Friday, January 20, 2023

Remembering David Crosby

In Memory

David Crosby

August 14, 1941 - January 18, 2023

Founding member the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash

Crosby, Stills & Nash - Debut album
Grammy Award for Best New Artist (1969)

Neil Young joined for live performances such as Woodstock.
The group became known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY).

David Crosby and Graham Nash collaborated three Gold certified albums in the 1970s.

Over 35 million albums sold between work with the Byrds and CSNY

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Byrds
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with CSN

Five albums in collaboration with Crosby were listed in Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (3 with the Byrds,2 with CSNY)

Source - Wikipedia

David Crosby's musical career was impressive, extensive, and enjoyed to this day.  His personal life struggled with drug and alcohol addiction as well as carrying weapons.  At the end of the day though, he was an inspiration to future musicians in the genres he was known for - rock, folk, and jazz.  I am far from Crosby's generation but I will always appreciate his contribution to music.

May David Crosby rest in peace.

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