Rock legend David Crosby has died aged 81. The American singer, guitarist and songwriter had a solo career, and also co-founded the Byrds and Crosby and Stills and Nash.
In a statement to showbiz site Variety, his wife said that he died after a 'long illness' and was surrounded by family. She added: "Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us."
Crosby joined bandmates Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Chris Hillman, and Michael Clarke in The Byrds in 1964. His successful career saw him inducted to the reverend Rock and Roll hall of fame twice.
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Buffalo Springfield guitarist Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, the former singer for The Hollies and Crosby later formed the trio Crosby, Stills, and Nash, releasing their debut album in 1969.
Crosby contributed to five albums which have since been included in Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, three with the Byrds and two with Crosby and Stills and Nash. He died on January 19th 2023, in California.
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