Dopo aver annunciato pochi mesi fa il ritiro dai palchi la scorsa notte si è spento all’età di 81 il grande David Crosby, leggendario cantautore americano membro dei Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young e nei The Byrds.
A dare il triste annuncio la moglie attraverso un comunicato pubblicato sul magazine Variety:
«È con grande tristezza, dopo una lunga malattia, che il nostro amato David (Croz) Crosby è venuto a mancare. Era amorevolmente circondato da sua moglie e anima gemella Jan e dal loro figlio Django. Anche se non è più con noi, la sua umanità e la sua anima gentile continueranno a guidarci e ispirarci. La sua eredità vivrà attraverso la sua musica leggendaria. Pace, amore e armonia a tutti coloro che conoscevano David e coloro che ha toccato. Ci mancherà molto. In questo momento, chiediamo rispettosamente e gentilmente la privacy mentre ci addoloriamo e cerchiamo di affrontare la nostra profonda perdita. Grazie per l’amore e le preghiere».
Immediata la reazione e l’omaggio da parte dei grandi della musica mondiale attraverso le piattaforme social. Da David Gilmour a Graham Nash fino a Billy Corgan e Brian Wilson. David Crosby ci lascia una musica senza tempo, realizzata in un’epoca fantastica in cui il tempo e la possibilità sembravano infiniti.
The incredibly talented and massively influential David Crosby has passed away at age 81.
We’re remembering David for his sense of humor, angelic harmonies, and his humanity.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/oNFfUf2shc
— The Beatles (@BeatlesEarth) January 19, 2023
I don’t know what to say other than I’m heartbroken to hear about David Crosby. David was an unbelievable talent – such a great singer and songwriter. And a wonderful person. I just am at a loss for words. Love & Mercy to David’s family and friends. Love, Brian pic.twitter.com/Hjht7LeGiv
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 19, 2023
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I can’t begin to say how influential Crosby, Stills and Nash were for me. I’m grateful David Crosby lived, and so very sad he’s gone.
— rosanne cash (@rosannecash) January 19, 2023
RIP David Crosby pic.twitter.com/pvdGhMdOh7
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) January 19, 2023
As much as I loved his music I loved his thoughts on Twitter as well. Rest In Peace David Crosby thank you for the lifetime of inspiration https://t.co/Vdoc6j6LdL
— Sebastian Bach (@sebastianbach) January 19, 2023
RIP David Crosby
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) January 19, 2023
“Missing you already, Croz. Love to Jan…” ~ James
Photo with @TheBonnieRaitt: Jamie McCarthy/Wire Images
Photo with Kim & James: Lisa Kane#JT #JamesTaylor #DavidCrosby #SingerSongwriters #Legend pic.twitter.com/cVbgNH7Jmv— James Taylor (@JamesTaylor_com) January 20, 2023
Tom counted David Crosby as a friend and a hero. He visited often at his house in the valley. He was funny, provocative and electric with talent. His contribution to music will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and love to his family, bandmates and fans. pic.twitter.com/JsUOj2xT5R
— Tom Petty (@tompetty) January 19, 2023
“I don’t like greed, I don’t like ignorance. I really don’t like anger. But I love love.” – @thedavidcrosby
Rest in peace to the brilliant David Crosby. He will be greatly missed.
Henry Diltz pic.twitter.com/6AXXTT8wcP
— Marianne Faithfull (@Faithfull_M) January 20, 2023
RIP David Crosby. As a member of The Byrds, 1 of the historically essential Artists that created the Artform of Rock. The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Who, Beach Boys & Yardbirds, showed future generations like us what was possible. We owe him, and them, everything.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) January 20, 2023
David Crosby’s music was definitely a part of my life as I’m sure it was for millions of folks.
A lot of music came from my 3 sisters rooms when I was a pre-teen & all of it was my introduction to rock & the many variations of.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young was ever present. pic.twitter.com/1askSFymJR— Vincent D’Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) January 20, 2023
Said it as he said it #DavidCrosby @thedavidcrosby RIP pic.twitter.com/qkA62qdWGg
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 20, 2023
We sang together, we played together and had great times together.
I’ll miss The Croz more than words can say.
Sail on. pic.twitter.com/Lc6pui2rCX— David Gilmour (@davidgilmour) January 20, 2023
Sail on Croz!https://t.co/WPOqBhuAEc
— Ann Wilson (@AnnWilson) January 19, 2023
Too right SS! RIP #davidcrosby https://t.co/zy6OWMAHYu
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) January 20, 2023
RIP David Crosby. I sang so many of his songs when BTO was a bar band. I thought he was a great songwriter and was amazed at how he survived his turbulent years and kept on making music. He will be missed by millions and his loved ones. #rip #davidcrosbyhttps://t.co/Ii7bBVWp3L
— Randy Bachman (@RandysVinylTap) January 20, 2023
To the family of @thedavidcrosby – my condolences, thoughts & prayers go out to you. We lost an icon and legend today. It’s been a very sobering few weeks with the loss of so many people. It puts a real emphasis on “live your life to the fullest.”
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) January 19, 2023
RIP, Cros… https://t.co/kj3UMe9CgZ
— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) January 19, 2023
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Gutted to hear about David Crosby’s passing. Before I started buying my own records I listened to my dad’s. This one was huge for me. I learned to love music & harmonies from these guys. This song is one of my favorites. https://t.co/eMNy4EKwMo
— Noodles (@TheGnudz) January 19, 2023
