Key takeaways:
- Legendary singer-songwriter and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee David Crosby has died at the age of 81.
- He was a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and his influence on the music industry has been immense.
- Crosby’s legacy will live on through his music, and his influence on the music industry will be remembered for years to come.
Legendary singer-songwriter and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee David Crosby has died at the age of 81. His wife, Jan Dance, confirmed the news in a statement to Variety, saying that he had been surrounded by his family until his passing.
Crosby was a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and his influence on the music industry has been immense. He was an active presence on social media, tweeting as recently as Wednesday, and his death came as a surprise to many.
In her statement, Dance said that Crosby had been ill for some time, and that he had announced his retirement from live performances eight months ago. She also said that his “humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us”.
Crosby’s legacy will live on through his music, which has been a source of inspiration for generations of musicians. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a solo artist and once as a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Crosby’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief from the music community, with many taking to social media to pay tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter. His influence on the music industry will be remembered for years to come.
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