The heavens are rockin’ tonight. Legendary musician David Crosby, a member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash died Thursday after a long illness.
In a statement to Variety, his widow Jan Dance said:
“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. 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.”
Crosby joined The Byrds in 1964, scoring its first hit with a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man”. He later fronted supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash, playing their first concert as a group at Woodstock, later adding Neil Young.
Crosby was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. His most recent album, For Free, was released in 2021.
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