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Meisner
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I think both of them are very talented.
I came to respect the Eagles after watching the documentary. Whatever they managed to achieve, it certainly didn't come easily—at any point, before or after their greatest successes. I can totally pay tribute to that level of devotion towards any positive goal. Are they a band I like? No way. But they hung in there, and you can't run that down. And I have been TOTALLY outvoted in the marketplace in terms of their popularity. I say, Bravo!
PS,
I think Meisner got a raw deal. But, as the documentary clearly states, though he was immensely gifted, he wasn't an alpha dog at heart like the rest.
I think Meisner got a raw deal. But, as the documentary clearly states, though he was immensely gifted, he wasn't an alpha dog at heart like the rest.
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I have always liked The Eagles. I like Meisner and Schmit's playing and both had great voices.
I would have to say I'm a really big fan of the Eagles. Frey and Henley are not very nice, but the band, as a whole, really has an impressive body of work. Just my two cents.
I love the Eagles, and Randy Meisner is one of my major bass-playing influences. TBS was a perfect replacement in every respect, but Meisner is still "the guy" for me.
I didn't know about the documentary, but I'll make it a point to see it.
I didn't know about the documentary, but I'll make it a point to see it.
Ouch. His whole career trying to replace Meisner. How many albums did he play on with Poco? Did he do any writing?
...looks like Meisner was the original Poco bassist ('68-'69).
TBS was Poco's bassist between '69 thru '77.
I do not recall a dropoff with Poco after TBS joined.
I would think all these guys knew each other & hung around the same circles...
If you needed a player to replace Meisner...TBS was "the guy".
TBS was Poco's bassist between '69 thru '77.
I do not recall a dropoff with Poco after TBS joined.
I would think all these guys knew each other & hung around the same circles...
If you needed a player to replace Meisner...TBS was "the guy".
"Eagles" (not THE Eagles) ceased to exist when Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner got the boot. For that reason, I jump off the bus at Hotel California. I do dig a lot of Henley's solo material. The rest of the band (including Joe Walsh) is a snoozefest.
All MHO of course.
All MHO of course.
Not in EAGLES that I am aware of. The new guitarist (when Felder got the boot) is some session guy I've never heard of.
Please provide a link because I think you are very much mistaken.
I watched it last year on TV. Great documentary. I learned a lot.
Randy was great with them. Timothy was the only person to replace him in the band. (Eagles & Poco)
Anyone notice how old Randy looks nowadays? The years and hard living has not been kind to him. Back in the day he looked like the youngest member. Now he could pass for Henley's dad!
Randy was great with them. Timothy was the only person to replace him in the band. (Eagles & Poco)
Anyone notice how old Randy looks nowadays? The years and hard living has not been kind to him. Back in the day he looked like the youngest member. Now he could pass for Henley's dad!
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/n...ure-founding-guitarist-bernie-leadon-20130705
He just went out with them again too.
This was complete news to me too, but according to Wikipedia (I know, shame on me for citing them!)
"Original Eagles guitarist Bernie Leadon also appeared on the (2013) tour.... However it has been reported that former members Randy Meisner and Don Felder will not appear. Meisner had been invited but could not participate due to health problems, while Felder was never asked due to ongoing legal disputes with the band."
