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Meisner, pictured in 1981, died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Randy Meisner, the US bassist and singer who co-founded the rock band Eagles has died at the age of 77.
Meisner helped form the group in 1971, taking lead vocals on the track Take It To The Limit, which he also co-wrote.
He contributed lush high harmonies to the California group's mega-hit, Hotel California and The Best of My Love.His death was confirmed on Thursday on Eagles' official website, who described him as "integral" and "instrumental" in their early success.Meisner died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Eagles - one of the most successful bands in history - have sold more than 150 million albums around the world and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Meisner's melodic basslines and falsetto vocals contributed to the band's first five albums - Eagles, Desperado, On The Border, One of These Nights and Hotel California.
"His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, Take It to the Limit," they said in a statement.