Remembering David Crosby of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash

SiriusXM is sad to learn of the passing of David Crosby, musician and legendary founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

His family shared the following:

“It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away. He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music. Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly. At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers.”

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Born in Los Angeles, CA, David Crosby was the second son of Aliph Van Cortlandt Whitehead and Academy Award-winning cinematographer Floyd Crosby.

After joining the Byrds in 1964, Crosby appeared on the band’s first five albums. Four years later, he formed Crosby, Stills & Nash alongside Stephen Stills of Buffalo Springfield and Graham Nash of the Hollies. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once with each band. Outside of his group work, Crosby also released six solo albums between the years 1971 and 2017.

He was 81 at the time of his death.