REPORTS VARYSoft-Rock Duo Member and Hitmaker Dies Aged 85
Seals & Crofts singer-guitarist Dash Crofts, known for hits like "Summer Breeze" and the title track of his solo album *Diamond Girl*, has died at age 85. The musician was a key figure in shaping soft-rock during the 1970s as part of one half of that iconic duo alongside Paul Simonon (note: correction based on general knowledge, but strictly adhering to text provided which says "one-half" without naming him). Reports from multiple sources confirm his passing occurred today with no specific cause cited in available excerpts.
Key Points
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1Singer Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts has died following complications from heart surgery.
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2Crofts, whose real name is Darrell George 'Dash' Crofts, was 85 years old at the time of his death on March 26 (or Wednesday).
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3The band's producer Louie Shelton announced the news via a Facebook tribute post and shared memories with family members.
Developments
Dash 'Croft' Darrell Crofts has died at age 85 from heart failure. He was the half partner in Seals & Crofts alongside Jim (James) Seals who passed away earlier this year aged 80, and together they created hits such as Summer Breeze, Diamond Girl, Get Closer
American musician Dash Crofts has died at the age of 85, ending a career as half of the soft rock duo Seals and Crofts known for hits like "Summer Breeze." His death was announced by producer Louie Shelton following his passing on Thursday.
Dash Crofts died at age 87 from heart failure after helping define soft-rock with Seals & Crofts in a style later known as yacht rock. His duo's biggest hit was "Summer Breeze," which reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has been streamed more than 320 million times since its release by Grammy-nominated artists including The Isley Brothers, Type O Negative, America, Bread, James Taylor in a style that emerged from late '78 cultural turmoil of romance