Now you can listen to the tribute that Rodrigo Contreras, owner of the RockFM Motel, and Alejo Stivelemblematic frontman of Tequila and presenter of ‘Music for Animals’performed to David Crosby. In addition to reviewing their career, both told some curious anecdotes that you may not imagine. Enjoy it above.
On Crosby’s death
David Crosbyco-founding member of The Byrds y Crosby, Stills & Nash He has passed away at the age of 81.
The musician’s wife confirmed the news in a statement: “It is with great sadness that I announce that, after a long illness, our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away.”
“He was surrounded by love for his wife and soul mate Jan and his son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and caring soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will live on through his legwould end music”.
“Peace, love and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. He will be sorely missed. 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 the prayers.”
Crosby, born in Los Angeles in 1941, dropped out of college to pursue music. After trying his luck in different parts of the United States, he joined The Byrds in 1964, who, the following year, got their first number 1 with a version of “Mr Tambourine Man” by Bob Dylan. Tensions within the band led to its dissolution in 1967.
In 1968 Crosby formed Crosby, Stills & Nash con Stephen Stills de Buffalo Springfield y Graham Nash de los Hollies. The following year, their self-titled debut album earned them a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Neil Young would join the group shortly thereafter, the band becoming Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Their second concert together took place at the legendary Woodstock festival on August 18, 1969. The band would break up and reunite several times over the years, and in the meantime Crosby would release his first solo album, ‘If I Could Only Remember My Name’ (1971).
Crosby collaborated, in turn, with artists of stature Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Art Garfunkel, Carole King y Elton John, among others. Crosby Stills & Nash would end up being part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, also becoming the first band whose members managed to enter the institution twice.