Kevin Cronin Remembering David Crosby and CSN
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- čas přidán 19. 01. 2023
- Hi friends, this past Wednesday, January 18 we played the iconic San Jose Civic, and before the show my friend and longtime promoter Alex Hodges took me on a little tour of the venue’s history. We passed photos of Eric Clapton, the Kinks, the Yardbirds, but when we got to the photo of Crosby Stills and Nash, on the stage where I would be standing that night, I couldn’t help but stop and share my love of that band, and those three legendary musicians. On the following day, Thursday January 19, I would be heartbroken by the news that David Crosby had passed away.
It would be a stretch to call David a friend, but he was my neighbor, and the interactions David and I shared were always friendly and inspirational. By the time I met him, Crosby’s wilder days were behind him, he had moved in with the love of his life Jan Dance, and his main vice was herbal tea! I was working on a song with Stephen Stills, a response to the bombing of Iraq in 1991, and my plan was to get the song recorded and on the radio as soon as possible. It seemed like a job for CSN, so I left a note in David’s mailbox.
I recognized his voice when he called back that afternoon and invited me over. David was so joyful, having rediscovered his love of music, and was into writing songs with Phil Collins via Fax machine …very high tech for the early Nineties! Jan brewed the tea, and David handed me one of his beautiful acoustic guitars. I will never forget how David Crosby sat, cross legged, eyes closed, swaying gently to the rhythm as I played my song, “Hard to Believe”. When I strummed the last chord, he was still, in a trance-like state. He felt music with every ounce of his being; he really listened. Then he eyes flashed open, and his face broke out in a smile. “I’m in”, he said, “Let me know when and where.”
The recording session was booked for later that week, and in the meantime, unbeknownst to me David had skidded out his Harley on the treacherous S-curve just up our street. My friend Richard Marx, Bill Champlain, and I were at the studio sorting through the various sections of the song, thinking about who would sing what lines, when the doorbell rang. Through the peephole I recognized the unmistakable twinkle in the eyes of the great David Crosby. But when I opened the door, my mind was blown. David stood on crutches, bruised and battered from the motorcycle accident, yet ready and willing to add his distinctive tenor to our record.
I had loved David Crosby as a singer, songwriter, musician, and artist since I was a teenager. But now, having gotten to know him personally, I also love him as a man. David led a challenging life, and obviously made his share of questionable choices …haven’t we all? But he showed his true colors during the “Hard to Believe” project. Richard Marx and I agree that that recording session was one of the most rewarding and inspirational musical experiences of our lives. I am hoping to post the audio from that session here soon so you can all enjoy the immediately recognizable David Crosby vocals.
My condolences go out to his sweet wife Jan, his children, and his band mates Stephen, Graham, and Neil …much love and sadness, kc - Hudba
R.I.P David Crosby 1941-2023💔😥
I love how excited Kevin is while telling his story❣ It's almost as if he is reliving the feelings that he experienced during that 1st concert, all over again❣🤗🎶🎤🎸
I know the feeling he has I have felt that at my 1st REO concert in what seems like a million years ago now, but my sister and I have never stop loving their music.
What a thrill to see this...superfan Cronin...unique voice 👏 see around Croz
Kevin's expressions on his face shows how much he loved sharing his experiences as a young lad seeing CSN back then in the sixties and his love for their music. This makes me smile.😁RIP David Crosby 🙏
Desde Uruguay siempre los escucho y suenan en mi guitarra si supieran lo bien que me hase su música
R.I.P. David Crosby 🕊💜
Kevin, ✌❤🎸🎶🎼🎼
Oh yeah Kevin, I sure feel how you felt seeing them LIVE for I have experienced seeing them in concert 15 years ago. Long story. All I can say is, it's a WOW moment. R.I.P. David Crosby.
Right on, Kevin, live across from Credit Island, Davenport, Iowa. I'm sure you remember SAMMY HAGAR, THE J GEILS BAND, THE OUTLAWS AND REO SPEEDWAGON, AUGUST 23RD 1980✌❤🎸🎶🎼
Thank You
Great story...🤘🤘❤️
Its crazy ..Im hardly past Jeff Beck than this.....Legend ...Rest in peace
That would have been incredible to see that show!
Rip David Crosby ! So sad 😞
70s in Miami north Miami forever.
Jesus Christ name of our beautiful saviour, has thought the world beginning to wonderful , sister's and brother's, Kevin Cronin you are the gifted, professional and I will be gone . Thank you. William Asbury.
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I don't know what song it was that Kevin sang on , but I remember hearing that he did a song with CSN , on the American album, I believe.
May the Father bless you 🙏. And be with you brother and all here and now 🙏.
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R.IP...
Cosby, still, Nash, WoodStock 1969❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🧡🧡
Joni mitchell was not at Woodstock
He was talking about the first stop on the tour in Chicago, which was a couple of days before Woodstock.
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