David Crosby

American singer, guitarist and songwriter (1941–2023)

David Van Cortland Crosby (August 14, 1941 – January 18, 2023) was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter.[1] He was most famous as a founding member of the bands The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, and Nash.[2] He was born in Los Angeles, California.

Crosby in Los Angeles, July 2019

In the 2020 presidential election, Crosby supported Vermont United States Senator Bernie Sanders.[3]

Crosby died suddenly on the night of January 18, 2023 at his home in Santa Ynez, California.[4] He was 81.[5] The cause of death was problems caused by COVID-19.[6]

References

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  1. "David Crosby Biography". Bioi/A&E Television Network, LLC. Archived from the original on 18 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. Jason Ankeny. "David Crosby". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  3. "David Crosby on Live Music's Uncertain Future — and Why He Hasn't Given Up on Reuniting CSNY". Rolling Stone. April 17, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  4. Willman, Chris (January 22, 2023). "David Crosby Was Working on a Planned Tour and New Album Up to the Day He Died, Collaborators Say". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  5. Morris, Chris (January 19, 2023). "David Crosby, Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash Co-Founder, Dies at 81". Variety. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  6. "EXCLU VIDÉO - Véronique Sanson peinée par la mort de David Crosby : "Il devait faire un grand concert avec mon fils…"".