Meisner Mania: The Randy Meisner Photo Thread

[NightMistBlue]

It's a year ago today he lost his wife in a terrible way. The fact that he's still on his feet after all he's been through says a great deal about Randy's strength.

[East Texas Girl]

It's a year ago today he lost his wife in a terrible way. The fact that he's still on his feet after all he's been through says a great deal about Randy's strength.

Yes, I was thinking about that this morning, he has come through a lot. I pray that he continues to push through the rough spots and remembers all the good times he has had!

[Delilah]

It's encouraging to see a recent photo of him smiling with that twinkle in his eye, even though he does look thin. This guy has endured so much loss and has been through so much. I hope he knows he has lots of fans who are rooting for him.

[NightMistBlue]

Celebrating Randy "So Fine" Meisner today on his 71st birthday!

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/sultry_zpsvut04dvo.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYbt9y2Uhq0

[Delilah]

Wow, is that picture real? :stunned:

[LuvTim]

Whoa, Baby! :faint:

[NightMistBlue]

Apparently! :) I don't know anything about it, it just turned up one day like a miracle. Looks like it was taken in the mid-80s perhaps? Not sure.

Luvy, you're so cute. :rockon:

[East Texas Girl]

WOW!!

"So fine" is so correct! This may be my new favorite!! :woah::faint:

[randysgirl]

Happy 71st Birthday to Randy, my favorite Eagle. Hope this year brings you much happiness.

[NightMistBlue]

https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7TKz1P24azJ1obCM/giphy.gif

Nebraska's finest

[East Texas Girl]

https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7TKz1P24azJ1obCM/giphy.gif

Nebraska's finest

Oh my!!! :heart:

[NightMistBlue]

Be careful, lest ye become Meismerized! He has that power...

[Delilah]

Be careful, lest ye become Meismerized! He has that power...

Too late for me, I'm afraid!:smitten: I love the gif-- how did you post it? I tried to post one awhile back and it wouldn't work. :headscratch:

[NightMistBlue]

Same way as I post a photo. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't - that's my experience with gifs (with all of technology, really) :headscratch:

[Delilah]

Oh ok. I thought maybe there was a special step or something I was skipping. Btw, I still haven't recovered from the last picture you posted! :thud:

[East Texas Girl]

Be careful, lest ye become Meismerized! He has that power...

Too late for me too!! All it took was just one look! :inlove:

[LuvTim]

Love the gif. He looks so very flrtacious......:xoxo:

[NightMistBlue]

He's singing with his co-writer, the esteemed Wendy Waldman. Lucky gal. If Randy looked at me that way and smiled... :fainting:

[NightMistBlue]

My second attempt at a gif failed (doing the same exact thing as before, when it worked) so that just proves my point about technology being random.

C'mon get happy with this photo of a very young Randy. Cutest guy ever in the history of the universe.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/youngRandy_zpsy5dytxux.jpg

[East Texas Girl]

My second attempt at a gif failed (doing the same exact thing as before, when it worked) so that just proves my point about technology being random.

C'mon get happy with this photo of a very young Randy. Cutest guy ever in the history of the universe.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/youngRandy_zpsy5dytxux.jpg

Wow NMB, you've found another new picture I have not seen before! How do you do it?? I need to know your source. Lol

And yes, cutest guy ever... Love his dimples!!

[NightMistBlue]

I'd love to know more about it myself! Randy must have been a teenager here, but then he always looked young. His expression is pure sweetness and he's doing that nervous thing with his hands we've seen him do in later photos.

Meisner must be German for cutie pie. :kiss:

[Delilah]

Nice picture--do you know when it was taken? He looks so young here. Based on the dress and hairstyle of the lady in the background, I'm thinking late 60s. But his hair was blonder then, so maybe not.

[LuvTim]

Ahh, I love this! Really, so sweet.

[buffyfan145]

I love that pic too!!! :D Such a cutie!!!

[NightMistBlue]

Nice picture--do you know when it was taken? He looks so young here. Based on the dress and hairstyle of the lady in the background, I'm thinking late 60s. But his hair was blonder then, so maybe not.

I was thinking late 60s too (maybe early Pogo/Poco) but after looking at photos from that time, his hair was longer. I'd love to know the story behind this picnic photo! Maybe it could be as early as 1966 or '67. I guess we'll just have to be content to savor the cuteness.

[NightMistBlue]

The blonde highlights...
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/CalJam_zps4ft3quud.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/blond_zpsdrppqajv.jpg

[NightMistBlue]

A few are speculating that these two photos could be from the same session. Not sure. To me, Randy looks a tad older in the cig photo? Dunno.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/sultry_zpsvut04dvo.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/cig3_zpsavohqtkd.jpg

[East Texas Girl]

A few are speculating that these two photos could be from the same session. Not sure. To me, Randy looks a tad older in the cig photo? Dunno.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/sultry_zpsvut04dvo.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/cig3_zpsavohqtkd.jpg

I would have said the same thing NMB, but after extensive study :wink: I think his five o'clock shadow looks the same in both pictures. And the little piece of hair poking out beside his beauty mark looks the same as does the feathered piece at his ear. His bangs of course are different but that may be because he brushed them back a bit after a long day and he needed a smoke at the time. :grin:
It would help if the cig shot was not black and white too.

[NightMistBlue]

I needed a smoke after seeing the topless photo :-)

[Delilah]

My second attempt at a gif failed (doing the same exact thing as before, when it worked) so that just proves my point about technology being random.

C'mon get happy with this photo of a very young Randy. Cutest guy ever in the history of the universe.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/youngRandy_zpsy5dytxux.jpg

Reviewing this picture again, it reminds me of that school photo NMB posted earlier. His hair was dark and short then. So my guess is that he's about 15 here. Funny how when he moved to California his hair looks blond. Was it the California sunshine or is it possible he lightened it on purpose? It becomes dark again when he joins Poco.

[Delilah]

A few are speculating that these two photos could be from the same session. Not sure. To me, Randy looks a tad older in the cig photo? Dunno.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/sultry_zpsvut04dvo.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/cig3_zpsavohqtkd.jpg

Ok, here are my thoughts. I always figured the bottom photo was a close-up from his Meisner, Swan & Rich photo shoot or maybe a little earlier from his Poco Legacy days. He looks a little older than the top pic, and his hair is styled a little differently. So I say no, not from the same session, even if it's a similar time period.

[NightMistBlue]

Reviewing this picture again, it reminds me of that school photo NMB posted earlier. His hair was dark and short then. So my guess is that he's about 15 here.

Hi D., which school photo do you mean? I don't think he had sideburns as a schoolboy.

[Delilah]

:oops: Maybe you were not the one who posted it. Anyway, it's this one:

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u440/Delilah21/Randy/4d89ea9e-5627-4458-b90f-c07e462158b4_zpshihkqa1k.png (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Delilah21/media/Randy/4d89ea9e-5627-4458-b90f-c07e462158b4_zpshihkqa1k.png.html)

Why do you think he didn't have sideburns then? Not yet the fashion trend in Nebraska?

[East Texas Girl]

I needed a smoke after seeing the topless photo :-)

:rofl:

[NightMistBlue]

Why do you think he didn't have sideburns then? Not yet the fashion trend in Nebraska?

I imagine it was a conservative community in the early 60s. Weren't sideburns considered uncouth, like long hair? The pic you posted is from Randy's Poco days. This is one of the Randman's high school pics:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/highschool63_zpsxynlac8s.jpg

[NightMistBlue]

Little Randy in elementary school. :inlove: He favored those plaid shirts, way before his Eagles days.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/littleRandy_zpsobwfe8ul.jpg

[NightMistBlue]

Another high school photo. Love the James Dean hair.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/RM%20high%20school_zps496m60xu.jpg

[Delilah]

Little Randy in elementary school. :inlove: He favored those plaid shirts, way before his Eagles days.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/littleRandy_zpsobwfe8ul.jpg

Aww, what a cutie! He had a sweet face early on. What a great find!:D

For some reason, I thought the photo I posted was a school picture. That clears up the hair color confusion I had. I still maintain he looks very young in the picnic photo, though.

