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Dash Crofts, Half of Soft Rock Duo Seals & Crofts, Dies at 87

Dash Crofts, half of the musical duo Seals & Crofts known for 1970s yacht rock hits like 'Summer Breeze,' has died at the age of 87. His passing comes nearly four years after his partner Jim Seals died in 2022.

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APVery High41d ago

Dash Crofts of Seals & Crofts, known for hits ‘Summer Breeze’ and ‘Diamond Girl,’ dies at 87 - AP News

Dash Crofts of Seals & Crofts, known for hits ‘Summer Breeze’ and ‘Diamond Girl,’ dies at 87  AP News

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The GuardianMostly Factual41d ago

Dash Crofts of Summer Breeze rock duo Seals and Crofts dies aged 85

Crofts helped define the sound of yacht rock with 1970s hits such as Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl Dash Crofts, the yacht rock musician who helped craft 70s hits such as Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl as part of duo Seals and Crofts, has died at age 85. The news was announced on social media by the duo’s producer, Louie Shelton. He wrote: “Sad to hear our dear brother and partner in music has passed away today. Sending love and prayers to all his family and many fans. R.I.P. my brother.....D...

By Owen Myers

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varietyMostly Factual41d ago

Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts, Duo Behind ‘Summer Breeze,’ ‘Diamond Girl’ and Other ’70s Smashes, Dies at 85

Dash Crofts, who as half of the duo Seals and Crofts helped define the sound of “soft rock” in the 1970s with hits like “Summer Breeze,” Wednesday at age 85. The news was first announced on social media by the duo’s producer, Louie Shelton. TMZ further reported that a family member said Crofts died from […]

By Chris Willman

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual41d ago

Dash Crofts, Seals & Crofts Singer Behind “Summer Breeze,” Dies at 87

Crofts' death comes nearly four years after partner Jim Seals died in June of 2022.

By Ethan Millman

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual41d ago

Darrell ‘Dash’ Crofts, Soft-Rock Icon and Half of Seals & Crofts, Dead at 85

With his musical partner Jim Seals, the duo embodied soft rock with hits like "Summer Breeze"

By Angie Martoccio

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deadlineMostly Factual41d ago

Dash Crofts Dies: Seals & Crofts Singer-Songwriter Behind “Diamond Girl”, “Summer Breeze” & More Was 85

Dash Seals, half of the singer-songwriter duo Seals & Crofts who had Top 10 soft-rock hits with “Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl” and “Get Closer,” has died. He was 85. The news was confirmed on social media by Louie Shelton, who produced the pair’s biggest hit singles and albums. No other details were provided. “Sad to […]

By Erik Pedersen

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billboardMostly Factual41d ago

Dash Crofts, Half of ‘Summer Breeze’ Soft Rock Duo Seals & Crofts, Dead at 85

His passing follows the death of partner Jim Seals in 2022.

By Hannah Dailey

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tmzMixed41d ago

'Summer Breeze' Singer Dash Crofts Dead at 85

Dash Crofts, best known for creating the hit song, "Summer Breeze," as a member of Seals & Croft" has died ... TMZ has learned. A family member tells TMZ ... Crofts died Wednesday from complications of a heart surgery. No plans for a memorial…

By TMZ Staff

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