Dash Crofts, a member of the 1970s soft rock band Duo Seals & Crofts who achieved success with songs like “Summer Breeze” and “Diamond Girl,” has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 87 years old.
“We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved father and husband, Darrell “Dash” George Crofts, passed away on March 25, 2026 at the age of 87 surrounded by the love and prayers of his devoted wife and children,” Crofts’ daughter, Lua Crofts Frager, wrote on Facebook. “It is with sadness and gratitude that we mourn a man whose loving kindness, incredible compassion, and beautiful, giving voice lifted hearts around the world. We express our gratitude and appreciation for the outpouring of love and support we have received from around the world and celebrate by honoring his legacy of service to humanity.”
Crofts, who was born and raised in Texas, founded Seals & Crofts with partner Jim Seals in 1969, after the two played together in the band The Champs. They released their eponymous debut album that same year, eventually signing a major label deal with Warner Bros. Records. Seals and Crofts had their breakthrough in 1972 with their fourth album summer breeze, Which included the single of the same name, with Crofts on lead vocals. Summer breeze Going double platinum, the song peaked at No. 6 on the Hot 100, according to Bulletin board.
They have kept the momentum going with their next album diamond girl, whose eponymous song also became a hit while the album itself went gold. Seals & Crofts split up after the album’s release Longest way In 1980, they finally recorded and released their final album antiquities Together in 2004.
Seals died nearly four years ago, in June of 2022 at the age of 80.
per news agencyAside from his daughter Loua, Crofts is also survived by his second wife, Louise Crofts, as well as two other children, Faizi and Amelia, and eight grandchildren.
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