Seals and Crofts' Dash Crofts Passes Away

0:00On March 26, Dash Kroffs, one half of the soft rock duo Seals and Kroffs, has passed away at age 85. He died on Wednesday, March 25, from complications after heart surgery, according to his family. Kroffs began as a drummer and later teamed up with sax player Jim Seals in the rock band The Champs. In 1969, they launched Seals and Kroffs with their first album, building a strong following through the 1970s. Fans remember the duo for timeless hits like Summer Breeze, Diamond Girl, and Get Closer. Those songs captured a laid back vibe that still resonates with listeners today. The band split in the early 1980s but came back together briefly from 1989 to 1992. They released a final album called Traces in 2004, and Seals, Kroffs' longtime partner, died in 2022 from a long illness. Kroffs leaves behind a legacy of smooth melodies that defined an era, and his family asks for privacy as they mourn. You've been listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.