RIP, Folk Rock Legend David Crosby Passed Away

JAKARTA - David Crosby, one of the founding members of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash has passed away at the age of 81.

The musician's wife confirmed the news in a statement provided to Variety.

"It is with great sadness that after a long illness, my beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away," his wife began.

“He is lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Even though he is no longer with us, his humanity and kind spirit will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will live on through his legendary music.”

She continued: “Peace, love, and harmony to all who know David and those he has touched. We will miss him very much. At this time, we kindly and respectfully ask for privacy as we grieve and try to cope with this immense loss. Thank you for the love and prayers.”

Crosby co-founded the folk-rock band The Byrds with bandmates Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Chris Hillman, and Michael Clarke in 1964, after performing in acoustic coffeehouse circles and in other bands, including the Balladeers Les Baxter.

Briefly dismissed from The Byrds in 1967, Crosby later returned and remained until the band released its last album, The Byrds in 1973.

A year after leaving The Byrds, Crosby formed Crosby, Stills & Nash with Stephen Stills of Buffalo Springfield and Graham Nash of The Hollies. The trio won Best New Artist at the 1969 Grammys after the release of their self-titled debut album.

Crosby, Still & Nash played their second show at the legendary Woodstock festival in 1969 and were often joined on stage by Neil Young, whose surname was later added to the band's name.

Together, Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young) released eight studio albums, including Déjà Vu in 1970 and the last one - Looking Forward (1999).

When the full band wasn't working together, Crosby still frequently collaborated with Nash. The pair released 'Graham Nash David Crosby', their debut album together, in 1972, followed by three more albums over the following years.