As an aside, I had a Randy dream last night. Some unreleased songs from the 80s were discovered and I was listening to them on cassette. One of them was an upbeat, fun song called "Sea of Love." Go figure!

[NightMistBlue]

As an aside, I had a Randy dream last night. Some unreleased songs from the 80s were discovered and I was listening to them on cassette. One of them was an upbeat, fun song called "Sea of Love." Go figure!

That's cool! Are you a songwriter? I hear original songs in my dreams sometimes but I don't remember them when I wake up - not enough to transcribe anything I mean. Very frustrating 'cause some of them are good.

[East Texas Girl]

Little Randy in elementary school. :inlove: He favored those plaid shirts, way before his Eagles days.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/littleRandy_zpsobwfe8ul.jpg

Great find NMB, Randy is such a cutie!
I don't believe I have come across a picture that doesn't show his sweetness or his gentle soul. He is just a beautiful man inside and out.

[NightMistBlue]

Very true, he's a special guy.

[Delilah]

That's cool! Are you a songwriter? I hear original songs in my dreams sometimes but I don't remember them when I wake up - not enough to transcribe anything I mean. Very frustrating 'cause some of them are good.

No, not even. The closest I've come is singing little ditties to my kids when they were babies; I'm not even sure if the melodies were original. When I woke up from that dream, the tune was still in my head, and I thought about trying to jot down some notes about it, but I was too tired and fell back asleep. Of course, now it's forgotten!:sigh:

[Delilah]

Possibly the last pictures of Randy performing.

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u440/Delilah21/Randy/Randy%20playing/0eebcce4-b66f-408d-be36-9d478cc2dfac_zpslq6ptnvt.png (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Delilah21/media/Randy/Randy%20playing/0eebcce4-b66f-408d-be36-9d478cc2dfac_zpslq6ptnvt.png.html)

Dallas 2/12/05 and Puerto Rico 5/13/04

[NightMistBlue]

Wow, good work on finding the dates and places, D. :thumbsup:

Is it unrealistic, am I living in a fool's paradise, am I building castles in the air to think that *maybe* there's a tiny spark of hope that Randy could make a guest appearance at the Eagles' Classic West show? He may or may not be able to play or sing anymore, but he could shake a maraca or rap a cowbell.

It's been said that Randy's mic wasn't turned on at the Rock 'n Roll HOF "jam" performance.

But then... maybe that would be too sad, after all.

[Delilah]

Thanks, NMB.

As far as Randy being at the Classic West concert, I don't even allow myself to hope. How thrilling it would be though, for him to walk on stage, give a wave, and maybe say a few words about Glenn? I bet hearing the applause from devoted, knowledgeable fans would do him a world of good.

It's sad to know it's been almost 10 years since this talented man has performed on stage. But of course, his health and well-being are far more important than meeting the demands of his fans.

[Delilah]

Randy opening for The Beach Boys in Houston, 2/12/81

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u440/Delilah21/Randy/9061cd1b-bb6a-4794-bcad-36aa51be68da_zpsxfbjmxvf.png (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Delilah21/media/Randy/9061cd1b-bb6a-4794-bcad-36aa51be68da_zpsxfbjmxvf.png.html)

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u440/Delilah21/Randy/e38ad24d-d0f0-4831-8237-a0f16a466f3b_zpseafe4chp.png (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Delilah21/media/Randy/e38ad24d-d0f0-4831-8237-a0f16a466f3b_zpseafe4chp.png.html)

[East Texas Girl]

Randy opening for The Beach Boys in Houston, 2/12/81

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u440/Delilah21/Randy/9061cd1b-bb6a-4794-bcad-36aa51be68da_zpsxfbjmxvf.png (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Delilah21/media/Randy/9061cd1b-bb6a-4794-bcad-36aa51be68da_zpsxfbjmxvf.png.html)

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u440/Delilah21/Randy/e38ad24d-d0f0-4831-8237-a0f16a466f3b_zpseafe4chp.png (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Delilah21/media/Randy/e38ad24d-d0f0-4831-8237-a0f16a466f3b_zpseafe4chp.png.html)

Great find Delilah!! I have seen that sweat-suit jacket before...

[Delilah]

Thanks! Lol, he was partial to that velour top wasn't he?

Here are a couple more from the Houston show at The Summit.

The Silverados
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u440/Delilah21/Randy/25166da0-1d92-4073-bdae-c4e297cfaa2b_zpsakijl2jj.png (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Delilah21/media/Randy/25166da0-1d92-4073-bdae-c4e297cfaa2b_zpsakijl2jj.png.html)

Backstage with Larry Lent, local celebrity photographer
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u440/Delilah21/Randy/b6b14110-68b9-4fc8-b367-c688cdd85bc2_zpsekoiewgc.png (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Delilah21/media/Randy/b6b14110-68b9-4fc8-b367-c688cdd85bc2_zpsekoiewgc.png.html)

[East Texas Girl]

Yes, I believe he was...

I checked out the site (that I think you found these on) lots of cool pictures out there! Loads of entertainers and venues.

[Delilah]

Yes, the Rockin Houston website has a lot of cool pics. There are some pre-Eagles pics of Don Felder too. The Summit pictures are nice--I attended several concerts and saw the Rockets play there too. Now it's the location of Joel Osteen's mega-church.

[NightMistBlue]

The Summit pictures are nice--I attended several concerts and saw the Rockets play there too. Now it's the location of Joel Osteen's mega-church.

Woah! On that last detail. Oh my. Let that sink in.

Delilah, I applaud you for somehow managing to get copies of the pics from that site. :bow: Don't know how you did it, and wouldn't understand if you explained. :)

[Delilah]

Actually, NMB, I didn't get copies from the website. They're floating around on the internet. Otherwise I admit nothing. :angel:

[New Kid In Town]

Thank You for the wonderful pictures of Randy. Wow, amazing that site is now a mega church.

[Delilah]

Thank You for the wonderful pictures of Randy. Wow, amazing that site is now a mega church.

You're welcome.

[NightMistBlue]

In celebration of the talent, strength and dexterity of Randy's flyin' fingers. Thank you Juana Vaina for creating this GIF.

https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7btPoLJ3qTmhpJFm/giphy.gif

Hey, how can I get the GIF to show up in this post?

[LuvTim]

In celebration of the talent, strength and dexterity of Randy's flyin' fingers. Thank you Juana Vaina for creating this GIF.

https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7btPoLJ3qTmhpJFm/giphy.gif

Hey, how can I get the GIF to show up in this post?

Wow. Isn't that impressive? 8)

[Delilah]

Randy is sooo talented!! Thanks NMB.

https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7btPoLJ3qTmhpJFm/giphy.gif

[NightMistBlue]

Wow. Isn't that impressive? 8)

Hello, sweet lady! It sure is impressive, especially as our respective favorite Eagles bassists had to sing a completely different melodic line than the bass line they were layin' down.

Thank you, Delilah! Did you post the GIF-thang as an image or as a URL link or wha'?

[Delilah]

Hello, sweet lady! It sure is impressive, especially as our respective favorite Eagles bassists had to sing a completely different melodic line than the bass line they were layin' down.

Thank you, Delilah! Did you post the GIF-thang as an image or as a URL link or wha'?

I've pondered who had the tougher job in the Eagles when performing on stage...the bass player or the drummer? Both sang leads and both had critical background vocals...while keeping the rhythm section going at the same time.

