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Randy Herman Meisner (born 8 March 1946 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States|U.S.) is a bass guitar player, singer and songwriter best known as a founding member of the country-rock group the Eagles.

Early years
Meisner was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Throughout his professional musical career, Meisner's main activity has been as bass guitarist and backup vocalist. His first public playing experience was with a local band named The Dynamics (later The Drivin' Dynamics) in 1961. In 1965, he moved to California with a band named The Poor.

Meisner turned to supporting himself through studio sessions. In 1969, he appeared on Poco's first album, ''Pickin' Up the Pieces''. He ceased playing with the band shortly before the record was released and was replaced by Timothy B. Schmit. While his photograph does not appear on the album jacket, credit for his contributions are given in the album notes.

In 1970, Meisner joined Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band. He appears on both ''In Concert at the Troubadour, 1969'' and ''Rudy The Fifth''. At the same time, he was active in Linda Ronstadt's backup band which featured Don Henley, Glenn Frey & Bernie Leadon.

Tenure with the Eagles
In 1971, he, along with Henley, Frey and Leadon, formed the Eagles and they released their eponymous debut album in 1972.
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