A central figure in the Southern California rock scene of the 1970s, he later had a regular role on the TV show “Nashville.”

Raised in Amarillo, Texas, Souther was a Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee most known for his work with The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.

John David “J.D.” Souther, known for co-penning hits with the Eagles, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78.

JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor, who has died aged 78, crafted a uniquely Californian country rock sound in the 1970s through his work with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.

JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor, who has died aged 78, crafted a uniquely Californian country rock sound in the 1970s through his work with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Although his solo career never reached the heights of the artists he wrote for – he reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 only once,