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Dave Cousins Legacy in Music | Music News
Dave Cousins, the visionary frontman of Strawbs and a poetic force in British folk-rock, passed away at 85, leaving behind a legacy of haunting lyrics and innovative guitar tunings that fused nature with human emotion. From his bluegrass roots with The Strawberry Hill Boys to becoming the UK’s first A&M-signed band, Cousins shaped a sound that inspired generations. Even amid band turmoil, he kept creating—writing songs until his final public performance last February, and planning posthumous releases. Keyboardist Blue Weaver called his lyrics “poetry without music,” crediting Cousins for…
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