David Crosby was a force to reckon with in the music industry, with numerous awards and accolades under his belt, as well as a successful career that spanned decades.
Both fans and fellow musicians were devastated by the sudden news of his passing a few days ago, including Carole King, Melissa Etheridge, Stephen Stills, and more.
Out of all the musicians who expressed their sadness, it was his long-time friend and bandmates Neil Young and Stephen Stills, who were probably struck the hardest with his death.
"David is gone, but his music lives on. The soul of CSNY, David's voice and energy was at the heart of our band," Young's statement reads.
"His great songs stood for what we believed in and it was always fun and exciting when we got to play together. We had so many great times, especially in the early years.
"Crosby was a very supportive friend in my early life, as we bit off big pieces of our experience together. David was the catalyst of many things."
According to reports, Crosby and Young first met in 1970 when the latter joined Crosby, Stills & Nash. They eventually renamed themselves as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and released one of their most popular song "Woodstock" from their second album "Deja Vu."
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"David and I butted heads a lot over time, but they were mostly glancing blows, yet still left us numb skulls," Stills wrote about the The Byrds founder.
"I was happy to be at peace with him. He was without question a giant of a musician, and his harmonic sensibilities were nothing short of genius.
"The glue that held us together as our vocals soared, like Icarus, towards the sun. I am deeply saddened at his passing and shall miss him beyond measure."
Another artist who share a deep connection with Crosby was Etheridge. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the late singer had a hand in the conception of Etheridge's son.
Crosby donated his sperm to Etheridge and her ex-partner Julie Cypher, which resulted in their son Beckett.
Etheridge wrote of Crosby: "He gave me the gift of family. His music and legacy will inspire many generations to come."
Numerous other musicians, some of his contemporaries and others who came after the height of his career, mourned his death on social media.
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