JD Souther, singer and songwriter who was pivotal in the evolution of Californian country rock
JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor, who has died aged 78, crafted a uniquely Californian country rock sound in the 1970s through his work with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Although his solo career never reached the heights of the artists he wrote for – he reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 only once,