Leader of the Youngbloods, and then an enduring prolific solo singer-songwriter career

‘Jesse Colin Young, whose sincere tenor vocals for the Youngbloods graced one of the most loving anthems of the hippie era, “Get Together,” a Top Five hit in 1969, before he went on to pursue a solo career that lasted more than five decades, died on Sunday at his home in Aiken, S.C. He was 83.

His death was announced by his publicist, Michael Jensen, who did not specify a cause.…’

(via New York Times)