JIM Seals, of Seals and Crofts duo, has died at the age of 80.
Seals and Croft was a popular 1970s band that spawned hits such as Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl.
Several family members confirmed Jim's death as they left tributes for him online.
His cousin, Brady Seals, a former member of the country band Little Texas, said in a statement Monday night, "I just learned that James ‘Jimmy’ Seals has passed. My heart just breaks for his wife Ruby and their children. Please keep them in your prayers. What an incredible legacy he leaves behind.”
Jim was in the band with Dash Crofts, who also played the guitar while singing vocals.
His cause of death has not been revealed.
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John Ford Coley, who was in the duo England Dan & John Ford Coley with Jim's brother, Dan Seals, released a statement as well.
"This is a hard one on so many levels as this is a musical era passing for me. And it will never pass this way again, as his song said,” he added, referring to the Seals and Croft hit “We May Never Pass This Way (Again).”
“You and Dan finally get reunited again. Tell him and your sweet momma hi for me," he finished the statement.
He leaves behind a wife and three children.
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THE BAND's LEGACY
Jim was the primary vocalist for the soft rock duo.
None of the duo's songs ever reached number one, but they did chart on the Hot 100.
Besides Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl, some of their biggest hits were Get Closer with Carolyn Willis, Goodbye Old Buddies, and I'll Play For You, amongst others.
Although some critics deemed them as "Folk-shlock," Seals and Crofts, were deeply influenced by the peace-loving faith from the late '60s forward.
Sadly, the duo broke up in 1980 but reunited over the years, which spawned a reunion album, Traces, in 2004.
However, they never reunited for a tour of any kind.
THE CHAMPS
Before forming their own group, Jim and Dash were members of the group, The Champs.
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