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Tour Dates Location Venue Date Japan Unknown 06/25/79 Tokyo, Japan Budokan 09/17/79 Tokyo, Japan Budokan 09/18/79 Tokyo, Japan Budokan 09/19/79 Tokyo, Japan Budokan 09/20/79 Nagoya, Japan Unknown 09/??/79 Osaka, Japan Unknown 09/??/79 Honolulu, HI Aloha Stadium 09/30/79 Providence, RI Civic Center 10/08/79 Boston, MA Boston Garden 10/09/79 Boston, MA Boston Garden 10/10/79 Bloomington, IN University of Indiana 10/12/79 Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan 10/13/79 Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan 10/14/79 Buffalo, NY War Memorial Auditorium 10/15/79 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena 10/16/79 Roanoke, VA Convention Center 10/17/79 Pittsburgh, PA Civic Auditorium 10/18/79 Richfield, OH Richfield Coliseum 10/20/79 Richfield, OH Richfield Coliseum 10/21/79 Chicago, IL Chicago Stadium 10/22/79 Charlotte, NC Coliseum 11/01/79 Raleigh, NC NC State University 11/02/79 Largo, MD Capitol Centre 11/04/79 Largo, MD Capitol Centre 11/05/79 Murfreesboro, TN Murphy Centre 11/08/79 Knoxville, TN University of Tennessee 11/09/79 Atlanta, GA Omni 11/11/79 Atlanta, GA Omni 11/12/79 Birmingham, AL Jefferson Civic Center Arena 11/13/79 Cincinnati, OH Riverfront Coliseum 11/15/79 Cincinnati, OH Riverfront Coliseum 11/16/79 Philadelphia, PA Unknown 11/18/79 Philadelphia, PA Unknown 11/19/79 New Haven, CT Coliseum 11/20/79 San Diego, CA Sports Arena 12/21/79 San Diego, CA Sports Arena 01/??/80 Tampa, FL Tampa Stadium 01/26/80 Gainesville, FL Stadium 01/27/80 Greensboro, NC Coliseum 01/29/80 Auburn, AL Memorial Coliseum 02/01/80 Memphis, TN Mid-South Coliseum 02/02/80 Houston,TX Summit 02/05/80 Ft. Worth, TX Tarrant Co. Conv. Center 02/07/80 Austin, TX Event Center 02/10/80 Baton Rouge, LA Assembly Center, LSU 02/11/80 Biloxi, MS Coliseum 02/12/80 Oklahoma, OK Myriad Convention Center 02/14/80 Albuquerque, NM Arena, Univ. of New Mexico 02/15/80 Los Angeles, CA Forum 03/01/80 Los Angeles, CA Forum 03/02/80 Los Angeles, CA Forum 03/03/80 Oakland, CA Oakland Coliseum 03/06/80 Oakland, CA Oakland Coliseum 03/07/80 East Rutherford, NJ Giants Stadium 06/01/80 New Haven, CT Yale Bowl 06/14/80 New Orleans, LA Superdome 06/20/80 Dallas, TX Cotton Bowl 06/21/80 St. Paul, MN Unknown 06/24/80 St. Paul, MN Unknown 06/25/80 Cedar Falls, IA Unknown 06/26/80 Boulder, CO Unknowm 06/28/80 Santa Monica, CA Civic Auditorium 07/29/80 Long Beach, CA Unknown 07/31/80 Itinerary Information Compiled by Deliverin'   Line up Glenn Frey: guitar, piano, vocals Don Henley: drums, vocals Joe Walsh: guitar, vocals Don Felder: guitar, vocals Timothy B. Schmit: bass, vocals  

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The Long Run Tour : The Eagles, Florida Field, Gainesville (US) - Jan 27, 1980

Flashback: The Eagles Play ‘All Night Long’ at Final Show Before 1980 Split

By Andy Greene

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Forty years ago this month, the Eagles wrapped up their 1980 tour with a show at the Long Beach Arena where they got into such a nasty before showtime that it spilled out onto the stage. The gig ended with Joe Walsh ‘s “All Night Long,” which you can hear right here. It was the last time that they played together until the start of the Hell Freezes Over tour 14 years later.

