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David Crosby, legendary singer and songwriter, dead at 81
David Crosby, a folk rock pioneer and one of the founding members of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died, his family announced Thursday.
He was 81.
"It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django," the Crosby family said in a statement, obtained by CNN through a family spokesperson."Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music"
David Crosby, a folk rock pioneer and one of the founding members of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died, his family announced Thursday.
He was 81.
"It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django," the Crosby family said in a statement, obtained by CNN through a family spokesperson."Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music"
Representatives for Crosby had no comment when reached by CNN.
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Crosby was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Byrds in 1991 and again with Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1997, alongside Stephen Stills and Graham Nash.
"Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched," the statement added."We will miss him dearly."
David Crosby on why former bandmates won't talk to him (2019)
BEGINNINGS AND SUCCESS
Crosby, a native Californian and son of Academy Award-winning cinematographer Floyd Crosby, initially moved to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara in 1960 with the intention of becoming an actor.
Music called his name, however, and in 1963, he formed the rock group The Byrds with Roger McGuinn and Gene Clark.
The band was nominated for a best new artist Grammy in 1965.
Among other hits, The Byrds released the 1965 song "Turn! Turn! Turn!" which was made popular again in the mid-'90s thanks to the 1994 feature film "Forrest Gump."
Crosby went on to win the best new artist Grammy trophy as part of Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1970.
Crosby, Stills & Nash played Woodstock 1969. It was only their second live performance together, which helped catapult them to mainstream success.
That band's first album, 1969's "Crosby, Stills & Nash," was an immediate success, featuring hits "Marrakesh Express" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes."
In 1970, with the addition of Neil Young, the group became known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and released "Déjà Vu," which contained the hit song "Woodstock."
In addition to his solo albums, Crosby collaborated with other music greats throughout his career, including Jerry Garcia, Bill Kreutzmann and Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, Carole King and Joni Mitchell.
Crosby is credited with having discovered Mitchell, whom he also dated.
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David Crosby, a folk rock pioneer and one of the founding members of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died, his family announced Thursday.
He was 81.
"It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django," the Crosby family said in a statement, obtained by CNN through a family spokesperson."Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music"
David Crosby, a folk rock pioneer and one of the founding members of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died, his family announced Thursday.
He was 81.
"It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django," the Crosby family said in a statement, obtained by CNN through a family spokesperson."Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music"
Representatives for Crosby had no comment when reached by CNN.
RELATED STORIES
David Crosby and Stephen Stills ask to remove their music from Spotify
David Crosby opens up in new documentary 'Remember My Name'
Crosby was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Byrds in 1991 and again with Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1997, alongside Stephen Stills and Graham Nash.
"Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched," the statement added."We will miss him dearly."
David Crosby on why former bandmates won't talk to him (2019)
BEGINNINGS AND SUCCESS
Crosby, a native Californian and son of Academy Award-winning cinematographer Floyd Crosby, initially moved to Los Angeles from Santa Barbara in 1960 with the intention of becoming an actor.
Music called his name, however, and in 1963, he formed the rock group The Byrds with Roger McGuinn and Gene Clark.
The band was nominated for a best new artist Grammy in 1965.
Among other hits, The Byrds released the 1965 song "Turn! Turn! Turn!" which was made popular again in the mid-'90s thanks to the 1994 feature film "Forrest Gump."
Crosby went on to win the best new artist Grammy trophy as part of Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1970.
Crosby, Stills & Nash played Woodstock 1969. It was only their second live performance together, which helped catapult them to mainstream success.
That band's first album, 1969's "Crosby, Stills & Nash," was an immediate success, featuring hits "Marrakesh Express" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes."
In 1970, with the addition of Neil Young, the group became known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and released "Déjà Vu," which contained the hit song "Woodstock."
In addition to his solo albums, Crosby collaborated with other music greats throughout his career, including Jerry Garcia, Bill Kreutzmann and Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, Carole King and Joni Mitchell.
Crosby is credited with having discovered Mitchell, whom he also dated.
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