Randy Meisner

These projects tend to arrive at significant moments.

This era-turning multi-platinum smash became the group's first chart-topping album.

In most cases, there weren't many – so every new LP tended to carry a little extra weight.

Creating a big finish for your LP used to be a big deal. These guys understood the assignment.

Together, they tell the story of a songwriting partnership that grew with each new studio album.

They always had their share of talented bandmates.

Some moments were quite surprising for fans who liked them better in Old West outfits.

Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, Bernie Leadon, Timothy B. Schmit and Randy Meisner — we looked through the band's catalog and ranked the results.