Dave Cousins
David Joseph Cousins (born David Joseph Hindson; 7 January 1940 – 13 July 2025) was an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was the leader of Strawbs, starting in 1967.[1] Cousins was a founding member of Strawbs.
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 Cousins onstage with Strawbs at B.B. King's, New York City, 2008 | |
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| Birth name | David Joseph Hindson |
| Born | 7 January 1940 Hounslow, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 13 July 2025 (aged 85) Canterbury, Kent, England |
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| Years active | 1967–2023 |
| Labels | A&M |
Cousins died under hospice care in Canterbury, England on 13 July 2025, at the age of 85.[2]
References
- ↑ Eder, Bruce. Biography: Dave CousinsAllmusic. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ↑ Strawbs founder, singer and guitarist Dave Cousins has died, aged 85. Louder Than Sound. 13 July 2025. https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/strawbs-founder-and-singer-dave-cousins-has-died-aged-80. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
Other websites
- Dave Cousins at the official Strawbs website
- Official Strawbs website
- Witchwood Records website[usurped]
- Dave Cousins on IMDb
- Dave Cousins discography at Discogs