J.D. Souther left an enormous musical legacy behind when he died in September of 2024. The singer-songwriter wrote or co-wrote some of the most recognizable hits of all time from artists including the Eagles,

A central figure in the Southern California rock scene of the 1970s, he later had a regular role on the TV show “Nashville.”

John David “J.D.” Souther, known for co-penning hits with the Eagles, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78.

JD Souther, a songwriter whose collaborations with The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor helped define the Laurel Canyon-Southern California country-tinged rock sound of the 1970s, has died. He was 78.

JD Souther, the singer and songwriter who co-wrote songs with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died. He was 78. Souther died peacefully at his home in New Mexico, according to his rep. No cause of death was given. He was about to embark on a tour with Karla Bonoff.

Credited with helping to shape the Southern California country-rock sound of the mid-1970s, J.D. Souther co-wrote the Eagles' 'New Kid in Town' and 'Best of My Love' and Ronstadt's 'Faithless Love,' among other hits.

Singer-songwriter John David “JD” Souther, known for his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died at 78.

JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor, who has died aged 78, crafted a uniquely Californian country rock sound in the 1970s through his work with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Although his solo career never reached the heights of the artists he wrote for – he reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 only once,