singer, songwriter and rock pioneer david crosby has died at the age of 81. cnn s stephanie elam is joining us live from los angeles. she s got details. stephanie, what are you hearing? that s right, wolf. singer, songwriter, guitarist, founding member of two major iconic rock folk bands has passed away. david crosby was 81 years old. we re talking about a man who was part of the birds and then also founded crosby, stills and nash or crosby, stills, nash and young depending on which way you know it. we do have a statement in from his family. i want to go ahead and read to you part of that. it says it is with great sadness after a long illness that our beloved david cros, crosby, has passed away. although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. his legacy will continue to live