The Eagle Randy Meisner wanted to sing with one more time: “Such an energetic guy”
Randy Meisner said he regretted that he and Glenn Frey would never perform together again after Frey died in 2016. The former Eagles bassist had left the band in 1977, but his comments showed affection for Frey despite tensions during their time together.
Meisner had struggled with the pressure of singing “Take It to the Limit” on tour and cited exhaustion and poor health when he left. He returned for one reunion show in 1998, but never rejoined the group; after Frey’s death, he said he was especially sad they could not perform the song together once more. Meisner died in 2023.
- Meisner regretted missing the chance to perform with Frey again.
- He left the Eagles in 1977 after the Hotel California tour.
- The pair never reunited on stage after Meisner’s 1998 appearance.
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The Eagles are an American rock band formed in the early 1970s. Randy Meisner was a founding member, playing bass and singing; Glenn Frey was a singer, guitarist and songwriter who helped lead the group.
Meisner left in 1977 after struggling with the demands of touring and performing “Take It to the Limit”, one of the band’s best-known songs. He later appeared with the Eagles at a reunion show, but did not return as a full-time member. Frey died in 2016, and Meisner died in 2023.
Their story reflects the pressures and personal relationships behind a successful band, as well as how former members can remain attached to its music. “Take It to the Limit” was closely associated with Meisner, making his wish to perform it with Frey again a particular part of their history.