NMB, I used the image icon and pasted the URL link there.

[NightMistBlue]

OT: it's strange how there were a lot of singing drummers in the 70s but you hardly ever see it nowadays. Perhaps it's a reflection of declining musicianship in general.

[NightMistBlue]

Do we have any bass players here among us? I wonder if this little clip is representative of Randy's playing style in general - specifically, I'm wondering if it was typical of him (or bassists in general?) not to use the pinky on their left hand.

Guitarists use all four fingers, and occasionally the thumb gets involved too, if your hands are big enough to wrap around the neck, like the notoriously limber Jeff Beck.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/04/48/68/044868a9bbe52b0c8a74aada0e0521ba.jpg

[Delilah]

OT: it's strange how there were a lot of singing drummers in the 70s but you hardly ever see it nowadays. Perhaps it's a reflection of declining musicianship in general.

I think you're onto something there. You don't hear a lot of dueling guitar solos anymore or even just guitar solos except for some country music. But maybe I'm out of the loop.

[NightMistBlue]

It's not just us. I remember Sheryl Crow saying she turned to country music because it's the only place you can still hear guitar solos.

I've also noticed that more challenging music - whether it be Yes, Rush, Steely Dan - which used to be the mainstream, is now sometimes referred to (affectionately) as nerdy. It's now seen as unusual to be intelligent and proficient in your craft. Idiocracy, here we come.

[Delilah]

Nah, that stuff was always nerdy. :mrgreen: Just kidding!! Esp. re: Steely Dan

[NightMistBlue]

Were the Dan always considered nerdy? I'm going OT, perhaps I should pose this question in the Other Bands section.

I was watching Donald Fagen's instructional DVD last night. He breaks down the structure of a few of his songs, including "Peg" which was a massive radio hit back in the day, you couldn't escape it. Same thing with "Deacon Blue" - these were jazzy tunes with challenging arrangements. I was a little kid when these songs were popular, and I loved them. It never occurred to me that it was too adult or off-putting in some way.

But I digress. How 'bout that Randy! Man, he's great. Here's a rare photo of him playing a black Hagstrom, just a few months before he left the Eagles - I'm estimating summer of '77. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/69/10/62/691062882c2170994d659310228d7be8.jpg

[Delilah]

As I said, I was only kidding. I heard SD a lot growing up (due to having older siblings) but I was a kid and hardly paid attention to things like line-ups, albums, production, street cred or anything like that. Please don't post a new topic, "Delilah posits that Steely Dan had a nerdy reputation, do you agree?" I readily admit I know nothing.

[NightMistBlue]

Randy is recording again! Everybody clap your hands say yeah! I don't know how to post a link with my phone but it's a May 8 Facebook post by a chap called Brooke Lizotte. Photo included.

[Dawn]

Randy is recording again! Everybody clap your hands say yeah! I don't know how to post a link with my phone but it's a May 8 Facebook post by a chap called Brooke Lizotte. Photo included.

:yay::drummer::spin: :rockon: :smitten::headbang: :guitar:

[Dawn]

Randy is recording again! Everybody clap your hands say yeah! I don't know how to post a link with my phone but it's a May 8 Facebook post by a chap called Brooke Lizotte. Photo included.

Great catch!

https://www.facebook.com/brooke.lizotte1?fref=ts

Photo ... Randy looks pretty darn good! Looking forward to more updates. Thanks, NMB

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155344567137171&set=a.299207427170.145809.711242170&type=3&theater

[NightMistBlue]

https://scontent-mia1-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18301592_10155340511022171_8780432233877232013_n.j pg?oh=5d7fd90744a8ed0bc926de98e6ef1720&oe=59B4C964

Very stylish! Dig the shades and the necklace.

[LuvTim]

https://scontent-mia1-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18301592_10155340511022171_8780432233877232013_n.j pg?oh=5d7fd90744a8ed0bc926de98e6ef1720&oe=59B4C964

Very stylish! Dig the shades and the necklace.

OMG, Randy! Yes, I am totally digging that style, man! Come on! :smokin:

(Don't you just want to pinch those cheeks?)

[NightMistBlue]

I'm more of a hugger and smoocher than a pincher. :xoxo:

[buffyfan145]

That's great seeing new Randy pics and that he's recording!!! :D

[Delilah]

That's great seeing new Randy pics and that he's recording!!! :D

I know right? When I saw that fb post I almost fell out of my chair. I'm so happy for him, and it's great knowing he's actively involved with music again. :yay: And Brooke Lizotte is someone he's worked with in the past.

[LuvTim]

I'm more of a hugger and smoocher than a pincher. :xoxo:

:hug: :-D

[NightMistBlue]

I'm in awe of his strength, that he's not only survived the terrible events of the last few years but he's become productive again. There's something of the warrior in his stance and expression here (to my eyes).
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/Warrior_zpsmhh6zh40.jpg

[East Texas Girl]

This is absolutely great!!! I was so excited when I saw this over the weekend! Go Randy Go!!! :rockguitar:

And I'm with you NMB, I'm a hugger and smoocher too!

[Dawn]

https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18033128_819893138173089_1363832641769692064_n.jpg ?oh=0176cee7232b02c409532d7b3932c4cb&oe=59E781A2

[East Texas Girl]

:heart::heart::heart: Thank you Dawn!

[Delilah]

This pic reminds me of his "Chipmunk" nickname. Thanks for posting, Dawn. He's such a cutie! :inlove:

[NightMistBlue]

A new (to us) photo by George Robinson, from the OOTN tour, found and shared by the Admin of the Unofficial Randy Meisner FB fanpage:
https://scontent-mia1-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18952575_845270635635339_2950625275426589781_n.jpg ?oh=1813f924d45e622b2978ac2d981f39ec&oe=59E83256
:heart:

Has there ever been a more handsome man? No! Another rhetorical question. Look at his glossy hair and shining eyes that exude kindness.

[LuvTim]

You're right, NMB, Randy does have kind eyes. :hug:

He's so shiny-hair awesome!

[Delilah]

You're right, NMB, Randy does have kind eyes. :hug:

He's so shiny-hair awesome!

His eyes and hair were the first things I noticed! :inlove: Such a great picture with such nice clarity and color.

[buffyfan145]

That's a great pic and totally agree about the eyes and hair. :D

[New Kid In Town]

Great picture of Randy ! He sure did have shiny hair.

[East Texas Girl]

Delilah, I was going to say the same thing - the clarity is outstanding! And everyone else's comments are spot on. Randy's eyes and hair are amazing!!:heart::heart:
Thanks for sharing this here, NMB.

[randysgirl]

Wow. Love Randy's beautiful blue eyes and that dimpled smile.

[Delilah]

This has probably been posted before, but oh well. In light of the recent pics of Randy and Joe together, here's a throwback to the early days. Randy must be in a hurry, the way his hair is flying back. :heart:

http://i.imgur.com/s7VbQWQ.jpg

[East Texas Girl]

Love the pic Delilah! You know Randy is hurrying to get off stage before he is mobbed by all the women!! :razz:

[Delilah]

Love the pic Delilah! You know Randy is hurrying to get off stage before he is mobbed by all the women!! :razz:

If I was there I'd be one of them. :lol:

[East Texas Girl]

You and me both girl!!! I'd be elbowing my way through everyone... :D

[NightMistBlue]

http://rockandrollcollection.com/images/eagles/photo-eagles-402.png

[Delilah]

Randy...open up your eyes...:smitten: He or she is a lucky person to get both his and Joe's autograph.