The Long Beach concert was the culmination of a long world tour in support of The Long Run , an album that took 18 agonizing months to complete. The band was fried by this point and tensions were running very high. Making matters worse, guitarist Don Felder objected to the band’s plan to use the Long Beach show as a fundraising event for California senator Alan Cranston. Felder was initially cordial when he met the senator’s wife, Norma Cranston, backstage and said, “Nice to meet you.” But when she walked away, he couldn’t resist muttering, “I guess.”

Glenn Frey heard this and they got into a heated fight with him shortly before the show began. “We walked onstage, and he came over while we were playing ‘The Best of My Love’ and said: ‘Fuck you. I’m gonna kick your ass when we get off the stage,'” Felder wrote in his 2008 memoir Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles . “Neither of us really wanted to be there that night, and for me it was one gig too many.”

“As the night progressed, we both grew angrier and began hissing at each other under our breath,” he continues. “The sound technicians feared the audience might hear our outbursts, so they lowered Glenn’s microphone until he had to sing. He approached me after every song to rant, rave, curse — and let me know how many songs remained before our fight.”

After the gig, Felder smashed an acoustic guitar to pieces against a concrete column in full view of Frey and the Cranstons. “Within a few days, I’d cooled down,” Felder wrote. “The phone rang. It was our producer, Bill Szymczyk. ‘What’s the schedule for the band?’ I asked. A small silence fell. ‘There is no band at this time,’ he said. It was 1980, and the Eagles were history.”

The Eagles reformed in 1994, but old tensions with Felder remained, and he left the band in 2001. They’ve communicated only through lawyers and nasty comments in the press since that time. Senator Cranston, meanwhile, defeated his Republican opponent in the 1980 election by an overwhelming margin of 1.7 million votes. Whatever money he generated from the concert that night, he surely could have done without. But he does get to go down in history as the guy who inadvertently broke up the Eagles.

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30 Years Ago Today: The Eagles Kicked Off Their Hell Freezes Over Reunion Trek, The Band’s First Tour Since 1980

by Matt Friedlander May 27, 2024, 3:10 pm

On May 27, 1994, thirty years ago, the Eagles launched their first tour since the band’s breakup in 1980. The legendary band’s Hell Freezes Over trek kicked off at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, California.

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For the tour, the Eagles featured its late-1970s lineup of Don Henley , Glenn Frey , Don Felder, Joe Walsh , and Timothy B. Schmit. The band was augmented by drummer Scott Crago, keyboardist/guitarists John Corey and Timothy Drury, and saxophone/violin player Al Garth.

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The shows featured classic Eagles hits, a couple of new songs, and tunes from the solo careers of Henley, Frey, and Walsh.

About the Eagles’ 1980 Breakup and Eventual Reunion

The Eagles’ split occurred after an argument broke out between Frey and Felder. The argument stemmed from an incident that happened backstage before the band’s Long Beach, California performance on July 31, 1980. The show was a fundraiser for California Senator Alan Cranston, and Frey became fuming mad at Felder after the latter allegedly made a sarcastic comment when the politician thanked the group during a pre-event meet-and-greet.

For the next 13 years or so, the Eagles members focused on various solo projects. Seeds of a reunion were planted when Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles , a star-studded country tribute album to the band, was released in October 1993. The record raised funds for Henley’s for the Walden Woods Project.

[RELATED: The Don Felder Insult and Onstage Confrontation That Glenn Frey Says Ended the Eagles]

The five former Eagles members appeared together in a music video for Travis Tritt’s cover of “Take It Easy.” This eventually led to the band reuniting for two special performances in 1994 that were recorded for a new live album and MTV special. The performances took place on April 25 and 26 at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank, California.

