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J.D. Souther

John David Souther, known professionally as JD Souther, is an American singer-songwriter who played a major role in the development of Southern California rock music in the 1970s as part of a group that included Kris Kristofferson, Tim Hardin, Ry Cooder and Rick Martin and bands such as the Eagles, Poco and The Flying Burrito Brothers. Born in Detroit on November 2, 1945, he grew up in Texas where Roy Orbison had a major influence on his musical style. After a stint as drummer in the garage rock band The Cinders between 1963 and 1967, he moved to Los Angeles and joined future Eag...