US EditionIconic Rock Frontman Dead at 85: ‘A Wonderful, Talented Man, Whose Life Has Touched Us All’
KENT, ENGLAND, JUL 13 – Dave Cousins shaped British folk and progressive rock with 23 albums and pioneered independent local radio, retiring in 2021 after health challenges including cancer surgery, band announced.
- Dave Cousins, founder and longtime frontman of the Strawbs, died peacefully on Sunday 13 July 2025 at Pilgrims Hospice in Canterbury after a long illness.
- In 2021, Cousins ended his touring career following serious health issues, including undergoing major cancer surgery in recent years.
- The Strawbs, initially known by a different name when they formed in 1964, transitioned from bluegrass to folk-rock and then to progressive rock, ultimately releasing a total of 23 studio albums, with their most recent released in 2023.
- Their most notable hit, "Part of the Union," climbed to the second position on the UK Singles Chart early in 1973, and Oliver Wakeman expressed his sorrow over Cousins' death, highlighting his impact on music.
- Fans have been invited to honor Cousins' legacy by listening to his songs and sharing moments, remembering a talented man who shaped British folk and prog rock for over five decades.
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The Irish SunRock legend and Strawbs frontman dies 'peacefully' aged 85 after a long illness
BRITISH 70s rock legend, Dave Cousins, has died at the age of 85. The founder, guitarist, and singer of the English folk and progressive rock band, The Strawbs reportedly passed away yesterday. GettyEnglish singer Dave Cousins when the Strawbs were in London in August 1970[/caption] GettyDave Cousins (bottom left) was in the band with singer/guitarist Dave Lambert, bassist John Ford, drummer Richard Hudson, and keyboard player Blue Weaver[/capti…
Strawbs Co-Founder and Guitarist Dave Cousins Passed Away At 85
Dave Cousins, the founding force behind the Strawbs and their longtime frontman, has died at 85. The news was shared on his official Facebook page earlier today, marking the end of an era. The announcement reads: “David Joseph Cousins 1940-2025. It is with profound sadness that we have to announce the passing of David Joseph […]
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