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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.
The new HBO documentary 'Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary,' directed by Garret Price, explores the legacy of '70s and '80s soft rock, a genre humorously coined by the 2005 web series 'Yacht Rock.' Featuring interviews with artists like Michael McDonald and Christopher Cross, the film delves into the genre's roots, its influence from Black music, and its impact on modern musicians. While some artists initially resisted the 'yacht rock' label, the documentary highlights the genre's significant place in music history and its enduring appeal.
Eric Carmen, the frontman of the Raspberries and singer of "All By Myself," has passed away at the age of 74. He led the 1970s power-pop band before transitioning to a successful solo career as a soft rock crooner in the 1980s. His wife announced his death on his website, but did not disclose the cause. The Raspberries gained fame with their hit "Go All the Way," which was considered a definitive power pop song, blending '60s vocal harmonies with '70s guitar riffs.