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Singer-songwriter David Crosby, a founding member of 1960s folk-rock bands the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash (CSN), has died aged 81.
His wife, Jan Dance, told Variety he died "after a long illness" while surrounded by family.
"His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music," she said.
Crosby was one of the most influential rock singers of the 1960s and '70s — including playing at Woodstock with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY) in 1969 — but was also a polarising figure.
His time in the spotlight was marked by a combative relationship with his band mates and a voracious drug habit that landed him in prison.
Music world 'heartbroken' after polarising 1960s folk-rocker David Crosby dies aged 81
Key points:
- David Crosby was one of the most influential rock singers of the 1960s and 70s
- He played at Woodstock with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
- Drug use and a troubled relationship with band mates made him a polarising figure
His wife, Jan Dance, told Variety he died "after a long illness" while surrounded by family.
"His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music," she said.
Crosby was one of the most influential rock singers of the 1960s and '70s — including playing at Woodstock with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (CSNY) in 1969 — but was also a polarising figure.
His time in the spotlight was marked by a combative relationship with his band mates and a voracious drug habit that landed him in prison.
Music world 'heartbroken' after polarising 1960s folk-rocker David Crosby dies aged 81
