David Crosby: A Legendary Musician's Life In Photos
By Kelly Fisher
January 19, 2023
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David Crosby was known for blazing trails with his music throughout his decades-long career. The legendary artist, who was also known for his work with The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, died on Thursday (January 19). He was 81.
Crosby’s generation-spanning career includes GRAMMY Award wins, two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions (both took place in the 1990s, with The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash). Born in 1941 in Los Angeles, California, Crosby was the son of cinematographer Floyd Crosby and Aliph Van Cortland Whitehead. He is survived by his wife, and children.
Remember Crosby’s life in photos here:
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David Crosby, in Soho Square for The Byrds' appearance on Ready Steady Go! in 1965.
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The Byrds (L-R) David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Gene Clark, Michael Clarke and Jim McGuinn perform "Turn Turn Turn" on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 12, 1965.
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The Byrds (l to r): Chris Hillman; Dave Crosby; Mike Clark; Jim McGuinn; and Gene Clark.
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Crosby Stills & Nash
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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
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The Byrds
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The Byrds (L-R David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn, Michael Clarke and Gene Clark) perform on the NBC TV music show 'Hullabaloo' in November 1965.
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David Crosby kissing Joni Mitchell on the cheek while both are seated at an upright piano, seen from the back, through the control room window at the recording studio.
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Portrait of the music group Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, in the early 1970s.
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David Crosby & Graham Nash
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David Crosby in 1970.
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David Crosby performs during rehearsals on the premiere episode of the television show Music Scene.
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L-R David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills.
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David Crosby posed in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1976.
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Neil Young is joined onstage by Graham Nash (left) and David Crosby (right) as they perform with his band The Stray Gators Tim Drummond (bass) and Johnny Barbata (drums) n 1973.
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Graham Nash and David Crosby in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Peter Fonda and Graham Nash.
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Jan Dance rides behinds her then-fiancee, David Crosby, in the driveway of their home.
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Musician David Crosby and Jan Dance at a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony to honor Mick Jagger and Tina Turner, in 1989.
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David Crosby live at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, December 1975.
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On stage during the 40th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony in 2009.
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Crosby and his son James Raymond of the band CPR on stage.
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David and Jan.
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At the Amstel Hotel, Amsterdam, 1989.
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David Crosby of Crosby, Stills & Nash performs at Woodstock 94.
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David Crosby, son Django and wife Jan Dance during Los Angeles Premiere of Columbia Pictures' "RV".
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Performing at The Greek Theatre in 2014.
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David Crosby and wife, Jan Dance attend the 2014 MusiCares Person Of The Year.
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David Crosby on 'WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE'.
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Performing onstage during the California Saga 2 Benefit in 2019.
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David and Jan attend the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2020.
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