You can’t talk about its important stations american folk and folk rock of the 60s and 70s, not to mention Birds and Crosby, Stills and Nash (what happened later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), schemes in which he played a decisive role David Crosby.

American musician died at the age of 81, after a long illness, as we read in a related announcement from his family: “It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved David Crosby has passed away after a long illness. Next to him were his wife and sister Yang and his son Django. Although he is no longer with us, his humanity and kindness will continue to guide and inspire us.”

David Crosby, in addition to his decisive contribution to the formation of American folk in the 60s and 70s, was also known explosive and often problematic temperament, as he faced many abuse problems as well as the law. After all, the impact on the character played Dennis Hopper in film “Easy Rider” 1969.

It was this temperament of his that led the other members Birds exclude him from their ranks. David Crosby, however, joined the group in 1964 and was there when the Byrds had their first hit, a cover of “Mr. Diamond Man” from Bob Dylan.

The musician, however, did not sit idle, as soon after leaving the Byrds he formed a supergroup Crosby, Stills and Nash which, as their name suggests, consisted of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. One of their first appearances was in the legendary woodstock 1969.

He later also joined the scheme Neil Young and just like that they were renamed to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Before the constant bickering led to the band’s breakup, they had success with records such as “Deja Vu” from 1970 in which Crosby wrote in addition to the title track and “Almost cut my hair.”

David Crosby’s first solo record was “If only I could remember my name” from 1971 was active in the 80s and 90s and his last album was “For free” who released it 2021.

David Crosby, like Jeff Beck, who also recently died, twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the founders of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.