Laura Lynch: A Fond Farewell to the Founding Member of The Chicks
The Chicks honor the legacy of Laura Lynch, a cherished founding member, with heartfelt tributes this weekend Join them in celebrating the life and contributions of the late songstress
This weekend, The Chicks are honoring their late former founding member Laura Lynch. The band, formerly known as The Dixie Chicks, shared a statement on their official Instagram page on Saturday, along with a video of Lynch singing and playing with the band. They expressed shock and sadness at her passing.
"We have a special place in our hearts for the time we spent playing music, laughing, and traveling together. Laura's infectious energy and humor brought a spark to the early days of our band," the post read.
"Laura had a talent for design, a love for all things Texas, and played a crucial role in the band's early success. Her undeniable skills helped us transition from busking on street corners to performing on stages all across Texas and the mid-West."
(From left) Emily Strayer, Natalie Maines, and Martie Maguire, of The Chicks, perform on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Ill.
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The post was signed "Emily, Martie & Natalie," for the Chicks current members, Emily Strayer, Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines.
Strayer and Maguire founded the Dixie Chicks in 1989 with Lynch and Robin Lynn Macy.
In 1992, Macy left the band, and Maines later replaced Lynch as lead vocalist.
The band broke through commercially with their fourth album "Wide Open Spaces" in 1998, the first to feature Maines.
