John David “JD” Souther, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame known for his co-written hits with the Eagles, James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78. As a successful solo artist, Souther recorded his self-titled debut in 1972 and formed The Souther-Hillman-Furey Band with former Byrds member Chris Hillman and Poco’s Richie Furey. Write, record, tour, write, record, tour, write, record, tour, promote.’