The album, which was released in November 1994, was called Hell Freezes Over , a nod to a comment Henley had made after the Eagles’ 1980 breakup about the chances of the band ever getting back together. The group also decided to use the title for a reunion tour.

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According to Setlist.fm , The May 27, 1994, concert featured Eagles classics such as “Hotel California,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “One of These Nights,” “Heartache Tonight,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” and “Take It Easy”

The show also included versions of Henley’s “The Boys of Summer” and “Dirty Laundry,” Frey’s “Silent Spring” and “You Belong to the City,” and Walsh’s “Life’s Been Good” and “Rocky Mountain Way.”

The band also played “Love Will Keep Us Alive” and “Get Over It,” two of the four new songs performed during the taping of the live album.

“Love Will Keep Us Alive” was a cover of a song co-written by Paul Carrack, Jim Capaldi, and Peter Vale, and first recorded by Carrack for his 1995 solo album Blue Views. “Get Over It” was an original tune co-written by Henley and Frey.

About the Hell Freezes Over Album

Hell Freezes Over was released on November 8, 1994, and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The album spent two weeks at the top of the chart.

“Get Over It” became a Top-40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 31. “Love Will Keep Us Alive” topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary tally.

The Hell Freezes Over Tour Ran for More Than Two Years

The trek wound up bringing the Eagles around the world, finally winding down in August 1996.

About the Eagles’ Upcoming Tour Plans

The Eagles will be playing a series of seven European shows as part of their ongoing Long Goodbye farewell tour. The concerts include a five-date stand in Manchester, U.K., running from May 31 to June 8, and June 13 and 15 performances in Arnhem, Netherlands. The Doobie Brothers will be opening all of the shows.

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1981 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees

Record: 10-6-0, 2nd in NFC East Division  ( Schedule and Results )

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The Eagles split up after Glenn Frey and Don Felder go at it on stage.

The group wraps up their The Long Run tour with a benefit concert in Long Beach for California Senator Alan Cranston. Before the show, Felder and Frey exchange words, releasing years of pent-up tension that come to a head when they go on stage. During the show, they exchange threats, and when they finish up, Felder smashes his guitar and takes off. The show becomes known in Eagles lore as "Long Night at Wrong Beach." Frey quits the group, but their manager, Irving Azoff, doesn't make an announcement in hopes they can patch things up. The announcement never comes, but when Frey and Henley release solo albums in 1982, it becomes clear the Eagles are grounded. The band doesn't get back together until 1994 for their Hell Freezes Over album and tour, a wildly lucrative reunion.

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Our Complete List Of Eagles Current And Former Band Members presents a list of musicians who were both official members of the band as well as the group of musicians who just toured with the group.

The Eagles are one of the most iconic American rock bands of all time, known for their harmonious vocals and intricate musicianship that contributed to the sound of 1970s rock and roll. Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, the band initially consisted of Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner. Over the years, the lineup evolved, but the band’s essence and impact on American music remained undeniable.

The Eagles’ self-titled debut album was released in 1972 and introduced the world to their unique blend of rock, country, and folk. Songs like “Take It Easy” and “Witchy Woman” quickly became anthems of the era, and the album was a commercial success. But it was their next albums that catapulted them into superstardom. “Desperado” (1973) took the band in a conceptual direction, with its themes revolving around the Old West. This was followed by “On The Border” (1974), which featured the hit single “Best of My Love.”

By 1975, the band saw a lineup change with the addition of guitarist Don Felder, who contributed to the heavier sound of their next album, “One of These Nights.” This album included hits like “Lyin’ Eyes” and the title track, earning them their first Grammy Award. In 1976, the Eagles released “Hotel California,” one of the most popular and influential albums in rock history. The title track and “New Kid in Town” are particularly memorable, both garnering Grammy Awards.

Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner left the band and were replaced by Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, respectively. The new members brought a harder rock edge to the band’s sound, evident in their next album, “The Long Run” (1979). However, tensions within the band led to its disbandment in 1980.