Another Randy & Joe pic apparently taken a few moments after the last one I posted.

http://i.imgur.com/floSChm.jpg

[NightMistBlue]

Here's a photo from the early 2000's or so of Randy and the World Classic Rockers in front of the White House. Rosilee St. Nicholas, the lovely singer in the green & white dress, said they were given a special tour and had a great time. She kept in touch with Randy via phone after they both left WCR, sharing recipes and talking about their dogs. She describes him as a sweet, regular guy with a huge talent. A humble man.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/sandals_zpsoa0g32xv.jpg

P.S. That is Denny Laine in the purple shirt, standing next to the Randman.

[Dawn]

http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/eagles/images/e/e9/Screenshot_2015-08-28-18-07-00_1.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150828164857

[Delilah]

Here's a photo from the early 2000's or so of Randy and the World Classic Rockers in front of the White House. Rosilee St. Nicholas, the lovely singer in the green & white dress, said they were given a special tour and had a great time. She kept in touch with Randy via phone after they both left WCR, sharing recipes and talking about their dogs. She describes him as a sweet, regular guy with a huge talent. A humble man.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/Shenandoah07/sandals_zpsoa0g32xv.jpg

P.S. That is Denny Laine in the purple shirt, standing next to the Randman.

Thanks, NMB for the pic and info. I assume Rosilee is married to Nick St. Nicholas-- I didn't know that.

[NightMistBlue]

They have since divorced, but yes they were together for many years. The Los Angeles Times did a story about the couple in the early 90s. There's nothing Randy-related, it was before WCR. St. Nicholas had a band called Wolf.

http://articles.latimes.com/1992-10-15/news/vl-267_1_pink-cadillac

[Delilah]

That was interesting, thanks. I guess their foray into country music didn't work out. They both have credits on Randy's Love Me or Leave Me Alone album, I believe ("Take It Easy").

[NightMistBlue]

Sadly, their marriage ended very badly for Rosilee. She seems like a sweet lady; I hope things are better for her now.

[DJ]

Reviewing this picture again, it reminds me of that school photo NMB posted earlier. His hair was dark and short then. So my guess is that he's about 15 here. Funny how when he moved to California his hair looks blond. Was it the California sunshine or is it possible he lightened it on purpose? It becomes dark again when he joins Poco.

This picture was taken in 1970. Per Jennifer Meisner.

[Delilah]

This picture was taken in 1970. Per Jennifer Meisner.

Thank you for the verification DJ. I still think he looks young for 23 but then looking young is how he got the name "Babyface."

[DJ]

Thank you for the verification DJ. I still think he looks young for 23 but then looking young is how he got the name "Babyface."
Yes he always had a baby "chipmunk cheeks" face.:heart:

[Delilah]

A cropped picture from a Roberts-Meisner Band photo, which I found on Pinterest. Love the pose.

http://i.imgur.com/XEY2W6r.jpg

[Dawn]

This is a cute pic of Randy :inlove: not sure if I can post it here so I'll link it.

http://c8.alamy.com/comp/ERED0J/randy-meisner-portrait-taken-in-los-angeles-usa-american-singer-songwriter-ERED0J.jpg

[Delilah]

This is a cute pic of Randy :inlove: not sure if I can post it here so I'll link it.

http://c8.alamy.com/comp/ERED0J/randy-meisner-portrait-taken-in-los-angeles-usa-american-singer-songwriter-ERED0J.jpg

Agree, he looks sweet and a little surprised. Thanks, Dawn.

[NightMistBlue]

The "surprised" photo is from Randy's appearance on the Merv Griffin show in August 1982. Just putting this out to the Universe again: we sure would like to see the video of Randy's performance on this show! He did "Playing in the Deep End."

I'm dating myself (again) but IIRC, for musical guests Merv's "interview" with them usually consisted of him standing alongside the singer, exchanging a few pleasantries, then having the singer introduce the band and/or the next song.

But apparently this particular episode of Merv was all musical guests, including I believe Natalie Cole and Karla Bonoff. So who knows if the usual format held.

[Dawn]

The "surprised" photo is from Randy's appearance on the Merv Griffin show in August 1982. Just putting this out to the Universe again: we sure would like to see the video of Randy's performance on this show! He did "Playing in the Deep End."

I'm dating myself (again) but IIRC, for musical guests Merv's "interview" with them usually consisted of him standing alongside the singer, exchanging a few pleasantries, then having the singer introduce the band and/or the next song.

But apparently this particular episode of Merv was all musical guests, including I believe Natalie Cole and Karla Bonoff. So who knows if the usual format held.

Interesting thanks NMB wish we had that video it would be awesome I lovel Natalie and Karla.

:wave: Dawn

[Delilah]

The "surprised" photo is from Randy's appearance on the Merv Griffin show in August 1982. Just putting this out to the Universe again: we sure would like to see the video of Randy's performance on this show! He did "Playing in the Deep End."

I'm dating myself (again) but IIRC, for musical guests Merv's "interview" with them usually consisted of him standing alongside the singer, exchanging a few pleasantries, then having the singer introduce the band and/or the next song.

But apparently this particular episode of Merv was all musical guests, including I believe Natalie Cole and Karla Bonoff. So who knows if the usual format held.

According to that Reelin in the Years website, the interview lasted 2:42 minutes, so you're probably right about the usual format. I sure hope they release that to another company or allow it in a DVD somewhere! Randy also performed "Never Been in Love." :heart:

[East Texas Girl]

Oh my goodness, I would so love to see Randy performing "Never Been In Love". One of my favs!! Come on ladies I know one of you can find it, y'all are the best researchers out there!

[Delilah]

Oh my goodness, I would so love to see Randy performing "Never Been In Love". One of my favs!! Come on ladies I know one of you can find it, y'all are the best researchers out there!

Unfortunately the Reelin in the Years Production Co. holds the rights to this Randy's video clip (maybe the whole episode, too). Their intent is to license it out to documentary makers, etc. They have made it clear it is not available to fans or the general public. :thumbsdown:

[NightMistBlue]

According to that Reelin in the Years website, the interview lasted 2:42 minutes, so you're probably right about the usual format. I sure hope they release that to another company or allow it in a DVD somewhere! Randy also performed "Never Been in Love." :heart:

Oh my gosh. That would be so epic to see. Not many people back in the day (August 3, 1982) had VCR's or Betamax, so I guess we shouldn't get our hopes too high.

I wonder how difficult it would be for Randy's people (if he has people) to put together a video retrospective. I suppose they'd have to get licensing clearance from all the companies who own the tv shows he appeared on.

[WalshFan88]

http://i.imgur.com/7KQKGJV.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/QdfnVTV.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Rs2llH6.jpg

[Dawn]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c5/49/49/c54949958f7cbb801c4433aa76cf276b--eagles-band-the-eagles.jpg

[Dawn]

http://68.media.tumblr.com/208c2081f1b23447e14070777c29cf4f/tumblr_n50wwiLvr11tv2q4bo1_1280.jpg

[FreyFollower]

Thanks for those, Dawn! They're great!

[East Texas Girl]

Thanks Austin and Dawn! Those are all great pictures, with those subjects I would not expect less!

[Delilah]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c5/49/49/c54949958f7cbb801c4433aa76cf276b--eagles-band-the-eagles.jpg

I appreciate the posted pictures. This one I absolutely love. Randy is sooo cute here and I love his hair. Thanks, Dawn.

[Dawn]

Hi Delilah, I just stumbled across that picture the other day and truthfully it was love at first sight lol! :faint:

[DJ]

I appreciate the posted pictures. This one I absolutely love. Randy is sooo cute here and I love his hair. Thanks, Dawn.

Randy and his Aunt

[Dawn]

Randy and his Aunt

Thanks DJ :cheers:

[WalshFan88]

Thanks Austin and Dawn! Those are all great pictures, with those subjects I would not expect less!

Very welcome.

