David Crosby, singer-songwriter-guitarist who founded two influential 60′s rock bands, dies at 81

Ray Romano Hosts International Myeloma Foundation's 7th Annual Comedy Celebration Benefiting The Peter Boyle Research Fund LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Musician David Crosby performs onstage during the International Myeloma Foundation's 7th Annual Comedy Celebration Benefiting The Peter Boyle Research Fund hosted by Ray Romano at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on November 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for IMF) (Mike Windle)

January 19, 2023 at 10:19 p.m. UTC

David Crosby, the singer-songwriter-guitarist who founded two popular and influential 60′s rock bands, has died at 81.

The news reported late Thursday afternoon by Variety and other outlets.

Crosby founded the Byrds, and then Crosby, Stills & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young).

A statement given by Crosby’s wife to the publication Variety reads in part: “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.”