Co-founder of The Eagles Randy Meisner has died aged 77.
The legendary band confirmed in a statement that their original bassist (pictured: second from right) died of complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Los Angele on Wednesday night (July 26).
"The Eagles are sad to report that founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away last night (July 26) in Los Angeles at age 77, due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD).
"As the original bass player for the pioneering country-rock group, Poco, Randy was at the forefront of the musical revolution that began in Los Angeles, in the late 1960s.
"In 1971, Randy, along with Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon, formed the Eagles and contributed to the band's albums, 'Eagles', 'Desperado', 'On The Border', 'One of These Nights', and 'Hotel California'. He was inducted with the Eagles into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
"Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band. His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, Take It To The Limit, said the Eagles.
"Prior to Poco, he was bassist and vocalist with Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band.
"Randy was born on March 8, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska."
Meisner contributed bass and vocals to several of the rock band's records, including 'Eagles', 'Desperado', 'On The Border', 'One Of These Nights' and 'Hotel California'. He also co-wrote and sang the group's hit song Take It To The Limit.
He left The Eagles in 1977, with Timothy B. Schmit stepping in. Meisner went on to release several solo albums, including a self-titled LP in 1978 and 1980's 'One More Song'.
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