What was David Crosby’s cause of death?
DAVID Crosby is remembered for many of his timeless hit songs from the 1970s.
The late rock musician was a founding member of Crosby, Stills, and Nash.
What was David Crosby’s cause of death?
On January 19, 2023, David Crosby’s wife Jan Dance revealed the Helplessly Hoping hitmaker died at the age of 81 years after battling an illness for some time.
Crosby’s grieving widow told Variety: “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.”
She added: “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.”
Crosby is survived by his wife Jan, his sons Django and James, and his daughters Erika and Donovan.
The GRAMMY Award winner was also the biological father of two children born to Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher via artificial insemination.
When were Crosby, Stills, and Nash formed?
In July 1968, the legendary folk-rock group Crosby, Stills, and Nash was formed at a dinner party thrown by either Joni Mitchell or Cass Elliot of The Mamas & the Papas.
The occasion marked the first time Crosby, Stills, and Nash played together.
Although, the group members have conflicting accounts of which famous music star actually held the dinner party.
All three founding members happened to meet each other after each of their respective music collectives disbanded.
In June 1967, Crosby met Stephen Stills after the former helped out Stills’ band Buffalo Springfield by filling in for Neil Young at that month’s Monterey Pop Festival.
In October of the same year, Crosby was fired from The Byrds because of the band’s conflict with his songwriting.
Crosby was also familiar with Graham Nash of The Hollies when The Byrds toured England in 1966.
Earlier in 1968, Crosby and Nash reconnected at a party held by The Monkees’ bass guitarist Peter Tork.
On May 29, 1969, Crosby, Stills, and Nash released their self-titled debut album.
Following Crosby’s death, the band is survived by Stephen Stills and Graham Nash.
When did Crosby retire?
On May 5, 2022, Crosby announced his plans to retire and stop performing live shows.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee confirmed to Best Classic Bands: “It’s because I’m old. I’m too old to do it anymore. I don’t have the stamina, I don’t have the strength.
“Being on a bus tour is a daunting task. It’s very hard. It takes it out of you.”
On December 15, 2022, it appeared he began to have a change of heart when he took to Twitter and said: “hmmmmmm….dare I say it? …I think I’m starting yet another band and going back out to play live.”