[Delilah]

I think I found this on Pinterest. Randy, Richard Marx, Joe and ?? (he reminds me of John Oates from Hall & Oates).


http://i.imgur.com/ABX3rtM.jpg

[Dawn]

http://www.gottahaverockandroll.com/ItemImages/000012/dec13-218_med.jpeg

This was an auction item
http://www.gottahaverockandroll.com/mobile/lotdetail.aspx?inventoryid=12625&seo=eagles-randy-meisner-signed-photograph

[Dawn]

http://www.angelfire.com/rock3/deliverin/MEISNER/Images/dynamic3.jpg

A very young Randy Meisner ... Back To The Future

[Delilah]

Some pics of Randy and birthday boy Glenn...

https://s1.postimg.org/53gmb4r1y7/4_B5806_AD-_D351-4_B25-9_F03-3973_F9_FA555_C.jpg

[Delilah]

https://s1.postimg.org/9bkc4m1eyn/E14_DCC2_F-_E07_A-4_F4_A-_BE69-887365_DB194_F.jpg

https://s1.postimg.org/3dthr33icf/AD175017-_D7_F7-45_DC-_BBEF-6_FFEB9_AECBB2.jpg

[NightMistBlue]

Nice! Holland and The Forum.

[East Texas Girl]

Loving the button down shirts on Randy!! And he forgot to button them up! :woah: :smitten:

[FreyFollower]

Thanks for posting the lovely photos, Delilah!

[New Kid In Town]

Thank you for the photos - loving them !

[My My]

Thanks for the photos Delilah! I love seeing the young Randy and Glenn...that's the way they always look when I think of them!

[Magnolia]

Loving the button down shirts on Randy!! And he forgot to button them up! :woah: :smitten:

They both seem to have forgotten to button them up.:laugh: I see denim wasn't in short supply in the Holland picture.

[East Texas Girl]

They both seem to have forgotten to button them up.:laugh: I see denim wasn't in short supply in the Holland picture.

And aren't we the lucky ones for it! :wink:

[sodascouts]

And aren't we the lucky ones for it! :wink:

I have to admit, I really really like that particular fashion trend. ;)

[Magnolia]

Me too! And with some chest hair peeking out...:faint:

[East Texas Girl]

Make it three!! :smokin:

[Magnolia]

This was probably posted before but I was scrolling through Pinterest and found this picture. It has to be my favorite of Randy. I love a well trimmed full beard on a guy.:drool:

https://s19.postimg.org/kpr1hmf2b/516592b312d3e36b37eebebd54dd806b.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Delilah]

Thanks, Magnolia, I love bearded Randy. :inlove: I actually prefer that look to moustache-only Randy although he’s still a cutie either way.

(So many pics have been removed due to Photobucket so I wouldn’t worry if it’s been posted before)

[Magnolia]

I love beards on guys. It's probably my favorite of all facial hair looks. And yeah, it's interesting going back through threads and seeing only reactions to pictures and not the pictures themselves lol.

[East Texas Girl]

Thanks Magnolia, I love to see Randy in look he wants, all are fine with me!

[Delilah]

From Randy’s 1981 Japan tour brochure

https://s7.postimg.org/dfhcna7u3/D1_B99_F58-7584-41_B8-9_B2_E-6412_F53_F94_A2.jpg

[tac0mao6]

time to revive this thread ;)
1974 On the the Border photo by Henry Diltz
:faint:

[East Texas Girl]

One of his best pictures!! :inlove:

[Delilah]

One of his best pictures!! :inlove:

I so agree!! Thanks, t0m6!

[Magnolia]

I agree as well and I just love his smile.

[Pippinwhite]

Definitely one of my favorite shots of Randy! In fact, in the Hotel California banner for the site, he's the only one who doesn't look like he's in the middle of a three-day bender. LOL. He's like, "Well, they offered me $500 to pose with them, so here I am." LOLOLOLOL

[Delilah]

Definitely one of my favorite shots of Randy! In fact, in the Hotel California banner for the site, he's the only one who doesn't look like he's in the middle of a three-day bender. LOL. He's like, "Well, they offered me $500 to pose with them, so here I am." LOLOLOLOL

Pippin, that’s so funny!! But you’re right, whenever I see that picture it seems everyone pulls off the bad-a$$ gangster look except Randy. He still looks sweet and unassuming. He just can’t help it.

[East Texas Girl]

I think it shows his true inner self. He is just a kind, respectful, sweetheart of a man without a mean bone in his body. :heart:

[Dawn]

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e3/4d/17/e34d174fd37ce68facad0b8c2eb4461f.jpg

Love this pic, it's so festive. Not sure of the date if someone can help out that would be much appreciated.

Happy Holidays 2017 Randy! And Happy New Year too!!!!!

[NightMistBlue]

2014. There's nothing like Randy's smile :) What a sweetie pie.

[Dawn]

2014. There's nothing like Randy's smile :) What a sweetie pie.

Oh many thanks NMB, so nice of you to help me out!

Very true about Randy's smile. He just melts/steals your heart. Of course, I feel that way when he closes his eyes too. ( see pic I just posted in 2018 ticket prices thread)

Another favorite of mine Carl Wilson had the sweetest personality and smile too. I still think of Carl he was truly special and I will never ever forget him. :inlove:

[NightMistBlue]

Another favorite of mine Carl Wilson had the sweetest personality and smile too. I still think of Carl he was truly special and I will never ever forget him. :inlove:

Carl has been crossing my mind - his birthday is coming up on Thursday. You might want to check out Brian Wilson's Facebook on that day; he always posts something about his brothers on their birthdays.

FYI: I'm not a nut, I promise ;-) I grew up with the Beach Boys' music and regard them as special. But not to the point where I'm hunting down where they live and going thru their trash.

Did you know that Randy (when he was a solo artist) opened for the Beach Boys quite a few times? I wonder if they socialized at all.

[Dawn]

Carl has been crossing my mind - his birthday is coming up on Thursday. You might want to check out Brian Wilson's Facebook on that day; he always posts something about his brothers on their birthdays.

FYI: I'm not a nut, I promise ;-)I grew up with the Beach Boys' music and regard them as special. But not to the point where I'm hunting down where they live and going thru their trash.

Did you know that Randy (when he was a solo artist) opened for the Beach Boys quite a few times? I wonder if they socialized at all.

Me too, moved to California from East Coast while still a kid, used to play my older brother's ( who played bass in his own garage band lol) 45 record Surfer Girl all the time!!

I would imagine Randy hung out with the BBs they were all pretty social back then. Jan & Dean were also popular. Had a huge crush on Jan Berry.

Carl Wilson got married young like Brian and then married Dean Martin's daughter who was with him until the end. Carl was a real sweetheart, his passing was just heartbreaking.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I just wanted to let everyone know that I moved some photos that were recently posted in a very old thread called 'Celebration of Former Eagles Hotness'.

The picture of Randy and subsequent comments were moved here. The picture of the Eagles that was posted and its accompanying posts have been moved to the 'Celebration of Eagles Hotness' thread in the Eagles forum.

The old thread that had recently been revived after 6 years was redundant and was causing confusion about the proper thread(s) to post the pictures, so I went ahead and deleted it.

[sodascouts]

Thanks, Dreamer.

If anyone was wondering, that old thread was created before we had separate subforums for each former Eagle. Years ago, we didn't have enough member interest to support different subforums for each. Those days are gone, happily, with so many Randy fans especially! Hence, the redundancy of the old thread.

[NightMistBlue]

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM

Margaret Gerrand created this brilliant meme but I'm still flummoxed on how to post images here [sigh].

[East Texas Girl]

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM

https://imgur.com/a/YV7UM (http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM)

Margaret Gerrand created this brilliant meme but I'm still flummoxed on how to post images here [sigh].

:lol::rofl: So true, NMB, so true!! :p

[Freypower]

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM

https://imgur.com/a/YV7UM (http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM)

Margaret Gerrand created this brilliant meme but I'm still flummoxed on how to post images here [sigh].

