Randy Meisner: Eagles Founding Member Dies at 77

Randy Meisner, one of the founding members of the Eagles, has died at the age of 77.

The iconic rock band announced his death, adding that he passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 26.

Randy Meisner, Eagles Founding Member, Dies at 77

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NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: The Eagles (from left:) Randy Meisner, Timothy Schmit, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, Joe Walsh, Don Henley and Bernie Leadon, appear together on stage after receiving their awards and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 12 January in New York.

As per Variety, the band confirmed Meisner's untimely death at 77, leaving a void in the hearts of music lovers everywhere.

As the co-founder of the legendary Eagles, Meisner played a pivotal role in shaping the sound that defined an era, and his contributions will forever remain etched in the annals of rock history.

Meisner's journey began in the heart of a musical revolution, where soaring harmonies and foot-tapping rhythms captivated the world. As a founding member of Eagles, Meisner's enchanting bass voice provided the backbone to some of the band's most beloved hits. From the heartfelt "Take It to the Limit" to the timeless "Hotel California," Meisner's vocals were the wings that allowed the Eagles to fly higher than ever before.

Deadline reports that the band's official statement pays tribute to its founding member. The phenomenal group says, "Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band." On top of that, the rock band also highlighted the captivating talent of Meisner. The Eagles notes that "his vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, 'Take It to the Limit.'"

Meisner was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, in 1946. He began his music career in the early 1960s, playing with various bands in the Los Angeles area. In 1971, he joined forces with Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Joe Walsh to form the Eagles.

The Eagles quickly became one of the most successful rock bands of all time, selling over 150 million albums worldwide. Meisner's distinctive vocals were featured on many of the band's biggest hits, including "Take It Easy" and "The Best of My Love."

Meisner left the Eagles in 1977, but he continued to record and perform as a solo artist. He also released several albums with the Meisner Brothers Band.

Randy Meisner's Cause of Death Confirmed

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NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: The Eagles (from left:) Bernie Leadon, Joe Walsh, Don Henley, Timothy Schmit, Don Felder, and Randy Meisner appear together after receiving their awards and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 12 January in New York.

The Eagles founder member has been battling with health complications in recent years.

In 2013, as per People, the group invited Meisner to join their world tour. However, he reportedly declined the invitation due to his health situation.

More recently, or in 2016, to be exact, The Eagles founder member revealed that the group extended their help by shouldering his medical care.

The band confirmed that the sensational American singer died due to complications from the disease. In a statement, The Eagles disclosed that their founding member has passed away "due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD)."