Dash Crofts, of the Soft-Rock Duo That Sang ‘Summer Breeze,’ Dies at 87
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Dash Crofts, half of the soft-rock duo Seals & Crofts, passed away at age 87 in Austin, Texas, due to heart failure.
- Crofts was known for his distinctive tenor voice that complemented Jim Seals in their 1970s hits, including the enduring classic "Summer Breeze."
- The duo, adherents of the Baha’i faith, infused their music with spiritual themes and achieved multiple Top 20 Billboard hits between 1969 and 1980.
- Seals & Crofts' notable songs include "Diamond Girl," "Hummingbird," "Get Closer," and "We May Never Pass This Way Again."
- Jim Seals, Crofts' musical partner, died in 2022, marking the end of an era for the influential soft-rock pair.
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