates xxx
Alexis
August 1, 2023
I was a fan of his talent. I enjoyed the songs he wrote and his kindness to his fans. My condolences to his family. Prayers and blessings.
Friend of a friend
July 31, 2023
The world was made better the day you were born.
Eileen Stricker Jones
July 31, 2023
As a fellow Nebraskan from Gering I am sorry I never got to meet you but your music will always be cherished by all of us thank you for your gift and may you find eternal peace.
Sherry
July 31, 2023
Randy had the voice like no other. He was truly an angel here on earth. Thank you for sharing your music and your beautiful voice with us. You are truly loved by your fans and will be missed by all. The one true golden eagle, fly high Randy and sing with the angels. Love to you always you will never be forgotten.
Thomasa Strong
July 31, 2023
Randy you were a great singer your songs will live on a life time god bless you the strong family from concord new Hampshire.
Aimee Sweringen
July 31, 2023
So sorry to hear of Randy´s passing . He `s my favorite Eagle . It´s beyond me why Randy and Bernie weren´t included in the reunion in `94 . Fans would have loved that , having all the members together . Rest in peace . You´ve left us a wonderful gift !!!
Patricia Stevens
July 30, 2023
Randy was such a kind man to his fans. He signed all of my cd covers for me. I sent him a Christmas card, and he sent on back to me with a signed photo. The world is not as bright without Randy Meisner. My sincere condolences to the Meisner family.
MaryAnn (Stedillie) Schmidt
July 30, 2023
Randy, thank you for your friendship in school and beyond. I can still see you playing your guitar, and hearing your beautiful voice. Your sense of humor and kindness was inspiring. I will always treasure the picture I have of the two of us together next to your '56 Chevy. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Michael Clapper
July 30, 2023
You were always my favorite Eagle, my favorite voice. Thank you for a lifetime of beautiful music. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Randy. You will never be forgotten.
Anjelina
July 30, 2023
As a person who cared for Randy while at the hospital. He touched my heart soul & spirit with his smile and his eyes.
Needless to say; your music lives on in my heart...so many memories... Thank you Randy RIP
Jamie Chadwick
July 30, 2023
A true talent. His music has touched so many over the years and will continue as his music lives on. Prayers for his family. RIP Randy
Sandra
July 30, 2023
My deepest condolences to all who loved Randy. He was so incredibly talented and sweet. He was refreshing to watch and listen to. I pray he will rest in peace. Thank you for sharing yourself with us, Randy. You will never be forgotten.
Tee
July 30, 2023
A little piece of my heart went away today when I heard Randy died. I have such great memories from Randy. What a sweet voice...his laughter and gentleness, just an overall genuinely nice person. A sad day, for we have lost such a loved and talented singer, songwriter, and quality human being. Rest peacefully His Arms my friend. No more sadness or pain~
Kim
July 29, 2023
At 58, I grew up listening to the Eagles. I listened to their songs, but there was one in particular that I didn´t hear: Take it to the limit. I´ve been going through tough times for a long time. One day, I stumbled across the song on YouTube. For the first time, I didn´t just listen, but I heard it. I can´t explain why that song hit me so deeply. Maybe it was a reminder from Randy not to give up but to take each day, each moment, to the limit. I love you Randy. You´ve pulled on my heartstrings reading the chronicle of your life. I won´t forget you. Your music won´t let me.
Greg Frederick
July 29, 2023
I have been a fan since he was a band member of POCO. He was awesome then as well with his time with the Eagles. Both bands and Randy were trailblazers. I am glad that he was inducted into the
Rock N Roll Hall of Fame along side fellow bandmates of the Eagles. RIP
Elizabeth
July 29, 2023
I always loved Randy´s music. I was 22 yrs. old in 1971 and was particularly fond of folk/rock music of So California I lived in a suburb of Los Angeles all my life. R. I. P. Randy...
Suzanne Bera-Krajicek
July 29, 2023
Randy, great, great music and awesome bass playing. You were truly a rock star and such a kind, humble man. Thank you for the music and memories and I know your vocals are soaring high with the Heavenly Band now. You will truly be missed. Keep singing with the Angels beautiful man. Sending love to your family, friends and many fans. God Speed Randy and again, thank you for being you. God Bless
John a Madden
July 29, 2023
My Condolences to the Meisner Family, With Love & Respect. Thank you Randy for all your great music
Marjorie
July 29, 2023
I am sorry for your loss such a talented musician, Randy! May God bless you, Marjorie
Karen L Hanson
July 29, 2023
He made the music I grew up to and still listen to. What a wonderful voice and incredible talent, he will be deeply missed. Thank you, Randy, for all the great music, it made my world better.
Bill Harren
July 29, 2023
Bill Harren
July 29, 2023
Bill Harren
July 29, 2023
Randy some beautiful pictures for you. Thanks for the music and joy that you brought us with your talent. Condolence to the Meisner family and friends for their irreplaceable loss. Bill
Rhonda Newman
July 29, 2023
Randy had the most awesome vocal range. Take it to the limit still gives me chills when I listen to it. Not many vocalists can pull that off. He could and that's what I will remember most about him. My condolences to his family and his friends. Rest in peace Randy
Jennifer Baribault
July 28, 2023
RIP Sympathy Condolences
Yellowknife
July 28, 2023
Yellowknife
July 28, 2023
Yellowknife
July 28, 2023
Randy thanks for the music. I´m old enough to remember the early Eagles and you were great in that group of talent. My deep condolence to the Meisner family and your good friends for a sad loss but a joy in the afterlife now. Yellowknife of the N.W. Territories.
Lois J. Kirkpatrick-
July 28, 2023
To Randy's family;
I am so very sorry for your loss!! When experiencing my loss, I played Randy's song (on repeat) for hours and hours. It was so comforting!! Still listen to that 33 rpm record!! Very comforting, and love to all of you in the group.
Joey McGinnis
July 28, 2023
Randy was the Uncle of dear co-workers of mine. Although I never had the good fortune to meet him in person, I once had a private viewing of his automobile collection in Scottsbluff. I remember his wife also visiting our crew in Kansas. A lifetime ago. Sending love to the family. Joey.
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