David Crosby, Co-Founder Of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Dies At 81

David Crosby, a key figure in the free-spirited Laurel Canyon scene of the 1970s who helped bring folk-rock into the mainstream with The and Crosby, Stills & Nash, has died at the age of 81. His publicist confirmed the artist's death to NPR; No cause of death was given at the time of this report.

Crosby had long battleByrds d serious health problems, including multiple heart attacks,

Crosby had long battleByrds d seriodiabetes, and hepatitis C, for which he

underwent a liver transplant in 1994. Despite those challenges,

the veteran musician has enjoyed a creative streak in recent years.

He added five solo albums to his catalog between 2014 and 2021,

and tours frequently with two groups of collaborators, the Lighthouse

Band (which includes Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League) and the Sky Trails Band, with his son James Raymond, s,

keyboards. On .us health problems, including multiple heart attack