Randy Meisner, one of the founders of the Eagles classic rock band, passed away at the age of 77.

<div class="block">Randy Meisner, one of the founders of the Eagles classic rock band, passed away at the age of 77.</div>

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Eagles Founding Member Randy Meisner Dies at 77

Randy Meisner, a founding member of the rock band, The Eagles. He died, he was 77 years old Meisner was the band's bassist and vocalist. Now, in a statement, the Eagles wrote, quote, Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band. His vocal range was just astonishing as is evident on his signature ballad. Take it to The Limit. Meisner co wrote the iconic song while Mesner left the band in 1976 he was inducted into the rock and roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the Eagles in 1998. And the band confirms Meisner died due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.