The Complications of David Crosby

The latest in pop-culture news, recaps, and reviews, plus close reads, profiles, interviews, and more from Vulture.com. [Brand Logo]( remembrance [The Complications of David Crosby]( He found disharmony in every aspect of his life except one. Photo: Getty Images/Sulfiati Magnuson David Crosby’s career in music should have ended in 1967. That was the day the other members of the Byrds came over to kick him out of the band. “They drove up,” Crosby said in a 1971 interview unearthed by Barney Hoskyns for his book Hotel California, “and said that I was terrible and crazy and unsociable and a bad writer and a terrible singer and I made horrible records and that they would do much better without me.” Crosby was already an icon at that point — clad in royal leather fringe at Monterey and one of the three or four flamboyant figures who epitomized the impossibly hip L.A. rock scene at the time. With Roger McGuinn, the Byrds’ mainstay; bassist Chris Hillman; soulful songwriter Gene Clark; and drummer Michael Clarke, Crosby and the Byrds created that watershed moment when jangly rock-pop met the seriousness of folk, forever embodied in the timeless passages of “Mr. Tambourine Man” (with lyrics by Bob Dylan) and “Turn! Turn! Turn!” (with lyrics by God). [Read More]( Devour pop culture with us. [Subscribe now]( for unlimited access to Vulture and everything New York. The Latest TV Recaps • That ’90s Show: [Kiss From a Goober (Episode 3)](, [Rave Reviews (Episode 4)](, [Somewhat Online (Episode 5)]( • The Real Housewives of Miami: [Rules of Engagement]( • The Legend of Vox Machina: [Dragons and a Dungeon]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Stories We Think You’ll Like [Oscar Futures: Who Will Be Our Nomination-Morning Surprise? All Quiet on the Western Front and Paul Mescal once seemed like long shots but have proved their strength. Who can follow in their footsteps?]( By Nate Jones [Sundance Returns with Cannibalism Comedy and the Indigo Girls [Indigo Girls Voice] We went back to the mountains and found some pretty good Armie Hammer jokes.]( [Sundance’s Identity Crisis Might Be a Good Thing for Hollywood Insiders call it a crucial year for the festival. But with streamers’ tightening budgets and a looming writers strike, no one’s sure how it’ll go.]( [We’re All On John Cale Time The prolific singer and producer could have made things easier on himself — but easy “is not very interesting.”]( [The Name on Everybody’s Lips Is Jinkxie The Drag Race champ says she’s “always aspired to be washed-up.” In Chicago, she’s definitely the star.]( By Brock Colyar [Ice Spice Already Chose to Release Her Debut EP, Like..? With three new tracks, including “Princess Diana” and a Lil Tjay feature.]( By Jennifer Zhan [Jen Shah Would ‘Rather Remain Silent’ Than Speak to Andy Cohen She said she won’t do a sit-down interview with the Bravo host because she wants to “accurately share” her own story.]( By Jennifer Zhan [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Today’s Crossword]( 1-Down, Three Letters: Cartoon character who asks, “What’s the sitch?” Photo-Illustration: Vulture;Photos: Getty Images, Disney+ [logo]( [facebook logo]( [instagram logo]( [twitter logo]( [unsubscribe](link.nymag.com/manage/588/optout-vulture?email={EMAIL}&hash=39357a76f6d08b16239fd2ffa65e9c6f) | [privacy notice]( | [update preferences]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign up now]( to get this newsletter in your inbox. [View this email in your browser.]( You received this email because you have a subscription to New York. Reach the right online audience with us For advertising information on email newsletters, please contact AdOps@nymag.com Vox Media, LLC 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Copyright © 2023, All rights reserved