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DAVID CROSBY, DEAD AT 81
TMZ.com ^ | 1/19/2022 | TMZ

Posted on 01/19/2023 2:29:38 PM PST by chuck allen

David Crosby, the singer, songwriter and guitarist and member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, has died.

His wife, Jan Dance, told Variety Thursday, "It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away. 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."

She continues, "His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music. Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly. At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers.”

Born in Los Angeles, David founded the band The Byrds in 1964, finding their first number one hit ... only a year later thanks to a cover of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man."

It was in 1968 when Crosby formed Crosby, Stills & Nash with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. The group won a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1969.

Over the years, members of the group were able to collab with other artists freely -- and did so with the likes of Neil Young at Woodstock.

Crosby was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as both a member of The Byrds and for his efforts with Crosby, Stills and Nash.


TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Music/Entertainment
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To: AAABEST

He contributed the least of the four, all he had was his voice.


41 posted on 01/19/2023 2:46:00 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: desertsolitaire

LOL!
You win this thread!


42 posted on 01/19/2023 2:46:03 PM PST by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Say, can I have some of your purple berries?
Yes, I’ve been eating them for six or seven weeks now, haven’t got sick once
Probably keep us all alive


43 posted on 01/19/2023 2:46:16 PM PST by chuck allen
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To: jerod

And Steve Jobs, although he didn’t make it as long afterwards.


44 posted on 01/19/2023 2:46:24 PM PST by I-ambush (We watched the moment of defeat, played back over on the video screen. )
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To: NWFree

Wasn’t there a story or two going around years ago, about someone running in to David Crosby drinking alcohol in a bar soon after his transplant? Some comment made about “breaking it in.”
An urban legend?


45 posted on 01/19/2023 2:47:36 PM PST by desertsolitaire
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To: chuck allen
One of several tweets Crosby posted only yesterday.

I guess he's found out.


46 posted on 01/19/2023 2:49:08 PM PST by Drew68 (Ron DeSantis for President 2024)
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To: chuck allen

I won’t even miss this clown unlike BING Crosby who lives on forever each Christmas lol


47 posted on 01/19/2023 2:49:11 PM PST by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
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To: chuck allen

He hung around with some of the best musicians, how much he actually contributed I’ve never been sure of. Personally I think he was an asshole. But RIP even so.


48 posted on 01/19/2023 2:49:27 PM PST by bigbob (p)
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To: desertsolitaire
There's going to be a tv special about Mickey Mantle, Larry Hagman, and David Crosby. It'll be called........ ....... ‘Liver Let Die.’

That's the funniest thing I've heard all day, lol.

49 posted on 01/19/2023 2:49:45 PM PST by Licensed-To-Carry (John 14:6 )
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To: dfwgator
Steven Stills had the most talent.

Agreed.

50 posted on 01/19/2023 2:50:24 PM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized of man. )
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To: dfwgator

Actually you’re correct.

He diddled the guitar, and had a few good licks, but it was the singing/harmonies he imported from his time with the birds that made him amazing.


51 posted on 01/19/2023 2:50:38 PM PST by AAABEST ( NY/DC/LA media/political/military industrial complex DELENDA EST)
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To: jerod

You see... That’s why Canadian politicians go to the United States for their healthcare, instead of standing in line back home... If you use and abuse your liver in Canada, they don’t give you a transplant... They barely even give you medical care.


52 posted on 01/19/2023 2:50:41 PM PST by jerod (Nazi's were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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To: dfwgator

Saw Stills in the early 90’s at a music festival. Pretty good show.


53 posted on 01/19/2023 2:50:52 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: chuck allen

RIP.


54 posted on 01/19/2023 2:51:21 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (America Owes Anita Bryant An Enormous Apology)
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To: twister881
Singer, songwriter, guitarist...sperm donor (Melissa Etheridge & Julie Cypher). His spawn, Beckett, OD’d & died at 21.

I didn't know that. OD'ing at 21 is tragic.

55 posted on 01/19/2023 2:52:21 PM PST by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized of man. )
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To: chuck allen

Those lyrics seem rather wooden...


56 posted on 01/19/2023 2:52:34 PM PST by newfreep ("There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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To: AAABEST

I would upvote or like you comment but FR languishes in the 20th century.


57 posted on 01/19/2023 2:53:38 PM PST by Texas_Jarhead
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To: chuck allen

There were signs in the street that said where he was going


58 posted on 01/19/2023 2:54:35 PM PST by Round Earther
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To: chuck allen
One of the greatest rock/pop/folk songs of its era.

Little-known fact: I believe Stephen Stills played every instrument track on the studio version of that song.

59 posted on 01/19/2023 2:55:31 PM PST by Alberta's Child ("It's midnight in Manhattan. This is no time to get cute; it's a mad dog's promenade.")
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To: desertsolitaire

That’s so bad that it’s good! Lol.


60 posted on 01/19/2023 2:56:39 PM PST by lee martell
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