| First Name |
J.D
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| Middle Name |
David
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| Last Name |
Souther
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| Full Name at Birth |
John David Souther
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| Alternative Name |
J. D. Souther, JD
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| Birthday |
2nd November, 1945
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| Birthplace |
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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| Died |
17th September, 2024
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| Place of Death |
Sandía Park, New Mexico, USA
|
| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Grey
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| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Christian
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Tascosa High School
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, actor, songwriter, musician
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
He co-wrote some of the biggest hits for the Eagles, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town".
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock, Country, Pop rock, Country Rock, Folk Rock, Soft Rock
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| Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1970s–present, Musical career, 1965–2024
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| Music Style |
Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary, Country-Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Country, Urban Cowboy, Psychedelic, Folk-Rock
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| Music Mood |
Soothing, Literate, Intimate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Organic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Poignant, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Sentimental, Wistful, Reflective
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| Instrument |
Guitar, Songwriter, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Guitar, Vocals
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| Record Label |
Elektra
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| Associated Acts |
Eagles, Jackson Browne, Longbranch Pennywhistle, James Taylor, Danny Kortchmar, Linda Ronstadt, Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, Joe Walsh, Judee Sill James Taylor
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
The Agency Group David Strunk
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| Official Websites |
www.jdsouther.net/, www.facebook.com/jdsouthermusic, twitter.com/JDSouther, http://www.jdsouther.net, https://www.jdsouther.net https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q346374#P856
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John David Souther (November 2, 1945 – September 17, 2024) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was "a principal architect of the Southern California sound and a major influence on a generation of songwriters". Souther wrote and co-wrote songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and some of the Eagles biggest hits, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight" and "New Kid in Town". "How Long", which appeared on the Eagles' Long Road Out of Eden, came from Souther's first solo album. He recorded two hit songs in his solo career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet with James Taylor. He had a brief acting career and appeared on TV and in movies. He played with the Eagles on their 2008 farewell tour.
