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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Murray

Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles, dead aged 77

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Randy Meisner – a founding member of the Eagles, who wrote and sang the band’s hit song “Take It to the Limit” – has died at the age of 77.

The bassist and vocalist died Wednesday (26 July) night in Los Angeles of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the Eagles said in a statement published on its website Thursday (27 July).

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