Remove the 's' from 'https' and it might show up.

[NightMistBlue]

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM It's complete darkness for me; can ya'll see anything?

[East Texas Girl]

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM It's complete darkness for me; can ya'll see anything?

The link/picture opens fine for me on my phone, but it is blocked on my work computer.

[Freypower]

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM It's complete darkness for me; can ya'll see anything?

If you scroll down the list of options on the right you will find one called BBCode for message boards. This has the [img] text wrapped around it. Try that & again remove the s from the http part.

[Delilah]

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM

Margaret Gerrand created this brilliant meme but I'm still flummoxed on how to post images here [sigh].

Ever since I got the mobile app for Imgur I haven’t been able to share pics. Which is why I stopped using it, and I don’t have time to figure it out.

Anyway, I appreciate the meme but I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t get it at first. But now I realize it was just about Randy, not the whole band. :doh:

[Freypower]

Do you want me to put it in my imgur account & post it, as I know how to do it?

Alternatively here are the photo posting guidelines which explain how to use the BCCode or image URL.

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1427

[NightMistBlue]

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM

Mierda! It still didn't work for me.

http://imgur.com/a/YV7UM

FP, if you would take pity on me and post it, I'd be grateful to you. :cheers:

[Freypower]

This is using the BBcode option which is the fifth option on the side of the page you have when copying the image.

https://i.imgur.com/yB0AwYb.jpg

[NightMistBlue]

Thank you, FP! When you say fifth option, are you referring to the "embed post" thing? Thanks.

[Freypower]

Thank you, FP! When you say fifth option, are you referring to the "embed post" thing? Thanks.

When you go to 'view & edit post' you have the options next to the photo for how you wish to copy it.
1. Image Link (https, which I think is what you used)
2. Direct Link (the url, which won't show the image either)
3. Markdown Link (for reddit)
4. HTML (website/blogs)
5. BBCode (message boards)
6. Linked BBCode (message boards) includes the url

[Delilah]

When you go to 'view & edit post' you have the options next to the photo for how you wish to copy it.
1. Image Link (https, which I think is what you used)
2. Direct Link (the url, which won't show the image either)
3. Markdown Link (for reddit)
4. HTML (website/blogs)
5. BBCode (message boards)
6. Linked BBCode (message boards) includes the url

Thanks FP. Back when Imgur worked for me and I could access these options, I would use the “direct link” by clicking on it, then click on the image icon in the toolbar above the comment box. I’d paste the url there (first deleting the “http/:” that automatically shows up). It was all fine until I downloaded the app.

[Freypower]

Thanks FP. Back when Imgur worked for me and I could access these options, I would use the “direct link” by clicking on it, then click on the image icon in the toolbar above the comment box. I’d paste the url there (first deleting the “http/:” that automatically shows up). It was all fine until I downloaded the app.

Well, I don't know. All I can tell you is I use the site from my desktop, not my phone.

[WalshFan88]

https://i.imgur.com/BKy9uWG.jpg

[My My]

Thanks, Walshfan, great photo of Randy! Thanks too, for all pics you posted of the other guys. You were busy last night!

[East Texas Girl]

Thanks from me too, WalshFan!! Can never have too many pictures of Randy! :smitten:

[NightMistBlue]

Randy at the Inglewood Forum, lovely. Thank you, Austin!

[LuvTim]

https://i.imgur.com/BKy9uWG.jpg

Just look at him-- all heart and soul. Whatta guy! :smokin:

[Delilah]

Just look at him-- all heart and soul. Whatta guy! :smokin:

ITA. Love this pic. :inlove: Thank you WF.

[WalshFan88]

ITA. Love this pic. :inlove: Thank you WF.

You're welcome.

[DJ]

Thanks Austin you made my day!8)

[Delilah]

Randy and Jim Messina.

https://s33.postimg.cc/8u7gvwgmn/971_EB82_E-_FB7_E-4783-_B0_CD-_C9254_ACA760_B.jpg

[East Texas Girl]

That's great, thanks Delilah! Randy's face looks so much fuller and healthier than before. Love seeing pictures like this. :heart:

[New Kid In Town]

Delilah - A great picture of Randy ! He looks good. Like ETG said, his face looks so much fuller and healthier than before. Thank You.

[NightMistBlue]

More Randy ‘n Tim pics from the director of the Furay/Poco documentary! He reports that there were two one-hour sets that night at The Troubadour and that Randy introduced one of them! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10217831994214130&id=1310806298

[Delilah]

More Randy ‘n Tim pics from the director of the Furay/Poco documentary! He reports that there were two one-hour sets that night at The Troubadour and that Randy introduced one of them! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10217831994214130&id=1310806298

Thanks so much, these are great pics! I wonder what Randy said in the introduction; maybe it’ll be in the documentary. I sure hope they can raise enough $$ to get it made.

It’s so nice to see him smile. :-)

[NightMistBlue]

The light is back in his eyes!

[Brooke]

More Randy ‘n Tim pics from the director of the Furay/Poco documentary! He reports that there were two one-hour sets that night at The Troubadour and that Randy introduced one of them! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10217831994214130&id=1310806298


Great pics! Randy and Tim at the same shows! :cool:

Thanks NMB!

[NightMistBlue]

It's all about The Meis. https://i.postimg.cc/bJsgmhzN/Timand-Randy.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TLvnPBLZ)

[Delilah]

What a sweet picture! Timothy and Randy, I love it. :heart: Thanks, NMB.

[Susie R]

he looks fabulous...love seeing this!!! :heart:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

In honor of Hotel California celebration week, here is one of Soda's gorgeous screenshots from the HOTE DVD ...

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k15/dissertationblues/eaglesdocpart1/HotEP1-006.jpg

[Delilah]

Simply adorable! :inlove:This one is a favorite.

[sodascouts]

It's all about The Meis. https://i.postimg.cc/bJsgmhzN/Timand-Randy.jpg (https://postimg.cc/TLvnPBLZ)

Love this.

And thanks for posting the screenshot, Dreamer!

[East Texas Girl]

Randy is just an all around cutie no matter the age!! :smitten:

[NightMistBlue]

http://johnbrott.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/concerts-west-11.jpg

Some new-to-me shots of The Eagles and many other rock music stars of the 70s by photographer John Brott.

[My My]

Thanks, NMB. The photo of Randy is new to me too. A nice, clear picture, and Randy looks awesome!

[NightMistBlue]

And here's a rare photo of Randy with Black Tie, circa 1986 or so. http://www.facebook.com/Bread.Biography/photos/p.203336146463349/203336146463349/?type=1&opaqueCursor=AbqFTSPDdkOod4YGgjgFthfSN1sy660T0jUAX NszEEIPzxR8_qaVdVA3n5wMfda4ZhfCRY7AI7-GUdj8euSo2_QQs_UJ3vFvfJNhP5S7-BEHShMOb2ONSHN5KzkYtkZpJfF8BOtvDvSg6_8whgfH2jhuLII G8p2h-HkYxHUnv_3UyuL1myeV7O9eiBYmFPICqmvZ8H5vuGvJp0iOeNp 6kd9_mqHufOBwdAJ4oUUiBKqREDKPnd51fwvPSnogNoZzB9spl szsyAXfqb0eY3Iz46NeIFIvLi7FRduEsloIy6RJgNPLYbRjRrj xb3F338BTICm0bCe5R1gQ9DiuPqjvDZ4cplDdbsRg7y4ine4G-wMWEAO5Bg_Z9D9rBLxuQ1AFIiRTJPxax3wKOMESDK3OHWCz6kO-DhNCM_C0V70BTjWccXa-7qxyRUiE8Te4b4Y8Wm292yorXKoJ-_7NvAaHFwea&theater (https://www.facebook.com/Bread.Biography/photos/p.203336146463349/203336146463349/?type=1&opaqueCursor=AbqFTSPDdkOod4YGgjgFthfSN1sy660T0jUAX NszEEIPzxR8_qaVdVA3n5wMfda4ZhfCRY7AI7-GUdj8euSo2_QQs_UJ3vFvfJNhP5S7-BEHShMOb2ONSHN5KzkYtkZpJfF8BOtvDvSg6_8whgfH2jhuLII G8p2h-HkYxHUnv_3UyuL1myeV7O9eiBYmFPICqmvZ8H5vuGvJp0iOeNp 6kd9_mqHufOBwdAJ4oUUiBKqREDKPnd51fwvPSnogNoZzB9spl szsyAXfqb0eY3Iz46NeIFIvLi7FRduEsloIy6RJgNPLYbRjRrj xb3F338BTICm0bCe5R1gQ9DiuPqjvDZ4cplDdbsRg7y4ine4G-wMWEAO5Bg_Z9D9rBLxuQ1AFIiRTJPxax3wKOMESDK3OHWCz6kO-DhNCM_C0V70BTjWccXa-7qxyRUiE8Te4b4Y8Wm292yorXKoJ-_7NvAaHFwea&theater)

