Randy left the Eagles in 1977
Randy was a member of the Eagles from the time they released their self-titled debut album in 1972 until they put out Hotel California in 1976.
He quit the group in 1977 and was replaced by Timothy B. Schmit.
Timothy also took Randy’s place in Poco when he left that group to join the Eagles.
Randy was not getting along with his bandmates and blamed exhaustion for his leaving the group, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Who was Randy Meisner’s wife, Lana Rae?
Lana Rae was the wife of the Eagles bassist, Randy Meisner.
The two began dating in 1984 while Lana was working as a cocktail waitress in Encino, Los Angeles.
The two dated for nearly a decade before they tied the knot in November 1996.
Throughout their marriage, they had a few complications.
In April 2015, one year before Lana passed, TMZ reported that Randy's friend, James Newton, had filed legal documents claiming that Lana was mistreating Randy.
Randy responded by saying Newton, who was seeking a conservatorship, was not a close friend and that he was "doing great."
In July 2015, the Daily News reported Randy was put under court-mandated supervision after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
The couple were married for 20 years before she died in their Studio City, California, home.
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Fans thank Randy for 'helping to kick off the amazing group'
Multiple Eagles fans have commented on the band’s statement regarding the death of bassist Randy Meisner.
One fan wrote: “Thank you for the wonderful music and memories Randy and for helping to kick off the amazing group we all know and love The Eagles.”
Another wrote: “RIP Randy. Thank you for bringing your talent to the world.”
Randy was the lead vocalist on one of the band's most popular songs
Randy's main role in the Eagles was playing the bass guitar.
His bandmates Don and Glenn headed up most of the singing but Randy occasionally stepped up to the microphone.
He is the lead vocalist on one of the band's most popular songs, Take It to the Limit.
The song was featured on the Eagles' 1975 album One of These Nights.
It peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100 in 1976 and stayed on the chart for 23 weeks.
It remains the band's longest-charting hit to make the list.
Tributes flood in
Following the news of Randy's passing, fans flocked to social media to send their condolences.
One Eagles fan tweeted: "Randy Meisner died. He helped found the Eagles and had 3 solo 'lost 45s' in the 80s."
Another wrote: "The Eagles have always reminded me of my dad. Of family. Farewell Randy Meisner. I know what I'm playing tonight."
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