Rick Nelson
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 70 |
| Date of birth | June 11,1954 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Black Star Coal Camp |
| Kentucky | |
| United States | |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Position | Kentucky State Representative |
| Education | Eastern Kentucky University |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3366329 |
Rick Nelson Life story
Rick G. Nelson is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives representing District 87 since January 2001. He ran for Kentucky State Treasurer in the 2015 elections to succeed term-limited Democratic incumbent Todd Hollenbach, but lost to Republican Allison Ball.
Randy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77
By Paul GlynnEntertainment reporter
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 .
, who described him as " integral" and " instrumental" in their early success.
Meisner died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
" His vocal range was astonishing, As Is evident on his signature ballad, Take It to The Limit , " they said in a statement.
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.
Randy Bachman of fellow rock group, the Bachman Turner Overdrive, paid tribute to Meisner, Saying : " Sorry to hear Eagles musician Randy Meisner has left us.
" He was an incredible singer, songwriter and bassist. Peace to his friends and family. "
Born to a farming family in Nebraska in 1946, Meisner played with Rick Nelson 's Stone Canyon Band, and Poco, before co-founding The Eagles alongside Don Henley , Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon .
They Went on to define the country-tinged, laid-back West Coast pop-rock sound that ruled the US airwaves in the early 1970s.
Meisner left The Group after just Six Years - being replaced by Timothy B. Schmit - Saying he was exhausted, and he turned down an offer to re-join for a world tour in 2013. due to ill health
Following guitarist, Henley said The Band would not play again. But they are due to stage a final tour starting this September in New York .
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
