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John David Souther (November 2, 1945 – September 17, 2024) was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and multi-instrumentalist known for his contributions to country rock music. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013. Souther gained prominence as a performer and songwriter, particularly for his work with Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles. Influenced by Roy Orbison, Souther moved to Los Angeles in the late 1960s, where he met Glenn Frey. The two formed a folk duo, Longbranch Pennywhistle, releasing an album in 1970. Following a solo album in 1972, he collaborated with Chris Hillman and Richie Furay to create the Souther Hillman Furay Band, which released two albums before disbanding. Souther is best known for his songwriting, having co-written major hits for the Eagles, including "Best of My Love," "Victim of Love," "Heartache Tonight," and "New Kid in Town." He also produced Linda Ronstadt's "Don't Cry Now" and wrote songs for her successful albums. His solo career included the hit "You're Only Lonely," which reached number 7 on the Billboard charts, and a collaboration with James Taylor on "Her Town Too." In addition to his music career, Souther acted in various roles, including John Dunaway in the television drama "thirtysomething" and Ted in

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