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bttncrt
12-04-2011, 02:20 AM
Hello everyone, it seems that Jennifer Meisner, Randy's first wife, is presently writing a book. Quoted verbatim from the Hiram Scott College website is Jennifer's entry:

"Jennifer Meisner

"Occupation: Artist/writer

"Activities: Too complicated to explain here, in the process of writing a book. I was married to Randy Meisner of the super group 'The Eagles' and traveled on the road for a few years. We were divorced in 1981. During the time I worked at Hiram Scott, Randy ended up moving to Hollywood with his then group 'Soul Survivors' out of Denver. Hiram Scott hosted a concert with 'The Back Porch Majority', they were instrumental in moving them to the Hollywood and the rest is history."

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

bttncrt

whitcap
12-04-2011, 12:01 PM
Thanks bttncrt. She had posted a comment about it on Jack Tempchin's facebook page a while back but I felt weird reposting it after seeing it on facebook. I was gonna wait until something popped up on a site that was more public. Looks like you beat me to it :thumbsup:

Topkat
12-04-2011, 12:41 PM
I think her book should be really interesting. I wondered how the wives of these guys handled things that were seemingly pretty outta control.
How would you feel if married to one of these guys about those 3E parties??? Yikes, I don't think I could have possibly handled it... No matter how much you love someone, there is just so much a person could take of that kind of behavior!

Henley Honey
12-04-2011, 04:05 PM
I don't know how amicable or nasty their divorce was, but that would be a deciding factor for me as to whether I would read her book or not.

If it was particularly contentious, then I'd have to say no. I'd rather not read about someone's dirty laundry or a biased account of their time together. But if it was an unbiased, factual story of her experiences with her husband and the band, then I'm all in.

whitcap
12-04-2011, 06:28 PM
I'm not sure how amicable or nasty their divorce was but it was 30 years ago. Also in the comment I saw on Tempchin's FB page she said their oldest son was writing it with her so there'll be stories from his perspective too.

Glennsallnighter
12-05-2011, 07:28 AM
Interesting that she still goes by the surname 'Meisner' after being divorced for 30 years!

TimothyBFan
12-05-2011, 08:55 AM
Not really sure how I feel about a book written by an ex-wife, divorced for over 30 years, of any of the Eagles. Will hold out till I hear more before I commit to reading this one.

bttncrt
12-05-2011, 08:22 PM
I agree ... dirty laundry, no ... but to write a completely unbiased account is almost impossible for anyone to do. I'm sure Jennifer would mention the loneliness, frustration, and hurt that would inevitably accompany marriage to a largely absent husband/father musician. One wonders why Randy's wife and children didn't move to L.A. so the entire family could be together more often, but perhaps family ties and support, an established home, and schooling, among other things, kept them in Nebraska, or maybe neither of the parents wanted their children to be raised in L.A.

I've never read one word of complaint by Randy toward Jennifer before, during, or after their divorce, so perhaps it was an amiable, though undoubtedly painful, parting. Randy did not contest forty per cent of his royalties going to Jennifer, though he did refuse to pay taxes on those royalties assigned to his ex-wife, stating that she was responsible for paying her own taxes on her own income, when Jennifer had unsuccessfully sued Randy to do so. Hopefully this situation did not remained contentious.

I'm hoping that Jennifer will give readers an idea of what the younger Randy was like -- the man, the person, not just the "rock star." He does seem like an extremely sweet, gentle man, and he and Jennifer were high school sweethearts who remained married for a remarkably long time, especially considering the circumstances involved. I'm delighted to hear that one of their sons will also assist in writing this book, and hopefully their other children, grandchildren, family members, friends, colleagues, and fellow musicians will make contributions too.

If anyone hears when the book is to be published, please let us know!

Bettina C. (bttncrt)

Ive always been a dreamer
12-05-2011, 08:31 PM
I don't know how amicable or nasty their divorce was, but that would be a deciding factor for me as to whether I would read her book or not.

If it was particularly contentious, then I'd have to say no. I'd rather not read about someone's dirty laundry or a biased account of their time together. But if it was an unbiased, factual story of her experiences with her husband and the band, then I'm all in.

My thoughts exactly! I also think it's a good sign if it's true that one of the son's will help author the book. Assuming he is on good terms with his father, that will, hopefully, give the book a different perspective.

sodascouts
12-05-2011, 09:43 PM
I guess we'll have to wait and see.

bttncrt
12-05-2011, 11:01 PM
You're right, Dreamer. Having two family members as co-writers, especially with a dual female/male perspective, can only add to the book. Maybe I'm wrong, but I just don't see the mother and son ganging up together against Randy. Wonder what Randy thinks about the upcoming book ... maybe he'll even have some input? That would be great! Also hope the book will have some photos of Randy in boyhood, and even as a baby (bet he was a cute one!).

