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Timothy B. Schmit
American musician (b. 1947)
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Musical artist
Timothy Bruce Schmit (born October 30, 1947) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. He has performed as the bassist and vocalist for Poco and the Eagles, having replaced Randy Meisner in both cases. Schmit has also worked for decades as a session musician and solo artist. In 1998, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Eagles.
Early life
Schmit was born in Oakland, California.[1] He was raised in Sacramento, and began playing in the folk music group Tim, Tom & Ron[1] at the age of 15. That group evolved into a surf band called the Contenders, then changed its name to the New Breed (sometimes known simply as "the Breed"). As the New Breed, they had a major local hit in Sacramento: the Animals-inspired "Green Eyed Woman," which was released in 1965 and hit No. 1 on local top-40 outlet KXOA. (The track also charted on isolated stations in V
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Fun Facts About Timothy B. Schmit
Some completely random pieces of trivia
- The "B" in Timothy B. Schmit stands for Bruce. There is no special reason why Timothy uses his middle initial �B�. Timothy first used the initial in his senior year of high school. When writing down his name and accomplishments for the yearbook, spontaneously Timothy expanded his name to 'Timothy B. Schmit'. He has pretty much used the �B� initial ever since.
- As a boy, Timothy wanted to be a firefighter.
- The first record Timothy ever bought was Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog."
- Timothy was a gymnast in high school.
- Timothy not only replaced Randy Meisner in the Eagles, he did so in Poco as well.
- Timothy's father was part Chilean and part Mexican. "Schmit" is the name of Tim's adopted grandparents (his father's adopted parents).
- Timothy has three children: one daughter, Jeddrah, by his first wife and a daughter and son by his current wife. Jeddrah is also a professional recording artist: see her official site.
- Timothy still uses the same "ghetto blaster
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BIO
An icon of American music since the early 1970s, Timothy B. Schmit has spent the past half-century in a creative whirl, blurring the lines between rock & roll, blue-eyed soul, California country, and folk.
From his long run with the Eagles (who showcased his lead vocals on hit songs like "I Can't Tell You Why" and "Love Will Keep Us Alive") to his work with Poco, Crosby Stills & Nash, and Steely Dan, the California native has more than earned his spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (he was inducted in 1998 with the Eagles). Of course, that doesn't mean he's stopped breaking new ground.
"I've had a great ride," says the bassist, singer and songwriter, "and I'm still hungry."
Day By Day, his seventh solo album and first since 2016’s Leap of Faith, highlights Schmit's enduring appetite for new sounds and timeless melodies. He recorded the album’s 12 songs during breaks in the Eagles' busy schedule, utilizing his home studio known as Mooselodge—nestled into a rural pocket of Los Angeles County, with the Santa Monica Mountains looming outside—to capture a sou
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