Laura Lynch, one of the founding members of the Dixie Chicks, has passed away at the age of 65. The confirmation of her death and identity came from Nikol Endres, a local justice of the peace.
The tragic incident occurred as Lynch, a Fort Worth, Texas resident, was driving on Route 62 near Cornudas, Texas. Approximately 70 miles east of El Paso, a pickup truck travelling west crossed into her lane, resulting in a head-on collision. Sadly, Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene.
Details about surviving family members were not immediately available. Following her time with the Dixie Chicks, Lynch transitioned to a role as a public relations officer at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
In a 2003 interview with The Associated Press, Lynch mentioned taking up oil painting and dedicating much of her time to raising her daughter. Reflecting on her days with the band, she expressed, “It was worth it. I’d get anaemic all over again to do it.”
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Laura Lynch, a bassist, co-founded the Dixie Chicks, now known as the Chicks, in 1988 in Dallas alongside Robin Lynn Macy, and sisters Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire. The original lineup produced two albums together: “Thank Heavens for Dale Evans” in 1990 and “Little Ol’ Cowgirl” in 1992. Describing their music as “cowgirl music,” Lynch highlighted its blend of old-time country, bluegrass, and acoustic elements.
Following Macy’s departure in 1992, the trio released “Shouldn’t A Told You That” in 1993 and began experiencing moderate success. Lynch was dismissed from the group in 1995 and replaced by Natalie Maines. The remaining members reevaluated their direction, with Maguire stating in 1996, “What do we want to do in the future, where do we want to be in five years? I don’t think Laura saw herself on the road five years from now.”
The Chicks, on social media, remembered Lynch as a “bright light” whose “infectious energy and humour gave a spark to the early days of our band.” They acknowledged her significant contributions to the band’s success, describing her undeniable talents as instrumental in propelling them from busking on street corners to stages across Texas and the mid-West.