After a 14-year hiatus, The Eagles reunited in 1994 with the album “Hell Freezes Over,” named after Henley’s famous quip that the band would get back together “when hell freezes over.” The album included four new songs and was a commercial success, spurring a highly profitable tour.

Sadly, co-founder Glenn Frey passed away in 2016, but the band decided to continue touring, with Frey’s son Deacon and country musician Vince Gill filling in. Despite the changes and the controversies that have followed them over the years, the Eagles’ legacy remains intact. Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) compilation became the best-selling album of the 20th century in the U.S., and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

EAGLES CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS

Don Henley , originally from Gilmer, Texas, was one of the founding members of The Eagles , formed in 1971. He primarily served as the drummer and co-lead vocalist of the band. Henley contributed to all of the band’s original albums, from their self-titled debut in 1972 to “Long Road Out of Eden” in 2007. Some of his most iconic songs with The Eagles include “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” “Witchy Woman,” and “The Long Run.” Henley was integral in writing and singing some of the band’s most enduring hits, often collaborating with Glenn Frey.

Outside of The Eagles , Don Henley had a highly successful solo career that kicked off in 1982 with his debut solo album, “I Can’t Stand Still,” featuring the hit single “Dirty Laundry.” His 1984 album “Building the Perfect Beast” and 1989’s “The End of the Innocence” were both commercial and critical successes. Henley has received numerous awards, including several Grammy Awards both as a solo artist and as a member of The Eagles, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.

Glenn Frey, hailing from Detroit, Michigan, was another founding member of The Eagles . He played guitar and keyboards and shared lead vocal duties with Don Henley. Frey was part of all the original lineup albums, starting from “Eagles” in 1972 to “Long Road Out of Eden” in 2007. He was the voice behind hits like “Take It Easy,” “Tequila Sunrise,” and “New Kid in Town,” among others. Frey’s songwriting partnership with Don Henley is one of the most celebrated in rock history.

Aside from his work with The Eagles , Glenn Frey also had a successful solo career, particularly in the 1980s. His debut solo album, “No Fun Aloud,” was released in 1982 and included hits like “The One You Love.” He also had a string of soundtrack hits, such as “The Heat Is On” from “Beverly Hills Cop” and “You Belong to the City” from the “Miami Vice” soundtrack. Frey tried his hand at acting as well, with appearances in TV shows and a feature film. He received numerous accolades over his career, including several Grammy Awards and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Eagles in 1998. Frey passed away in 2016, marking an end to his long and fruitful career.

Bernie Leadon

Bernie Leadon, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was one of the original founding members of The Eagles . He was primarily a guitarist and banjo player for the band but also contributed vocals. Leadon played a significant role in the band’s first four albums: “Eagles” (1972), “Desperado” (1973), “On the Border” (1974), and “One of These Nights” (1975). He was particularly influential in shaping the country rock sound of the band’s early years, contributing to songs like “Witchy Woman” and “Take It Easy.” He left the band in 1975, seeking a break from touring and wishing to move in a different musical direction.

Outside of The Eagles , Bernie Leadon had a rich musical career. He was a member of the pioneering country-rock bands Dillard & Clark and the Flying Burrito Brothers before joining The Eagles . After leaving the band, he released several solo albums and collaborated with a variety of musicians in the country and bluegrass genres. He rejoined The Eagles for their “History of the Eagles” tour in 2013.

Randy Meisner

Born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Randy Meisner was the original bassist and one of the founding members of The Eagles . Meisner’s falsetto vocals were a defining characteristic of the band’s harmonies. He participated in the first six studio albums, from the debut “Eagles” (1972) up to “Hotel California” (1976). His most famous contribution to The Eagles’ repertoire was the hit song “Take It to the Limit,” which he co-wrote and sang.

Beyond The Eagles , Randy Meisner was a member of the bands Poco and Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band before co-founding The Eagles . After leaving the band in 1977, he pursued a solo career and released several albums, though none achieved the massive success he had experienced with The Eagles .

