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,

Credited with helping to shape the Southern California country-rock sound of the mid-1970s, J.D. Souther co-wrote the Eagles' 'New Kid in Town' and 'Best of My Love' and Ronstadt's 'Faithless Love,' among other hits.

John David Souther, better known as JD Souther and celebrated for helping to shape the country rock movement in 1970s Southern California, passed away at the age of 78 on Tuesday, September 17. While no cause of death was provided,