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His death, from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was confirmed on the Eagles social-media pages.
His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, Take It to the Limit.
His first real success, however, came as a member of Poco.
From there, Meisner spent time in Rick Nelsons Stone Canyon Band.
It was one of those kinds of situations where it was in everybodys advantage, Ronstadtrelayed toBillboardin 2016.
The Eagles were one of the most successful bands of the 70s and of all time.
The group began in earnest in 1972, and Meisner continued with the group through 1977.
Don and Glenn helped me with the lyrics.
I started the song, but those guys helped me a lot.
He left the group partially due to touring stress and partially due to associated discord within the band.
I was always kind of shy, hetoldRolling Stonein 2013.
One night in Knoxville, I stayed up late and got the flu.
We did two or three encores and Glenn wanted another one.
I told them I couldnt do it, and we got into a spat.
That was the end …
I really felt like I was a member of the group, not a part of it.
The whole thing started to end when we started taking separate limos.
He later reunited with the Eagles in 1998 for their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
