On October 30, 1947, Timothy Bruce Schmit was born in Oakland, California. He was raised in Sacramento and became a musician, singer and songwriter.

Schmit performed as bassist and vocalist for the rock bands Poco and the Eagles, having replaced Randy Meisner in both cases. He 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, a recognition that sealed his presence on some of the most-heard recordings in American rock.