Laura Lynch, member founder of the popular American country music group Dixie ChicksThe group confirmed that he died in a car accident in Texas this Saturday.
“We are shocked and saddened” Upon learning of the death of The Chicks’ founding member Laura Lynch,” three members of the group said in a post on their official Instagram account.
Lynch, 64, according to private media TMZ He died as a result of a traffic accident on Friday night. It happened while he was driving on a highway outside El Paso, Texas, when he was hit head-on by another vehicle going the wrong way.
Translator He was pronounced dead at the scene.TMZ added that the other, unidentified driver, was taken to a local hospital with no serious injuries.
Lynch, the double bassist of the women’s group, Founded the Dixie Chicks in Dallas (Texas) in 1989 With Robin Lynn Macy and sisters Martie and Emily Erwin.
recorded with them Three albums until he left the band in 1993.but not before becoming the lead vocalist of her third studio album, ‘Shouldn’t a Told You That’, following Macy’s departure.
Lynch stated that he was tired of touring and wanted to focus on his family. He was no longer part of the group. When the Dixie Chicks released ‘Wide Open Spaces’ (1998), which brought them international recognition.
Replaced with: Natalie Maines performing lead vocals elevated the band’s sound and added a modern twist to their sound in the process.
“Laura was a bright light. His infectious energy and humor sparked the early days of our group. “Laura had a talent for design, a love of all things Texas, and was instrumental in the band’s early success,” the band’s three current members said today.
Known for his political commitment The band decided to change their name to The Chicks in 2020due to the racial connotations implied by the term ‘dixie’ in the southern states.