David Crosby live at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, December 1975. Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/ GI
An cascade of love and also respect struck social networks when the information damaged that The Byrds and also Crosby, Stills & & Nash creator David Crosby had actually passed away at age 81.
Memories gathered from Crosby’s peers, consisting of bandmate and also at some time foe Graham Nash, with whom he developed CSN in 1968.
“It is with a deep and profound sadness that I learned that my friend David Crosby has passed,” Nash composed onFacebook “I know people tend to focus on how volatile our relationship has been at times, but what has always mattered to David and me more than anything was the pure joy of the music we created together, the sound we discovered with one another, and the deep friendship we shared over all these many long years. David was fearless in life and in music. He leaves behind a tremendous void as far as sheer personality and talent in this world. He spoke his mind, his heart, and his passion through his beautiful music and leaves an incredible legacy. These are the things that matter most. My heart is truly with his wife, Jan, his son, Django, and all of the people he has touched in this world.”
Crosby was additionally kept in mind by Melissa Etheridge, that asked the folk-rocker to be the natural father of her kids in the ’90s. “I am grieving the loss of my friend [and] Beckett and Bailey’s biological father, David,” Etheridge composed onInstagram “He gave me the gift of family. I will forever be grateful to him, [son] Django, and [wife] Jan. His music and legacy will inspire many generations to come. A true treasure.”
Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Jason Isbell, Rosanne Cash, Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Lalah Hathaway and also much more well-known buddies and also followers commemorate Crosby listed below:
I do not recognize what to state aside from I’m sad to read aboutDavid Crosby David was an incredible skill– such an excellent vocalist and also songwriter. And a fantastic individual. I simply go to a loss for words. Love & & Mercy to David’s friends and family. Love, Brian pic.twitter.com/Hjht7LeGiv
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilson Live) January 19, 2023
Grateful for the time we had withDavid Crosby We’ll miss him a whole lot.
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) January 19, 2023
I can not start to state just how prominent Crosby, Stills and also Nash were for me. I’m thankful David Crosby lived, therefore extremely unfortunate he’s gone.
— rosanne cash money (@rosannecash) January 19, 2023
RIP David Crosby pic.twitter.com/pvdGhMdOh7
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) January 19, 2023
I will not neglect it either. Loved him. HOLE https://t.co/BcbOSJK6KG
–Dr LALAH HATHAWAY (@lalahhathaway) January 19, 2023
RIP David Crosby
I was simply paying attention to CSN the various other evening and also was constantly surprised by his voice and also feeling of consistency. Huge loss RS pic.twitter.com/gA31oyB8v6— Ron Sexsmith (@RonSexsmith) January 19, 2023
We are so unfortunate to come across the passing away of the fabulous David Crosby, a guy of extraordinary skill. As a little homage, right here’s our cover of CSNY’s“Teach Your Children” Rest in Peace,David https://t.co/J2Lqpzt8to pic.twitter.com/6bCaQdaBbh
— HANSON (@hansonmusic) January 19, 2023
As long as I enjoyed his songs I enjoyed his ideas on Twitter too. Rest In Peace David Crosby ✌ thanks for the life time of ideas https://t.co/Vdoc6j6LdL
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) January 19, 2023
Tonight at 7pm PST my buddies and also area will certainly growl and after that blast CSN to recognize this gorgeous heart and also tale. If you do this, please send me video clips RIP David Crosby!! We like you. pic.twitter.com/F2LKMmm9LY
— christina applegate (@ 1capplegate) January 19, 2023
RIP David Crosby
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) January 19, 2023
