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.
English singer Dave Cousins when the Strawbs were in London in August 1970[/caption]
Dave Cousins (bottom left) was in the band with singer/guitarist Dave Lambert, bassist John Ford, drummer Richard Hudson, and keyboard player Blue Weaver[/caption]
News of his death was announced via his official Facebook page, citing his “long illness”.
The statement read: “It is with profound sadness that we have to announce the passing of David Joseph Cousins at the Pilgrims Hospice in Canterbury, peacefully following a long illness, today, Sunday 13 July 2025.
“We will all wish to celebrate the life of this incredible singer-songwriter, relation, colleague and / or special friend at this time.”
Fans have been encouraged to listen to their favourite songs by the rock legend, as well as what Cousins would refer to as a “glass of vino collapso” (wine).
It added: “We ask you to join in remembering a wonderful, talented man, whose life has touched us all.”
Cousins was born in 1940, and founded the band originally known as the Strawberry Hill Boys in 1964.
An obituary dedicated to the accomplished songwriter, band frontman and independent local radio entrepreneur read: “Born into a working-class family in West London, David had a unique, varied and distinguished career.
“He was one of the most distinctive singer-songwriters to emerge from the British scene in the 1960s before becoming a pioneer of independent local radio in the 1980s and 1990s.”
