Laura Lynch of Dixie Chicks has died aged 65
Laura Lynch, bassist and one of the founding members of Dixie Chicks, has died at 65 following a car crash on Friday (22 December).
Lynch was previously the lead vocalist and upright bassist for the band previously known as the Dixie Chicks. They have since renamed themselves as The Chicks, and consist of Natalie Maines and sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer who founded the band with Lynch alongside vocalist and guitarist Robin Lynn Macy.
Laura Lynch sadly passed away after a head-on collision in Texas, just outside of El Paso. The driver of the other car was reportedly transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, whilst Lynch was declared dead at the scene.
In a statement posted to the band's social media pages, they paid tribute to Lynch saying: "We hold a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing and traveling together. Laura was a bright light…her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band. Laura had a gift for design, a love of all things Texas and was instrumental in the early success of the band. Her undeniable talents helped propel us beyond busking on street corners to stages all across Texas and the mid-West."
Laura Lynch recorded three albums – Thank Heavens for Dale Evans (1990), Little Ol’ Cowgirl (1992) and Shouldn’t a Told You That (1993) – before leaving The Dixie Chicks in 1993.
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