Eegads. I don't think that's working. Damn, and it's a really great photo too.

[My My]

NMB ,the photo I see when I click on the link is Randy, Jimmy Griffin and Billy Swan. Is that not the picture you were trying to link? It is a really good picture of Randy, regardless.

[NightMistBlue]

Yes! Hooray, it worked!! I love his sweet smile :)

[East Texas Girl]

Great pictures, they are both new to me too!! :heart:

Thanks for sharing, NMB!

[sodascouts]

Thanks! I've never seen it before either!

[Brooke]

Great picture! Thanks!

[Delilah]

Thanks for posting those great pictures, NMB. :-)

[NightMistBlue]

I have an article that uses the photo too. It's from early 1986 and it references that Blondie Chaplin would be joining them on tour; however it was before Bernie Leadon joined their ranks.

I'm trying to think of a way to share the article without violating community standards regarding copyrighted articles. If I knew the newspaper that it was originally published in, perhaps I could link to that. The author is David Surkamp.

[NightMistBlue]

Way OT: turns out David Surkamp is a musician himself; he founded what some consider the first prog band Pavlov's Dog. He says he got sick of playing for awhile and became a music journalist for about 10 years. He mainly wrote for the St. Louis Chronicle.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I just saw in another thread that Delilah has reached a new Border milestone.

CONGRATS TO DELILAH ON 3000 POSTS!!!

Here's a little something to help her celebrate ...

http://www.randymeisneronline.com/images/RMeisnerSlania.jpg

:cheers: to many more!

[Delilah]

Thank you very much, Dreamer. I love the Randy’s Rodeo pic! :inlove:

[sodascouts]

I just saw in another thread that Delilah has reached a new Border milestone.

CONGRATS TO DELILAH ON 3000 POSTS!!!

Here's a little something to help her celebrate ...

http://www.randymeisneronline.com/images/RMeisnerSlania.jpg

:cheers: to many more!


Such a cutie!

[NightMistBlue]

Congratulations, Delilah! Thank you for all the amazing contributions you've made to Meis scholarship. :)

[Delilah]

Thanks, NMB!

Speaking of the Meis, here are a couple of links to new-to-me pics. They were taken of him performing at the Bottom Line—could this be the incident where he got upset and walked off stage?

https://picclick.com/1990s-RANDY-MEISNER-of-The-Bottom-Line-Vintage-143088897806.html#&gid=1&pid=1

https://picclick.com/1990s-RANDY-MEISNER-of-The-Bottom-Line-Vintage-143088897600.html#&gid=1&pid=1

(click on pic to enlarge)

[sodascouts]

They're new to me as well! I especially like the one that's most close-up.

[NightMistBlue]

They've been around for a year or so, but it's very nice to have the photographer's name and even the agency that he worked for!

It goes without saying that the date is 10 years off, so I won't mention it :)

But what about those holographic Eagles pins for sale!! Never seen those. [heads over to Ebay]

[Delilah]

LOL I actually didn’t pay much attention to the date, just the venue. He looks so sweet in his sweater and plaid shirt that it doesn’t jive with his storming off the stage that night. That’s why I was wondering about it.

According to this reference he played there March 11-12, 1981.
http://bottomlinearchive.com/chronology_1981

Also this ​Billboard article refers to the incident and credit is given to Randy for the creation of a new record company involving pop artist/songwriter Desmond Childs.


The Deston story goes back to 1980, when Childs and Simone first crossed paths. “We owe it all to [former Eagle] Randy Meisner,” Simone recalls. “We were part of the crowd that came to see [Meisner] at the Bottom Line, but he got mad and walked offstage. So we ended up at a bar around the corner, where Desmond’s publisher introduced me to him. I was a [Desmond Child And] Rouge fan, and Desmond was very much a recording artist then.”



https://books.google.com/books?id=gggEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA58&dq=billboard+Meisner&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwixv5nArLHUAhWGSSYKHWDYCM04FBDoAQgrMAQ#v =onepage&q&f=false

[WalshFan88]

https://i.imgur.com/rfwrhXg.jpg

[Tony Trout]

Pssst......ya'll also do know that, before flying with the Eagles, Meisner was bass player for Rick Nelson, right? (Yes, that Rick Nelson.....Ozzie & Harriet's second child who became a teen idol in the 50s & wrote that beautiful song "Garden Party" in 1971 after thinking that he was being booed off the stage at Madison Square Garden during a "Rock & Roll Revival" type of show (the fact was that the cops were trying to arrest some drunk & disorderly patrons and the crowd actually were booing the cops.....not Nelson).

[NightMistBlue]

LOL I actually didn’t pay much attention to the date, just the venue. He looks so sweet in his sweater and plaid shirt that it doesn’t jive with his storming off the stage that night. That’s why I was wondering about it.

According to this reference he played there March 11-12, 1981.
http://bottomlinearchive.com/chronology_1981

Also this ​Billboard article refers to the incident and credit is given to Randy for the creation of a new record company involving pop artist/songwriter Desmond Childs.
https://books.google.com/books?id=gggEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA58&dq=billboard+Meisner&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwixv5nArLHUAhWGSSYKHWDYCM04FBDoAQgrMAQ#v =onepage&q&f=false

Delilah!!!! That chronology says the Bottom Line show was simulcast on radio!! There must be a recording. Has to be!! And did you notice who was there several nights later: Tracy Nelson?! Surely not Rick's daughter.

Very interesting story about Desmond Child too. I remember him when he was "and Rouge" - he had long, flowing hair like Peter Frampton.

[NightMistBlue]

D., you've seen the newspaper photo of Randy and Therese Heston from the Bottom Line show? They're laughing. The newspaper caption says something like, "The calm before the storm" and then goes on to summarize briefly how the show took a negative turn.

[New Kid In Town]

Delilah - Thanks for the pictures, Randy looks great. I was having problems accessing the site. Why did Randy walk off stage ? Sure doesn't sound like something he would do normally.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Delilah's and Austin's pictures are both 'new' to me. Love 'em. I like that 'scruffy' look in the photo Austin posted.

I've never heard about the 'walking off the stage' incident before either.

[NightMistBlue]

The audience apparently thought Randy and his band weren't performing very well. They booed and shouted things and sweet Randy got upset. He left the stage and went someplace private to collect himself. Then he went back on stage and resumed the show, from what I understand.

[Delilah]

Delilah!!!! That chronology says the Bottom Line show was simulcast on radio!! There must be a recording. Has to be!! And did you notice who was there several nights later: Tracy Nelson?! Surely not Rick's daughter.

