Comment on JD Souther, a singer-songwriter who penned hits for the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, dies at 78

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. Souther, who collaborated on some of the Eagles’ biggest hits, such as “Best of My Love,” “James Dean,” “New Kid in Town,” and “Heartache Tonight,” died Tuesday at his home in New Mexico, according to an announcement on his website. He also collaborated with James Taylor, Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt and many more, and also found success as a solo artist.