Seals and Crofts' Dash Crofts Passes Away

0:00Dash Crofts, the talented half of the soft rock duo Seals and Crofts, passed away Wednesday at age 85. He died from complications after heart surgery, coming just shy of four years since his long time partner Jim Seals died at 80, and producer Louis Shelton, who worked with him on key tracks, shared a touching tribute online early Thursday. A family member confirmed the details to TMZ, noting no memorial plans have been set yet. Fans and music lovers feel the loss deeply, especially after Seals passing sparked a huge revival for their music. Their 1972 hit Summer Breeze jump back up the charts, then, with downloads surging over 500% and streams rising, 25%. The pair met as teens in Texas and started touring with the champs in 1958. They struck out on their own in the following decade, scoring five gold albums from 1972 to 1976, plus hits like. Simon Girl and we may never pass this way again.

1:00They wrapped their main run with the 1980 album The Longest Road, though they had brief reunions later, including a 2004, release of rerecorded favorites. Their smooth sounds continue to connect with new listeners today. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Vancouver News today, AI-powered local news.