David Crosby Biography, Children, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Wiki, Other Facts

A Grammy-winning singer and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, David Crosby is one of those people who can claim to have done it all. He is a singer and songwriter who has had a very great career so far, both as a solo singer and a member of the bands Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Since he began his career in the 1960s, he has reached great heights in his musical career with more than 10 albums and numerous awards to reward for his efforts. On a personal level, he has also endured tragedies and fought personal battles that include drug addiction and legal issues.

David Crosby – Biography, Age

Even though he is popular as David Crosby, the American singer was born David Van Cortlandt Crosby on August 14, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. As his name aptly suggests, he descended from the famous Van Cortlandt family through his mother, Aliph Van Cortlandt Whitehead. Her father, Floyd Crosby was a famous Oscar-winning cinematographer.

Of Dutch descent, he was raised with an older brother who was also a musician named Ethan Crosby. While growing up, he went to different schools such as University Elementary School, Crane Country Day School, and Laguna Blanca School in Los Angeles, Montecito, and Santa Barbara respectively. From Laguna Blanca he moved to the Cate de Carpinteria School where he completed his secondary education.

Crosby was not the best kid in terms of academic achievements but he was very talented when it came to music. So when he went to Santa Barbara City College where he had hoped to get an acting degree, he quickly dropped out in order to give his full attention to his music career.

After leaving school, Crosby joined Terry Callierand together they were leaving for New York. In 1964 he founded The Byrds with Roger McGuinn and Gene Clark but left the group in 1967, although he would later return. Other bands he became a member of include Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Crosby & Nash and CPR. More so, he also pursued a solo career.

In 1971, he released his first solo album If only I could remember my name and it was followed by Oh yes I can (1989), Mille routes (1993), and Croz (2014). He has other albums with his various bands. His first album with Crosby, Stills & Nash which came out in 1969 Crosby, Stills & Nash, won him a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

wife and children

In the area of ​​relationships, David Crosby has been quite a busy man. Before meeting Jan Dance who is his wife, the singer dated a number of women in the past. He dated Christine Hinton for a time, as well as Debbie Donovan and Canadian singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell.

From his many relationships, Crosby has a number of children including James Raymond who was born to him in 1962 and was placed for adoption. As an adult, the kid would later reunite with his father. Crosby’s other children are Erika whose mother is Jackie Guthrie, Donovan Crosby who was born to an ex-girlfriend named Debbie Donovan, and then Django Crosby who was born to his wife Jan Dance.

Net value

For more than five decades, David Crosby has been involved in music and has achieved a great deal. He sold millions of his albums worldwide and had very successful concerts. More so, he has many awards to his name.

Crosby has an estimated net worth of US$40 million. It was from his musical career that he made the biggest chunk of his fortune.

other facts

1. In 1960, the singer’s parents ended their marriage following a divorce and his father later married Betty Andrews Crosby.

2. When it comes to his upbringing, David Crosby didn’t find him very slick. He struggled so much that when he was in Crane Country he was told not to come back, even though he showed great musical talent and had performed in a number of musicals.

3. The main person who influenced him in music was his older brother who also taught him how to play the guitar. Sadly, Ethan Crosby committed suicide in 1997.

4. Besides music, he has been involved in politics and business. He has also made guest appearances on several television shows.

5. Crosby battled drug addiction and alcohol issues. He was arrested for drug possession, impaired driving, hit-and-run, illegal possession of weapons and much more.

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