He was a prolific songwriter and musician whose collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s.

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

The songwriter has collaborated on some of the Eagles’ biggest hits, such as “Best of My Love,” “James Dean” and “New Kid in Town."