Randy Meisner is an American musician best known as the founding member and bassist for the rock band, the Eagles. His musical style is rooted in rock and roll, country-rock, and folk-rock, with a distinctive high tenor singing voice. Meisner's most significant contribution to music history is his composition and vocals on "Take It to the Limit," one of the Eagles' biggest hits. His influence in the Eagles helped shape the sound of the 1970s Southern California rock scene.