Brian Wilson, Jason Isbell, Billy Corgan & more pay tribute to David Crosby
In the wake of the death of David Crosby at the age of 81, tributes to the late legend from fellow musicians have been pouring in, including messages from former bandmates Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and The Byrds’ Chris Hillman, as well as Brian Wilson, Jason Isbell, Billy Corgan, Jenny Lewis, Midge Ure, Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Melissa Etheridge, Ryley Walker, Ron Sexsmith, HEALTH, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf, Rosanne Cash, Tim Heidecker, Christopher Cross, Michael McKean, Sebastian Bach, Simon Raymonde, Tris Imboden of Chicago, Brian Ray, Robin Hatch of Fucked Up, and more. Read their tributes below.
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
Grateful for the time we had with David Crosby. We’ll miss him a lot.
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) January 19, 2023
RIP David Crosby pic.twitter.com/pvdGhMdOh7
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) January 19, 2023
— jenny lewis (@jennylewis) January 20, 2023
David Crosby now!!!! Enough 🙏
— midge ure💙 (@midgeure1) January 19, 2023
rest in power David Crosby, you were one grumpy motherfucker, but i love you man. https://t.co/h32rQRij3P fuck. ❤️ to @grahamnash_ & @Stephen__Stills … even @NeilYoungNYA i really miss dallas
— anton newcombe (@antonnewcombe) January 19, 2023
RIP CROZ DADDAD KING!
— Ryley walker (@ryleywalker) January 19, 2023
Thank you @thedavidcrosby I will miss you my friend. #DavidCrosby #Croz 💔 pic.twitter.com/eTxikf27Ro
— Melissa Etheridge (@metheridge) January 19, 2023
1941-2023 pic.twitter.com/ByMT4e3tB4
— HEALTH (@_HEALTH_) January 19, 2023
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.
— . (@rosannecash) January 19, 2023
RIP David Crosby
I was just listening to CSN the other night and was always blown away by his voice and sense of harmony. Huge loss RS pic.twitter.com/gA31oyB8v6— Ron Sexsmith 💙 (@RonSexsmith) January 19, 2023
thank you david crosby for your enormous part in the music that has enriched my life so much. playing it loud now ✨ pic.twitter.com/JvwtcmxuVW
— matthew caws (@nadasurf) January 19, 2023
— Tim Heidecker Official (@timheidecker) January 19, 2023
Heartbroken. 💔 “David Crosby Dead: The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash Founder Was 81 – Variety” https://t.co/mTbc0OOuFT
— Christopher Cross (@itsMrCross) January 19, 2023
RIP David Crosby
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) 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
Goodbye David Crosby you left behind a lifetime of glory ❤️ https://t.co/lExGQ6QHx9
— Simon Raymonde (@mrsimonraymonde) January 19, 2023
So saddened by the loss of my friend David Crosby. pic.twitter.com/Fjt22VrZgR
— Tris Imboden (@TrisImboden) January 19, 2023
This is very sad. David had just announced a new band, with a tour to follow.
Rest in peace, David Crosby. https://t.co/9N4k2PugD9— Brian Ray (@brianrayguitar) January 19, 2023
RIP to revered stoner David Crosby who spent his most memorable 4/20 replying to yours truly pic.twitter.com/nd46uyLu9L
— Robin Hatch (@robinhatch) January 19, 2023
We're very sad to learn of David Crosby's passing at age 81. We were honored to have him on the Farm Aid stage multiple times as part of CSNY, including for this performance of the classic "Almost Cut My Hair" written by him in 1970. https://t.co/MfHghHT6Il
— Farm Aid (@FarmAid) January 19, 2023
It was truly great to have David Crosby on The Best Show. RIP Croz. https://t.co/7NVjQLGkHM
— The Best Show with Tom Scharpling (@bestshow4life) January 19, 2023
Sad to hear about the news that the Byrds and CSN’s David Crosby has passed away. I hosted the first ever Musicians Assistance Program/MAP (now MUSICARES dinner honoring David in the year 2000. HIs contributions to folk and rock cannot be overstated. pic.twitter.com/q6934kMQp8
— Matt Pinfield (@mattpinfield) January 19, 2023
Phoebe Bridgers — who famously had beef with Crosby on Twitter where he was a notorious poster — has also paid tribute in the form of this Instagram story: