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Darrell “Dash” Crofts, half of the soft-rock duo Seals & Crofts, died at 85 from complications after heart surgery. With partner Jim Seals, Crofts helped define 1970s soft rock with hits like Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl, and the duo’s harmonies and Bahá’í faith became hallmarks of their era. Crofts was born in Cisco, Texas in 1940; Seals died in 2022 after a stroke, with Crofts’ death confirmed by producer Louie Shelton.
Dash Crofts, the Texas-born singer half of the 1970s soft-rock duo Seals & Crofts behind hits like Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl, has died at 87. The news was announced by producer Louie Shelton; TMZ cited complications from heart surgery. Jim Seals, his partner in the duo, died in 2022. The act, known for its smooth harmonies and Bahá’í faith influence, left a lasting imprint on the era’s music despite breaking up in 1980.
Dash Crofts, one half of Seals and Crofts, has died at 85 from complications after heart surgery, following partner Jim Seals’ 2022 death. The duo helped shape 1970s soft rock with hits like Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl before disbanding in 1980; Crofts later pursued a quieter life and country-influenced projects, leaving a lasting yacht-rock legacy.