Tim White
Dec 24, 2023 - 12:05

The Chicks founding member Laura Lynch death car crash

The Chicks founding member Laura Lynch dies in a car crash, leaving the band in mourning. The band was originally The Dixie Chicks.

Laura Lynch, a founding member of the band The Chicks, tragically passed away on Friday following a two-vehicle collision, as confirmed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Lynch had been with the group since its inception in 1989, contributing to their first three albums before leaving in the mid-1990s.

The Chicks, formerly known as The Dixie Chicks, expressed their shock and sadness at the loss of Lynch in a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram. The band reminisced about the time they spent making music, sharing laughter, and traveling together with Lynch, describing her as a bright light whose infectious energy and humor added a spark to the early days of the band. They also highlighted Lynch's talents in design and her instrumental role in the band's early success.

The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene of the head-on collision near El Paso, while the driver of the other vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. An ongoing investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.

The Dixie Chicks, originally formed by Martie Maguire, Emily Strayer, Lynch, and Robin Lynn Macy, underwent changes over the years, with Lynch being replaced by Natalie Maines after her departure. The band achieved commercial success with albums such as "Wide Open Spaces," "Fly," and "Home," all of which reached number one on the US album charts.

In 2020, the band announced a name change to The Chicks, a decision that was met with widespread support. They released their comeback album, "Gaslighter," in the same year and performed alongside Bruce Springsteen at BST Hyde Park in London.

Lynch's untimely passing has deeply affected the music community, and her legacy as a founding member of The Chicks will forever be remembered. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time.