Don Felder, originally from Gainesville, Florida, joined The Eagles in 1974 as a guitarist. He was brought in during the recording of the band’s third album, “On the Border,” and remained with them until his controversial firing in 2001. Felder contributed to several iconic songs, most notably co-writing “Hotel California,” where his guitar work is prominently featured. He played on all the albums from “On the Border” (1974) through “The Long Run” (1979), as well as the reunion album “Hell Freezes Over” (1994).

In addition to his time with The Eagles , Felder has had an active career as a session musician and solo artist. His most noted solo work is perhaps his 1983 song “Heavy Metal (Takin’ a Ride),” which was featured in the animated film “Heavy Metal.” He has also released solo albums, including “Airborne” in 1983 and “Road to Forever” in 2012. Felder authored an autobiography titled “Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles (1974-2001),” detailing his years with the band.

Everyone loves Joe Walsh. The legendary guitarist Joe Walsh was born in Wichita, Kansas. He joined The Eagles in 1975 as a guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist, effectively replacing Bernie Leadon. He was an essential part of the band’s transition from country-rock to a harder-edged rock sound. Walsh contributed to the band’s later albums like “Hotel California” (1976) and “The Long Run” (1979), and was a key part of the band’s various reunions and tours, including the “Hell Freezes Over” album in 1994.

One of Walsh’s most iconic contributions to The Eagles is the guitar solo in “Hotel California,” which he co-wrote. His energetic stage presence and distinctive guitar work became integral to the band’s sound and live performances.

Outside of The Eagles , Joe Walsh had already achieved fame with the James Gang and as a solo artist before joining the band. Songs like “Rocky Mountain Way” and “Life’s Been Good” are considered rock classics. Walsh has also had a prolific solo career and has been a sought-after session musician. He has released several solo albums, both before and after joining The Eagles , and has collaborated with a wide range of artists from various genres.

Timothy B. Schmit

Timothy B. Schmit, hailing from Oakland, California, became a member of The Eagles in 1977, replacing Randy Meisner as the band’s bassist and vocalist. Schmit’s first album with the band was “The Long Run” (1979), where he sang lead vocals on the song “I Can’t Tell You Why,” which he co-wrote. He also participated in the “Hell Freezes Over” reunion album in 1994 and remained with the band for subsequent tours and projects.

Schmit’s soothing vocals and harmonies enriched the band’s sound, and he became a significant contributor to the band’s later years, including during their long-lasting reunion periods.

Before joining The Eagles , Timothy B. Schmit was a member of the country-rock band Poco, where he had replaced Randy Meisner as well. After The Eagles initially disbanded, Schmit launched a solo career and also worked as a session musician, lending his vocals to hits like “Africa” by Toto and “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor. He has released several solo albums, showcasing his talents as a singer and songwriter separate from his work with The Eagles.

Vince Gill, born in Norman, Oklahoma, joined The Eagles in 2017 after the passing of Glenn Frey. Gill shares lead vocal and guitar duties, particularly covering songs that were originally sung by Frey. He was officially integrated into the band’s lineup for the “An Evening with the Eagles” tour. His experience in country music, along with his accomplished guitar skills, provided a rich layer to the band’s iconic country-rock sound.

While Vince Gill is a newer member of the band, his music career is incredibly extensive and predates his involvement with The Eagles by decades. Gill is an accomplished country musician, with more than 20 studio albums to his name. He has won 21 Grammy Awards and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Gill’s country credentials and versatility as a guitarist and vocalist make him a fitting addition to The Eagles’ legacy.

Deacon Frey

Deacon Frey, son of founding Eagles member Glenn Frey, also joined the band in 2017 for the “An Evening with the Eagles” tour, following his father’s death in 2016. Deacon performs rhythm guitar and shares lead vocal duties, especially on songs that were closely associated with his father. His resemblance in both appearance and voice to his late father has been noted as giving a sense of continuity to the band while honoring Glenn Frey’s legacy.