Very interesting story about Desmond Child too. I remember him when he was "and Rouge" - he had long, flowing hair like Peter Frampton.

I’m not too optimistic about the recording still being around, although it would be great to hear (at least I think so :fear:). When I saw Tracy Nelson’s name, I wondered the same thing, but I think she would have been a young teen at the time; when was Square Pegs ​on TV? That newspaper clipping you’re referring to sounds familiar.

Anyway, this article provides some detail on what happened that night. It seems there were some issues with the sound system as well as Randy having a rough night.

“Hunter Returns to the Screen” by Kurt Loder, The Tuscaloosa News, p. 13, April 10, 1981
https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19810410&id=NSwdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SKUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2737,2902087&hl=en

[NightMistBlue]

Poor Randy. He was a trooper though. Thank you for that, Delilah.

[Delilah]

Love this picture, esp. with the Eagles medallion peeking through.
https://i.postimg.cc/k4bz8M2g/213-EE443-399-B-4244-A9-D7-9-F9-C9-E89-B244.jpg

[NightMistBlue]

The master at work.

[East Texas Girl]

I love it too, Delilah!! I believe this is the shirt that I always thought was blue but recently saw that it is actually purple, correct?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Wow! This is a 'new' one for me and may be one of my favorite Randy's photos ever. :pimp:


Love this picture, esp. with the Eagles medallion peeking through.
https://i.postimg.cc/k4bz8M2g/213-EE443-399-B-4244-A9-D7-9-F9-C9-E89-B244.jpg

[Delilah]

I love it too, Delilah!! I believe this is the shirt that I always thought was blue but recently saw that it is actually purple, correct?

I think so, it looks the one he wore at the 1972 Central Park concert.

[New Kid In Town]

A great photo of Randy ! I have never seen this photo before either. I also love that you can see his Eagles medallion. I have always thought those medallions are so cool. I know Randy has his. I wonder if Glenn, Don and Bernie saved their's.

[NightMistBlue]

I think so, it looks the one he wore at the 1972 Central Park concert.

Yes, I agree. I wonder if his Mom made this for him as it's the same sort of design as the shirt he wore at the BBC concert, which was made by her. :heart:

[LuvTim]

Yes, I agree. I wonder if his Mom made this for him as it's the same sort of design as the shirt he wore at the BBC concert, which was made by her. :heart:

Hi, NMB!

Love that his mom was making his shirts...that is too "Midwestern Cute!" 😇

[Delilah]

Yes, I agree. I wonder if his Mom made this for him as it's the same sort of design as the shirt he wore at the BBC concert, which was made by her. :heart:

I believe I read that she did make that one as well. So sweet.




Love that his mom was making his shirts...that is too "Midwestern Cute!" 😇

LT, I think Timothy’s mom sewed shirts for TBS too.

[LuvTim]

I believe I read that she did make that one as well. So sweet.



LT, I think Timothy’s mom sewed shirts for TBS too.


Omg...lol...how do you know this stuff? But I agree, it is so sweet. ​😘

[NightMistBlue]

Hi Luvy!! Mama Meisner made shirts for her son because - you may have noticed this yourself - he has very long arms, so much so he had trouble finding shirts that fit. He often rolls up the sleeves. By all accounts, Mrs. Meisner was a capable woman who loved to cook and sew, and adored her family.

Someone who used to occasionally do some farm work for Randy's father told me that when an Eagles song would come on the radio, Herman Meisner would stop what he was doing to listen. Proud papa.

[CAinOH]

Someone who used to occasionally do some farm work for Randy's father told me that when an Eagles song would come on the radio, Herman Meisner would stop what he was doing to listen. Proud papa.

This made me smile. I really needed that today. :)

[LuvTim]

Hi Luvy!! Mama Meisner made shirts for her son because - you may have noticed this yourself - he has very long arms, so much so he had trouble finding shirts that fit. He often rolls up the sleeves. By all accounts, Mrs. Meisner was a capable woman who loved to cook and sew, and adored her family.

Someone who used to occasionally do some farm work for Randy's father told me that when an Eagles song would come on the radio, Herman Meisner would stop what he was doing to listen. Proud papa.
​Nice.
😊

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Awww - such a sweet story.

[New Kid In Town]

I agree - such a sweet story. Every proud Mom and Dad.

[NightMistBlue]

You may know that Herman Meisner lost a hand due to an accident - with farm machinery I believe. He wore a hook on the missing hand. When this guy who did some work for him asked if Randy got his musical talent from him, Mr. Meisner kind of chuckled, raised up his hook and said, “I don’t think so.”

[NightMistBlue]

Handsome Randy at Indiana University Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on September 1, 1974. Photo by Neil Sharrow.

https://i.imgur.com/YDwE4Wg.jpg

[Delilah]

I haven’t seen this one before! Very timely post given he’s wearing an OTB shirt and today is the anniversary of its release. He’s such a cutie. :smitten:

Thanks NMB, for finding yet another lovely treat!

[New Kid In Town]

Thanks Delilah. A nice picture of Randy. I love that OTB t-shirt. I love that they were those "Eagles" t-shirts in the early days. It seems to have ended with the HC era.

[Delilah]

Thanks Delilah. A nice picture of Randy. I love that OTB t-shirt. I love that they were those "Eagles" t-shirts in the early days. It seems to have ended with the HC era.

I appreciate your post, NKIT but it was the ever resourceful NightMistBlue who posted the pic.

You’re right, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the guys wear a HC or Long Run t-shirt. Interesting.

[CAinOH]

You’re right, I don’t think I’ve ever seen the guys wear a HC or Long Run t-shirt. Interesting.

There are photos of Glenn wearing a Long Run t-shirt.

[New Kid In Town]

Yes, I forgot, I have seen pictures of him wearing a LR t-shirt that said "Eagles - The Long Run Tour"(or something like that).
I have never seen pictures of them in HC t-shirs though. If anyone has, please post a picture.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Love Randy in the On the Border t-shirt. And here's another to celebrate the anniversary week of the album. I call this one the 'Randy shirt' ...

http://www.randymeisneronline.com/images/RMeisnerSlania.jpg

[NightMistBlue]

Randy’s Rodeo, a famous club in San Antonio. I love this series of photos 😍

[Delilah]

There are photos of Glenn wearing a Long Run t-shirt.

Ah ok, I guess I haven’t seen them or I just forgot, thanks for the info.

[sodascouts]

Randy’s Rodeo, a famous club in San Antonio. I love this series of photos 😍

Wonder if he went there whenever he was in town!

Interesting observation about the HC T-shirts. Glenn could usually be counted upon to sport an album / tour T-shirt at some point, so if he wasn't wearing them... maybe they were all really ugly? lol

[NightMistBlue]

They were so mega-successful at that point, maybe they didn’t need to promote themselves anymore! Or someone told them it was cheesy to wear your own band’s t-shirt 😄

[NightMistBlue]

https://i.imgur.com/FchmLET.jpg

[Delilah]

Nice promo ad! Do you know which publication this was in, NMB? It’s interesting to see the songs that were being promoted- I don’t think they were all released as singles, were they?

[NightMistBlue]

I can ask the person who found it what publication it's from. OT: I have a rather extensive collection of rock magazines from the 1980s that I can't bear to part with, despite having no room to store them! I'm thinking I should go through them sometime and see if I can find any ads or reviews of Randy's solo records.

Good eye for spotting the song titles! I too wonder if they were in the running to be released as singles. "Trouble Ahead" may have done well.

[Delilah]

Oh definitely go through them! No telling what you might come across. The only music mag I regularly subscribed to then was Rolling Stone. Those issues are long gone. :sad:

“White Shoes” may have been a (minor) hit too, had it been released. I don’t think the title track would have charted though.