JD Souther

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JD Souther
Souther performing in 2008
Background information
Birth name	John David Souther[1]
Born	(1945-11-02)November 2, 1945 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	September 17, 2024(2024-09-17) (aged 78) Sandia Park, New Mexico, U.S.
Genres	Pop rock country rock folk rock soft rock[2]
Occupations	Singer songwriter musician
Instruments	Guitar vocals
Years active	1965–2024
Labels	Elektra
Formerly of	Longbranch Pennywhistle Souther-Hillman-Furay Band
Website	www.jdsouther.net

John David Souther (November 2, 1945 – September 17, 2024) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He wrote and co-wrote songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles. Souther was known for his songwriting abilities, especially in the field of country rock. He co-wrote some of the biggest hits for the Eagles, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town". "How Long", which appeared on Eagles' Long Road Out of Eden, was written by Souther and originally recorded on his first solo album in 1972. Souther recorded two major hit songs in his solo career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet with his longtime friend James Taylor.