Crofts helped define the sound of yacht rock with 1970s hits such as Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl
Dash Crofts, the yacht rock musician who helped craft 70s hits such as Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl as part of the duo Seals and Crofts, has died aged 85.
The news was announced on social media by the duo’s producer, Louie Shelton. He wrote: “Sad to hear our dear brother and partner in music has passed away today. Sending love and prayers to all his family and many fans. R.I.P. my brother.....Dash Crofts.” A family member confirmed that Crofts died due to complications following heart surgery.
Croft’s musical partner Jim Seals died in 2022 at age 80.
In the 1970s, Seals and Croft helped define the sound of breezy soft rock that was a musical mainstay of the decade. Their 1972 album Summer Breeze reached the US top 10 and included the single Hummingbird as well as the hit title track, which was a radio smash and was also covered by the Isley Brothers as well as the metal band Type O Negative, whose heavy take of the song was included on the soundtrack to the 90s teen thriller I Know What You Did Last Summer.
