Legendary musician David Crosby has died at the age of 81, DailyMail.com has confirmed.
The member of the group The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash died on Thursday “after a long illness”, his wife Jan Dance told Variety.
“It is with great sadness that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby passed away after a long illness,” she said in the statement. “He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us.
The latest: Legendary musician David Crosby has died at the age of 81, as his wife Jan Dance told Variety he passed away after a “long illness”. Taken in LA in 2020
She continued, “His legacy will live on through his legendary music. Peace, love and harmony to all who knew David and to those he touched. He will be greatly missed.
“At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to come to terms with our profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers.”
Crosby was the lead singer and guitarist for The Byrds from 1964 to 1967, along with Gene Clark, Chris Hillman and Michael Clarke. The Los Angeles folk rock group has notable hits such as Turn! Turn! Turn! and Mr. Tambourine Man.
He later formed the musical trio Crosby, Stills & Nash with Graham Nash of the Hollies and Stephen Stills of Buffalo Springfield, and the group’s 1969 debut album went multi-platinum.
The famous musician was spotted on stage in Los Angeles in 2019
Crosby was featured with bandmates Graham Nash and Stephen Stills on the cover of the 1969 album Crosby, Stills & Nash
The group eventually added legendary music artist Neil Young and went by the name Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young before a series of breakups and reunions in the 1970s.
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