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David Crosby

David Crosby started out in Los Angeles in the 1960s as a member of The Byrds, a folk-rock group that had a hit with 'Turn! Turn! Turn!'. He later formed...

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David Crosby, from The Byrds to CSNY

A founding voice in folk-rock harmony, from 'Turn! Turn! Turn!' to solo work like 'Cowboy Movie'.

For a quick sense of his range, listen to the harmony-driven 'Déjà Vu' and the storytelling of 'Cowboy Movie'. They frame the two sides of his work pretty well.

Crosby's voice and songwriting helped define the sound of late-60s folk-rock, especially on records like the Crosby, Stills & Nash debut. His solo material, such as 'Cowboy Movie', shows a more personal, narrative side that kept his catalog interesting. Even through personal difficulties, he kept writing and collaborating, leaving a stack of songs that feel lived-in.

He started in Los Angeles with The Byrds, then formed Crosby, Stills & Nash in 1969, which became Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young after Neil Young joined. Later, he worked on solo albums like 'If I Could Only Remember My Name' and kept recording into later decades.

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David Crosby started out in Los Angeles in the 1960s as a member of The Byrds, a folk-rock group that had a hit with 'Turn! Turn! Turn!'. He later formed Crosby, Stills & Nash with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, and their 1969 debut album became a success, known for its vocal harmonies. The song 'Déjà Vu' came after Neil Young joined the group, making it Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

He also worked on solo material, putting out records like 'If I Could Only Remember My Name'. Some of his songs, such as 'Cowboy Movie' and 'Compass', show up in his own catalog. His career included periods of personal difficulty, but he kept writing and recording.

Crosby's voice and songwriting were part of what defined the sound of those late-60s and early-70s folk-rock records. He remained active in music, collaborating with other artists and releasing new work into later decades.

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