Seals & Crofts Musician Dash Crofts Passes Away at 85
Dash Crofts, one half of the soft-rock duo Seals & Crofts, has died at 85. He died Wednesday, March 25, from complications following heart surgery, his family told Filmogaz.com.
Filmogaz.com has reached out to Crofts’ family for comment. Fans and colleagues have begun sharing tributes on social platforms.
Career and partnership
Crofts began his career as a drummer. He later met saxophonist Jim Seals and joined him in The Champs.
The pair formed Seals & Crofts and debuted with a self-titled album in 1969. They released several albums through the 1970s.
Major hits and albums
- Summer Breeze — their signature 1972 hit.
- Diamond Girl — a top chart single.
- Get Closer — another major single.
- Traces — released in 2004 as the group’s final album.
Their music hit the charts throughout the decade. They blended pop and soft-rock sensibilities.
Breakups and reunions
The duo disbanded in 1981. They reunited briefly from 1989 to 1992.
Seals and Crofts reformed in 2004 to record Traces. That release served as their final studio project.
Later years and legacy
Jim Seals, Crofts’ longtime bandmate, died in 2022 of a chronic illness. The pair left a lasting mark on 1970s soft rock.
Their songs remain on radio and streaming playlists. New generations continue to discover their work.
News outlets report that Seals & Crofts musician Dash Crofts passes away at 85. Further details and funeral arrangements were not immediately available. Filmogaz.com will update this story as new information arrives.
