J. D. Souther

J. D. SOUTHER
 
 
J. D. Souther  (born November 2, 1945), commonly abbreviated as JD Souther, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actor.  He is considered by the Songwriters Hall of Fame to be “a principal architect of the Southern California sound and a major influence on a generation of songwriters”.  He has written and co-written numerous hit songs recorded by artists such as Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
 

As a producer, Peter Asher was second to none in the 1970’sJames Taylor was his other main client.  Together with his work with Linda RonstadtAsher helped create the Southern California sound of that time period by producing albums for J. D. SoutherAndrew Gold and Bonnie Raitt.  

 

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Last edited: March 22, 2021