LOS ANGELES (AP) — John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78.

The cowriter of ‘Best of My Love’ and ‘New Kid in Town’ was a driving force of 1970s Southern California country rock

Singer-songwriter John David “JD” Souther, known for his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died at 78.

J.D. Souther, a legendary singer and songwriter with roots with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, plus later Nashville success, has died at age 78.

JD Souther, a songwriter whose collaborations with The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor helped define the Laurel Canyon-Southern California country-tinged rock sound of the 1970s, has died. He was 78.

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

JD Souther, the singer and songwriter who co-wrote songs with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died. He was 78. Souther died peacefully at his home in New Mexico, according to his rep. No cause of death was given. He was about to embark on a tour with Karla Bonoff.

John David Souther, better known as JD Souther and celebrated for helping to shape the country rock movement in 1970s Southern California, passed away at the age of 78 on Tuesday, September 17. While no cause of death was provided,