Legendary Rockstar David Crosby Dies At 81 - His Legacy Remains

Legendary Rockstar David Crosby Co-Founder Of ‘Crosby, Stills & Nash’, Dies at 81 on 18th Janurary 2023

David Crosby is a singer, guitarist and songwriter who was part of the original line-up of the Byrds and appeared on their first five albums.

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He was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, once for his years with the Byrds and then for his solo work.

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His father was Oscar-winning cinematographer Floyd Crosby of "High Noon" fame.

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He wrote or co-wrote songs such as "Lady Friend", "Everybody's Been Burned", "Why", and "Eight Miles High" with the Byrds and "Guinnevere", "Wooden Ships", and more.

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He has an unflinching honesty, self-examination, regret, fear, exuberance, and an unshakable belief in family and the transformative nature of music.

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In his career, he collaborated with a number of well-known musicians, including Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young.

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His artistic style is characterized by a mix of folk and rock, often featuring intricate vocal harmonies.

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He also frequently performs with his backing band, the Lighthouse Band, and has toured extensively.

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He remains an iconic figure in the music world and is recognized as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

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