Tony Trout
09-01-2013, 12:17 PM
Interesting that she still goes by the surname 'Meisner' after being divorced for 30 years!


Well, Priscilla Presley still goes by her married name - even though she divorced Elvis on October 9, 1973. But, that's a WHOLE different ballgame......

DJ
04-23-2014, 05:10 PM
Well, Priscilla Presley still goes by her married name - even though she divorced Elvis on October 9, 1973. But, that's a WHOLE different ballgame......
I think it's a simple answer to why she kept Meisner, she didn't remarry and she had children with him. A lot of woman do that for the sake of the children. What I've seen of her's it's Jennifer Barton-Meisner.

MaryCalifornia
04-23-2014, 08:34 PM
Can anyone confirm that Randy was married at 14? I swear that's what it says in To The Limit. We know that book contains some inaccuracies...

randysgirl
04-23-2014, 11:14 PM
Can anyone confirm that Randy was married at 14? I swear that's what it says in To The Limit. We know that book contains some inaccuracies...

I have read on several internet biographies that he was 17, senior year of high school and I think his wife was a year older.

sodascouts
04-24-2014, 12:32 AM
I thought it was 17. I've heard as early as 15 before, but i think that book has it wrong at 14.

DJ
04-24-2014, 03:09 PM
I thought it was 17. I've heard as early as 15 before, but i think that book has it wrong at 14.

I've seen 15 and 16. I don't believe 14 either.. What a lot of responsibility at any of those tender ages. Not to mention trying to get his musical career off the ground. Also being away from his wife and child. Wow, I wouldn't have been able to handle that at any of those ages! You rock Randy at being responsible and caring. Because In the HOTE he quotes I have a family, 3 kids, not many rock stars would admit to that either.

Suze
04-25-2014, 05:47 PM
They married in 1963. Randy was 17.

GlennLover
04-25-2014, 10:09 PM
What ever became of the book Jennifer was writing?

randybaby
04-28-2014, 04:35 AM
What ever became of the book Jennifer was writing?

I would love to hear from Jennifer about randy as here young husband
It would be great to hear about him on his times at home during those eagles years
I'm sure it would be all good stuff about randy the family man
He is such a sweetheart:inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove: :inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove::i nlove::inlove::inlove::inlove::inlove::inlov

DJ
05-08-2014, 01:17 PM
I would like to see a book Jennifer wrote, but I'm sure it would be pretty conserative speaking since Randy is the father of her children and she wasn't with him a lot on the road. But most likely a good read.

Redcloud
07-03-2014, 07:52 AM
Jenn is very supportive of Randy particularly with his health not being good.

Eagles Rule
12-29-2014, 04:12 AM
I think her book should be really interesting. I wondered how the wives of these guys handled things that were seemingly pretty outta control.
How would you feel if married to one of these guys about those 3E parties??? Yikes, I don't think I could have possibly handled it... No matter how much you love someone, there is just so much a person could take of that kind of behavior!

:thumbsup:

DJ
12-29-2014, 11:30 PM
I agree ... dirty laundry, no ... but to write a completely unbiased account is almost impossible for anyone to do. I'm sure Jennifer would mention the loneliness, frustration, and hurt that would inevitably accompany marriage to a largely absent husband/father musician. One wonders why Randy's wife and children didn't move to L.A. so the entire family could be together more often, but perhaps family ties and support, an established home, and schooling, among other things, kept them in Nebraska, or maybe neither of the parents wanted their children to be raised in L.A.

I've never read one word of complaint by Randy toward Jennifer before, during, or after their divorce, so perhaps it was an amiable, though undoubtedly painful, parting. Randy did not contest forty per cent of his royalties going to Jennifer, though he did refuse to pay taxes on those royalties assigned to his ex-wife, stating that she was responsible for paying her own taxes on her own income, when Jennifer had unsuccessfully sued Randy to do so. Hopefully this situation did not remained contentious.

I'm hoping that Jennifer will give readers an idea of what the younger Randy was like -- the man, the person, not just the "rock star." He does seem like an extremely sweet, gentle man, and he and Jennifer were high school sweethearts who remained married for a remarkably long time, especially considering the circumstances involved. I'm delighted to hear that one of their sons will also assist in writing this book, and hopefully their other children, grandchildren, family members, friends, colleagues, and fellow musicians will make contributions too.

If anyone hears when the book is to be published, please let us know!

Bettina C. (bttncrt)

Agree with you, I'll bet it will show the Non rock star side, hopefully, it's probably cathartic for her and her oldest son. I'll probably read it.

GlennLover
12-30-2014, 11:20 PM
I wonder if the book is still in the works. The initial post in this thread, advising us about the book, was posted in 2011.