Prior to joining The Eagles, Deacon Frey was not a widely-known musician but had performed with his father on a few occasions. The emotional weight of him stepping in for his late father added a poignant dimension to The Eagles’ concerts and was met with positive reception from fans and critics alike. Joining The Eagles has been Deacon’s major introduction into the professional music scene, and he has been praised for his performances, capturing a balance of nostalgia and fresh energy in the band’s recent tours.

MUSICIANS WHO HAVE TOURED WITH THE EAGLES

Joe Vitale, a native of Canton, Ohio, has been a touring musician with The Eagles but was never an official member. He has primarily played drums, keyboards, and has contributed backing vocals. He has an especially close working relationship with Joe Walsh, having performed on several of Walsh’s solo records and tours. He has not played on any official Eagles albums, but his contributions have been more in a live capacity during different touring periods.

Outside of his association with The Eagles, Joe Vitale has had a versatile career as a session musician and has released several solo albums. He has collaborated with a wide array of artists including Crosby, Stills and Nash, Ted Nugent, and Peter Frampton among others. He is also known for his songwriting, notably co-writing Walsh’s hit “Rocky Mountain Way.”

Timothy Drury

Timothy Drury was born in Los Angeles, California, and toured with The Eagles as a keyboardist and backing vocalist. Although he was never an official member, his contributions were mainly seen during live performances, specifically during the ’90s. Drury added texture and depth to the band’s sound with his keyboard playing and has been a part of live album recordings.

Besides The Eagles, Drury has had an extensive career working with other big names in the industry, including Whitesnake and Don Henley in his solo career. He is also a composer and has released his own solo work which often includes multimedia components, like visual arts along with the music.

Al Garth was primarily a session and touring musician for The Eagles, contributing on violin and saxophone. Though not an official member of the band, his musicianship added a different layer of texture to the band’s sound in live settings. He played in various tours but did not feature on any studio albums by The Eagles.

Garth has had a broad career as a session musician, playing in numerous other bands and orchestras across genres. His multi-instrumental skills have made him a versatile and valuable musician in both studio and live settings.

Bill Armstrong

Bill Armstrong is lesser-known compared to other musicians associated with The Eagles and was never an official member of the band. He has served as a trumpet player during live performances, adding to the horn sections during specific tours.

Outside of his association with The Eagles, information about Armstrong’s musical career is relatively limited. He is mostly known as a session musician, contributing to horn sections for various bands and artists.

Chris Mostert

Chris Mostert toured with The Eagles as a saxophonist, although he was never an official member of the band. He contributed his skills primarily in a live setting, enriching the band’s sound during concerts. Like many of the other touring musicians, Mostert did not feature on any of The Eagles’ studio albums.

Mostert has a career as a session musician and has played with other notable acts. His saxophone skills are versatile, making him a sought-after musician for live performances across various genres.

Greg Smith has had a stint as a touring musician with The Eagles, playing the saxophone and adding depth to their live horn sections. Though he never became an official member of the band, his contributions were focused mainly on live performances.

Aside from his work with The Eagles, Smith has an extensive career as a session musician, contributing his saxophone skills to numerous other artists and bands across a range of genres. His talent has made him a go-to musician for both studio recordings and live performances.

Les Lovitt joined The Eagles’ touring ensemble as a trumpet player, but was never an official member. His contributions were primarily made during live performances, augmenting the band’s sound with his trumpet.

Lovitt has had a career as a session and live performance musician, working across various genres. He’s been a part of orchestras and jazz ensembles and has also made contributions to other rock and pop acts as a horn player.

Scott F. Crago

Scott F. Crago has been a longtime contributor to The Eagles as a touring drummer and percussionist. Though not an official member, his role has been vital in recreating the band’s complex studio sounds in a live setting. His drumming skills have been utilized to flesh out the rhythmic complexities of Eagles songs during live performances.

