JD Souther, songwriter who helped define ’70s country-rock, dies at 78 He penned hits for the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor and found a burst of solo success with “You’re Only ...

JD Souther, Singer and Co-Writer on Eagles Classics, Dies at 78 The actor and musician died "peacefully in his New Mexico home" on Tuesday, Sept. 17, per a press release obtained by PEOPLE ...

JD Souther, the songwriting legend behind some of Linda Ronstadt's and the Eagles' best work, has died a week before his tour with Karla Bonoff.

Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.

JD Souther, Who Wrote Hits for the Eagles and More, Dies at 78 A central figure in the Southern California rock scene of the 1970s, he later had a regular role on the TV show “Nashville.” ...

JD Souther, a songwriter whose collaborations with The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt helped define the country rock sound of the 1970s, has died at 78.

JD Souther, who wrote country-rock hits including "Best of My Love" and "New Kid in Town" for the Eagles, has died. He was 78 years old.

JD Souther, an Amarillo native, actor and famed singer-songwriter most known for his work with The Eagles and Linda Rondstadt, has died. He was 78. "Celebrated recording artist and Songwriter Hall ...

John David "JD" Souther, who was well known for his Eagles collaborations, has died. He was 78 years old.

John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s, has died at the age of 78.

JD Souther, a songwriter who helped propel the country-rock movement of the 1970s with hits that he penned for the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor, and who found a burst of solo success ...

JD Souther, a songwriter whose collaborations with The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor helped define the Laurel Canyon-Southern California country-tinged rock sound of the 1970s, has died ...