Legendary Songwriter J.D. Souther, Architect of the Eagles’ Hits, Dies at 78
Los Angeles — J.D. Souther, a pivotal figure in the country-rock genre and a significant contributor to the Eagles’ iconic sound, has died at 78. His passing was confirmed on September 17, 2024, though details about his death were not immediately available. Born in Detroit in 1945 and raised in Amarillo, Texas, Souther moved to Los Angeles in the late 1960s. It was there that he cemented a formative partnership with Glenn Frey, who would …