Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. J.D. Souther in 1986. In an unpublished interview, the songwriter opens up about the origins of some of the Eagles' defining hits.

In 1969, Glenn Frey and John David “J.D.” Souther performed as the country-folk duo Longbranch Pennywhistle and released their self-titled debut a year later. Years after the duo’s demise a year later ...

JD Souther, the man who co-wrote hit songs for James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and his pals in the Eagles, died Tuesday at age 78. Souther, whose given name was John David, died peacefully at his home in ...

JD Souther, a Songwriters Hall of Famer whose collaborations with The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor helped define the country-tinged Laurel Canyon/Southern California rock sound of the 1970s ...

Singer, songwriter and actor who wrote music for legends such as the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt has died. JD Souther was 78. A representative for the entertainer said that he died peacefully at home in ...

JD Souther, an actor and famed singer-songwriter most known for his work with The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died. He was 78. "Celebrated recording artist and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee JD ...

JD Souther, an Amarillo native, actor and famed singer-songwriter most known for his work with The Eagles and Linda Rondstadt, has died. He was 78. "Celebrated recording artist and Songwriter Hall of ...

LOS ANGELES — 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 ...