Outside of his work with The Eagles, Crago has had a lucrative career as a session drummer, lending his talents to a wide array of artists in various genres. His skillset has made him a sought-after drummer for both studio recordings and live gigs.

Steuart Smith

Steuart Smith was brought into The Eagles to fill in for Don Felder after his departure. Though not an official member, Smith has been a significant part of the band’s touring lineup since the late 1990s. He contributes primarily as a guitarist and is known for his exceptional skill in recreating the band’s iconic guitar sounds during live performances.

In addition to his work with The Eagles, Smith has an impressive list of credentials as a session musician, and he has worked with a multitude of other artists and bands in a variety of genres.

Will Hollis

Will Hollis served as a keyboardist for The Eagles’ touring lineup. His role was to supplement the band’s live sound, particularly focusing on keys and synthesizers. Hollis’ musicianship was key in helping to emulate the intricate studio productions of The Eagles’ songs in a live concert setting.

Hollis has also had a career outside of The Eagles, serving as a session musician and touring keyboardist for various other artists. His extensive experience makes him a valuable asset in both studio and live settings.

Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson, though not an official member of The Eagles, contributed as a touring musician, specializing in keyboards. His role was especially important in bringing depth and dimension to the band’s live performances, helping to capture the essence of their studio recordings on stage.

Thompson is also an accomplished musician in his own right, having played with a variety of other acts and contributed to numerous studio recordings as a session musician. His versatility has earned him roles in different musical settings, from pop and rock to jazz.

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Randy Meisner: A Retrospective

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Drivin’ Dynamics The Poor Poco (1968-1969) Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band Goldrush

Solo Career Black Tie Roberts-Meisner Band Poco (1989-1991) Meisner, Swan & Rich World Classic Rockers

EARLY PERFORMANCES

This sections includes some of Randy’s earliest known performances, including gigs with his first band The Deacons, later known as The Thunderbirds.

THE DRIVIN’ DYNAMICS

At age 15, Randy was one of the four founding members of The Dynamics (later known as The Drivin’ Dynamics), a popular band from Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The other three original members were Richard Rohnke, John Ankeny and Larry Soto. Later members, during Randy’s tenure, were Paul Asmus, Bobby Soto, Steve Cassells and David Margheim. Randy performed with the band from 1961 to the Spring of 1966. Note: There are newspaper ads around that show “The Dynamics” performing at dances in Crete, Wilber, and Howells, which are cities in eastern Nebraska. This was probably the band from Omaha who went by the same name.

SOUL SURVIVORS/THE POOR

In the Spring of 1966, Randy joined a Denver band called The Soul Survivors. Shortly thereafter they moved to Los Angeles and changed their name to The Poor. They disbanded in 1968. Read more about The Poor here .

The band that would become known as Poco was founded in 1968 by Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Rusty Young, George Grantham, and Randy Meisner. For the dates below, the band performed under their original name, Pogo, with the exception of a couple of early dates where they were billed as RFD.

RICK NELSON & THE STONE CANYON BAND

In March 1969, Randy joined Rick Nelson and brought along two former members of The Poor–Allen Kemp and Pat Shanahan–to form The Stone Canyon Band. Randy left the band following the European tour. In his absence he was replaced by Phil “Fang” Volk from Paul Revere & The Raiders and later, Tim Cetera. Randy returned to the band in the Fall of 1970 for a tour and to record Rudy The Fifth . Read more here .

Additional dates for Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band can be found below (after Goldrush).

Following his departure from Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band, Randy formed a band in Scottsbluff, NE called Goldrush. The other members, Steve Love, Dan Rossi, Bill Schultz and Mark Jarosz were students at the local Hiram Scott College, where Randy’s wife, Jennifer, worked as a secretary. When Randy rejoined the Stone Canyon Band in the Fall of 1970, he took the members of Goldrush with him to Los Angeles. He had hoped to keep the band going in California, but it fizzled out soon after. Steve Love eventually replaced Randy in the Stone Canyon Band in 1971 when he left to join Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon to form the Eagles.

