The singer-songwriter and musician from California, best known for his work with the bands The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young passed away at the age of 81. He had multiple heart attacks and a liver transplant in the late 90's. He even dealt with Hepatitis C and continued to perform all his life.
David Crosby was born on August 14, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. He began playing music in high school, and after graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue a career as a folk musician. In 1964, he joined The Byrds, a band that was at the forefront of the "folk-rock" movement of the 1960s. He wrote and co-wrote several of the band's hit songs, including "Eight Miles High" and "Why."
In 1968, Crosby left The Byrds and co-founded Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. The trio released their self-titled debut album in 1969, which included the hit single "Marrakesh Express." They went on to release several more albums throughout the 1970s, and in 1970, Neil Young joined the group to form Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY).
Crosby also had a successful solo career, releasing several albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He also contributed to a number of other musicians' projects as well. Some of his notable solo works include "If I Could Only Remember My Name" (1971) and "Thousand Roads" (1993).
Crosby have had a tumultuous personal life, with struggles with drug addiction and multiple run-ins with the law. He was arrested several times on drug possession charges and served time in prison in the early 2000s for weapons possession. Despite these challenges, he continued to perform and tour throughout his life. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of rock and roll, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a member of The Byrds and once as a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
