The Eagles: Photos Of The Iconic Rock Band & Its Many Members Over The Years

By:

Christina Casiano

July 27, 2023 10:04PM EDT

See photos of country-rock band The Eagles amid news that founding member Randy Meisner has passed away at 77.

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Rock Legends The Eagles

Rock Legends The Eagles — The Eagles all but define the country-rock movement of the 1970s. Since they formed in (where else?) Los Angeles in 1971, they’ve garnered no fewer than five number-one singles and six number-one albums. Add five American Music Awards and Six Grammy Awards, and you’ve got the makings of a classic band that’s also one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s and beyond.

The founding members of the band included guitarist and vocalist Glenn Frey, who died of various illnesses and complications in 2016, drummer Don Henley, bassist and vocalist Randy Meisner, and guitarist and vocalist Bernie Leadon. Each made names for themselves in their own right, separate from the band.

On July 27, 2023, the band released a statement announcing that Randy Meisner had passed at the age of 77, making him the second original band member to die after Glenn Frey. Randy’s death was attributed to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the Eagles’ official release.

Here, Bernie Leadon, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner, and Don Felder, are seen gathering in the early 1970s. As the world mourns the death of the Eagles’ second founding member, click through to see photos of the legendary country-rock hitmakers.

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The Eagles

The Eagles — Several member of The Eagles are seen in this iconic black and white photo. Founding members Glenn Frey and Randy Meisner have since passed away.

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Eagles

Eagles — Original members Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, and Don Henley.

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The Eagles in 2006

The Eagles in 2006 — Guitar Players and Singers Glenn Frey (l) Joe Walsh (r) and Drummer Don Henley (back) From the Legendary Us Band ‘The Eagles’ Perform Live at the Sant Jordi Palace in Barcelona on Tuesday 23 May 2006 Spain Barcelona

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Co-Founding Member Don Henley

Co-Founding Member Don Henley — Don Henley Performs at the Clinton Global Citizen Awards on the Final Day of the Sixth Annual Clinton Global Initiative in New York, 2010.

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Co-Founding Member Glen Frey

Co-Founding Member Glen Frey — Glen Frey in concert at the Stars on the Lake event on Lake Las Vegas. Frey was the co-lead singer and frontman for the Eagles, roles he came to share with fellow member Don Henley, with whom he wrote most of the Eagles’ material. He died in 2016.

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Co-Founding Members Joe Walsh and Don Henley

Co-Founding Members Joe Walsh and Don Henley — Musicians Don Henley (l) and Joe Walsh (r) perform during a Concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, The Netherlands 22 May 2014.

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Bassist Timothy B Schmit

Bassist Timothy B Schmit — Bassist Timothy B Schmit Poses For Photographers As He Presents the Groups New Dvd ‘Eagles: Farewell Tour Live From Melbourne’ on Wednesday 29 June 2005 in Barcelona. Schmit replaced bassist and vocalist Randy Meisner.

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Don Henley and Vince Gill

Don Henley and Vince Gill — Don Henley (l) and Vince Gill (r) perform at MusiCares Person of the Year Gala, Feb 8, 2019. Gill joined the Eagles, alongside Deacon Frey, following the death of Glenn Frey.

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Guitarist Don Felder

Guitarist Don Felder — Don Felder was the lead guitarist of the rock band Eagles from 1974 until his termination from the band in 2001. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 with the Eagles.

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‘History of The Eagles’ Screening

‘History of The Eagles’ Screening — Don Henley,Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh and Timothy B.Schmit attend the
‘History of The Eagles’ screening in London on 25 Apr 2013. They all wore formal suit looks for the occasion.

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In Concert At Earl’s Court

In Concert At Earl’s Court — The Eagles perform live at Earl’s Court in London on June 9, 2001. They’re famous for their harmonizing vocals and earthy sounds.

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Switzerland Performance

Switzerland Performance — Timothy B Smit, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh peform in Zurich during their European Tour at the Hallenstadion on Friday July 13 2001. Their timeless live sound is iconic.

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Thailand

Thailand — Timothy B Schmit, Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh pose For photographers during a press conference at Impact Areena in Bangkok, Thailand on 13 October 2004. The band continued performance decades past their 1971 formation.

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