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“My father being in the movie business, I thought being an actor would be great. But when I started singing to people in coffeehouses, you know, singing folk music and then, later, singing songs that I started to write myself, I felt more than an affinity for it.”

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David Crosby, born on August 14, 1941, is a renowned guitarist. He is a founding member of the iconic American rock band Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, known for his distinctive musical style and heartfelt singing voice. more

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