David Crosby, the famous singer, guitarist and composer, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, at the age of 81. Crosby is best known as a founding member of the rock band ‘Byrds’ and ‘Crosby, Stills and Nash.’
Graham Nash, a musician, paid tribute to him on Facebook, writing:
“Both in life and in music, David is very brave. He has left a huge void of pure character and skill on our planet. Through his lovely music, he has left a great void of character and pure skill. embodied his ideas, his heart, and his passion, and left an unforgettable legacy.This is my heart out to his wife, Jan, his son, Django, and all the others. he has come into contact with in this life.”
Randy Bachman, guitarist and singer, also paid tribute to Crosby on Facebook, writing:
“David Crosby, rest in peace. When BTO was a “bar band”, I sang a lot of his songs. I believe he is a great composer and I am amazed at how he overcame adversity and continued to make music. He will be missed by millions, including his loved ones.”
David’s cause of death has not yet been revealed and there are currently no preparations for a memorial service.
David Crosby has struggled with health issues in recent years.
David had a liver transplant in 1994 because he contracted hepatitis C. He was eventually diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which negatively affected his weight. During a performance in 2008, the audience noticed that he had lost weight due to illness. To control his diabetes, he had to use insulin. In February 2014, Crosby underwent cardiac catheterization and angiography. It was found that his left anterior coronary artery was 90% blocked and blood flow to the myocardium was restored with two stents. Then he declared:
“I’m glad I listened to my doctor and family. I seem to be a super happy guy again. I’m sorry we had to change the dates, but I guarantee the music will be great when they do. I do so.”
Doctors advised David to rest before returning to the stage to perform. He eventually had to cancel his performances at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco and the Troubadour in Los Angeles, California.
David Crosby’s career
David Crosby joined The Byrds in 1964 and collaborated with them on five albums. In 1968, he formed the folk rock band Crosby, Stills and Nash. Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young were also members of CSN. Their first self-titled album was released in 1969 and peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 in the United States. They recorded seven more albums and were known for their hits until 1999.
David began his solo career in 1971 with the release of his debut album If I Could Only Remember My Name. He formed another band, CPR, which was active from 1996 to 2004, releasing four albums in 2001.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn