David Crosby, legendary musician and member of The Byrds and Crosby Stills Nash and Young, has died at the age of 81, according to a report from Variety.
“It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,” reads a statement issued to Variety by the singer-songwriter’s wife Jan.
According to the statement, Crosby was “lovingly surrounded” by family at the time of his death.
“Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us,” the statement continues. “His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music.”
David Crosby was born August 14, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. He rose to fame with The Byrds in 1964 when the group released their first number one hit, a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man“. He went on to form Crosby, Stills & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) as well as the jazz-influenced group CPR. He also released six solo albums during his career.
In 2019, he was the subject of the Cameron Crowe-directed documentary Remember My Name.
David Crosby was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with The Byrds and once with Crosby, Stills & Nash.
I don’t know what to say other than I’m heartbroken to hear about David Crosby. David was an unbelievable talent – such a great singer and songwriter. And a wonderful person. I just am at a loss for words. Love & Mercy to David’s family and friends. Love, Brian pic.twitter.com/Hjht7LeGiv
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 19, 2023
David Crosby stuck to his guns. A difficult and gifted man. Whose talent and taste was immense. His harmonious voice still echoes in Laurel Canyon. A proud man who said what he said, and felt what he felt with no apology. A brilliant songwriter, and an American Icon, RIP. pic.twitter.com/lwL5emAdQ3
— Michael Des Barres (@MDesbarres) January 19, 2023
The world has lost yet another ethereal fixture of the ‘60s peace and love movement; a legend within his own right, and every group he was a part of. Coming up in the same era as The Doors, David Crosby had the voice and song writing abilities that made him completely unique… pic.twitter.com/Rl9AFDEe7z
— The Doors (@TheDoors) January 19, 2023
Grateful for the time we had with David Crosby. We’ll miss him a lot.
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) January 19, 2023
Classic Rock Landmarks:
Mr. Tambourine Man
