Seals and Crofts' Dash Crofts Passes Away

0:00It's March 26th. This is Durham News Today, your AI-powered local news. Dash Crofts, one half of the 1970s soft rock duo Seals and Crofts, has passed away at the age of 87. The musician, born Darryl George Crofts, teamed up with Jim Seals for timeless hits like Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl, his daughter Lewis agent confirmed the news this week. The family shared that they're grieving but grateful for his lasting music, which continues through Seals and Crofts. 2. That group features Lua, alongside Brady Seals, cousin of Jim Seals, who died back in 2022. Tributes quickly followed from fellow artists, including musician Shelton, who remembered Crofts fondly as a brother and long-time music partner. Fans worldwide expressed their sadness over losing such an icon. The pair kicked off their career in 1969 with a debut album. They hit big in 1972 with Summer Breeze, reaching number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart.

1:00Standout singles like the title track and hummingbird both cracked the top 20, while Diamond Girl and Get Closer later peaked at number 6. Their smooth sound and chart success left a big mark on soft rock, with songs still spinning on radios today.