Jim Messina

Jim Messina is a musician and music producer with a career spanning five decades. He worked as a producer and audio engineer for Buffalo Springfield before joining the band as bass player (1966-1968). He then co-founded Poco with Richie Furay, serving as lead guitarist (1968-1970, 1989). In 1971, he began a partnership with Kenny Loggins, forming Loggins & Messina, which released eight hit albums and sold over 16 million copies before dissolving. Messina subsequently pursued solo acoustic touring and later formed The Road Runners band, continuing to tour and record live performances.