David Crosby fans hoping to catch him on tour soon will be disappointed to know that the iconic songwriter, aged 80 for a few weeks more, has ruled out the possibility.The former Byrds legend – who will turn 81 on August 14 – confirmed as much on Twitter overnight, responding to a fan who’d suggested he announce a new run of tour dates in the near future. “I think I’m too old to tour any more… sadly,” he wrote.I think I’m too old to tour any more ….sadly https://t.co/1y6dFscymL— David Crosby (@thedavidcrosby) August 2, 2022Crosby’s last full touring cycle took place in 2019, with a sprawling run of shows across North America running from May into September.
The last of those dates – September 17, 2019 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado – remains his most recent public performance.
He did, however, play a private show in Toronto the following month, performing four songs for a live album with Michelle Willis.
In 2021, Crosby told NME that he didn’t envision himself returning to the stage any time soon. “I think I’m done playing live,” he said. “Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Byrds are done; they are history.
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