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

J.D. Souther, a legendary singer and songwriter with roots with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, plus later Nashville success, has died at age 78.

The Eagles have paid tribute to JD Souther, the songwriting collaborator of some of their biggest hits who passed away on 17 September at his home in New Mexico at the age of 78. He had been due to start a solo tour with Karla Bonoff on 24 September.