JD Souther Dies at 78 in New Mexico

JD Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician known for his pivotal role in shaping the Southern California country-rock sound, has died at the age of 78 at his home in New Mexico. Souther co-wrote several of the Eagles' biggest hits, including 'Best of My Love,' 'New Kid in Town,' and 'Heartache Tonight,' and wrote songs for Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor among others. He was also a successful solo artist, with his song 'You're Only Lonely' reaching No. 7 on the Billboard chart in 1979. Souther was scheduled to start a tour with Karla Bonoff before his passing. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013 and had a notable acting career with appearances in TV shows like 'Thirtysomething' and 'Nashville.' Souther's death marks a significant loss in the music world, particularly for the Eagles, with whom he had a long and influential collaboration.