Breaking: Rock icon David Crosby dead at 81
David Crosby, a rock icon who rose to fame in the 1960s as a founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash , has died. He was 81.
She thanked fans for their love and asked for privacy “as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss.” They joined up with Gene Clark, Chris Hillman and Michael Clarke to form The Byrds in the mid-’60s, famous for its influential sound. The band’s first single, a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man,” shot into the top 10 in 1965, sparking a creative momentum that generated hits such as “Eight Miles High,” “All I Really Want To Do” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!” .
In July 2021, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer spoke with USA TODAY on the cusp of releasing his eighth solo album, “For Free.” Crosby had an exceedingly prolific career: 12 studio albums with The Byrds; eight with CSN&Y, three as Crosby & Nash; and eight as a solo artist . Crosby battled a series of health challenges, including three heart attacks, a liver transplant, diabetes and tendonitis.
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