Randy rejoined the Stone Canyon Band in late 1970 for a short tour and an album, Rudy The Fifth . When he left the band for good in the Spring of 1971, Stephen Love, from Goldrush, took his place.

JAMES TAYLOR

Randy played bass on two songs on Taylor’s landmark 1970 album, Sweet Baby James . Randy’s inclusion in the following concert appearance might be mistake on the part of the reviewer, but it will remain as part of the archive until proven otherwise (see notes for more info).

Randy was one of the four founding members of the Eagles in 1971. He remained with the group until the end of the Hotel California tour in 1977.

Jump to: 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977

Some sources wrongly claim that the four original Eagles first played together as part of Linda Ronstadt’s backing band at Disneyland on June 12th, 1971. However, only Don Henley & Glenn Frey were part of her backing band at this gig. Bernie Leadon joined them onstage as a guest. Randy Meisner was NOT present.

SOLO CAREER

Following Randy’s departure from the Eagles, he went on a very brief tour in support of his first solo album, Randy Meisner . His touring band included Kerry Morris on bass, Steve Edwards on guitar, Kelly Shanahan on drums, Peter Reilich on keyboards, and Don Ullstrom on vocals. Following this tour, Randy did not perform again for nearly two-and-a-half years.

Randy returned to touring in support his second album, One More Song , in 1981. His new backing band, The Silverados, included: Sterling Smith on keyboards, Craig Hull on guitar, Bryan Garofalo on bass, Craig Krampf on drums, Don Francisco on percussion, and Terese Heston on vocals. The band name, only used for this tour, was taken from a lyric in the title track of the album.

Randy revamped his backing band for this tour. Sterling Smith remained on keyboards. The other members included: Dixon House on keyboards, Howard Leese on guitar, John Corey on guitar, Tom Erak on bass, and Denny Carmassi on drums.

The group Black Tie was a trio comprised of Randy, Billy Swan, and Jimmy Griffin. For a couple of these dates, former Eagle Bernie Leadon appeared as a guest.

ROBERTS-MEISNER BAND

In early 1987, Randy joined Rick Roberts formerly of The Flying Burrito Brothers and Firefall, to form the Roberts-Meisner Band. They performed together for the next two years. Randy left when he was offered the chance to rejoin Poco.

The original members of Poco reunited, made an album ( Legacy ), and went on tour. Randy remained with the band until 1991.

MEISNER, SWAN & RICH

This section focuses on the latter part of Randy’s career. It encompasses Meisner, Swan & Rich and the World Classic Rockers, as well as a handful of dates where Randy is billed as himself or as The Randy Meisner Band. A note about Meisner, Swan & Rich. For most of the shows listed below they were billed under their original name: Meisner, Rich & Swan. Their name change, due to a CD labeling mishap , did not occur until 2001, when the band was no longer performing together. I have chosen to use their original band name for this archive unless otherwise noted.

WORLD CLASSIC ROCKERS

World Classic Rockers is a rock supergroup founded in 1995 by Nick St. Nicholas of Steppenwolf. Randy was a member from 1997-2008.

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• All Night Long by Joe Walsh
• Already Gone by Robb Strandlund
• In the City by Joe Walsh
• Keep On Tryin' by Poco
• Life's Been Good by Joe Walsh
• Rocky Mountain Way by Joe Walsh
• Sea Cruise by Huey “Piano” Smith & His Clowns
• Seven Bridges Road by Steve Young
• Heartache Tonight
• I Can't Tell You Why
• King of Hollywood
• The Long Run
• The Sad Café
• Those Shoes
• Hotel California
• Life in the Fast Lane
• Pretty Maids All in a Row
• Wasted Time (Reprise)
• Saturday Night
• After the Thrill Is Gone
• Lyin' Eyes
• Take It Easy

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