David Olney, a deeply respected folk singer who wrote songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and others, died following a heart attack while performing in Florida, his publicist said. Though not as widely known as those who recorded his songs, Olney was admired greatly by his peers. He was performing Saturday at the 30A Songwriters Festival when he suffered an apparent heart attack onstage, his website noted. Our hearts are broken hearing the news that our dear friend David Olney passed away yesterday while doing what he loves, performing. A biography on the festival’s website said Olney incorporated a variety of styles in his music, including honky tonk and rock.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 21, 2020 18:45 UTC