We are sorry to share that Charles Cross has passed.

We are all grief-stricken and trying to get through this difficult process of dealing with the next steps.

A brilliant and passionate author and loving dad.

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 05:  Author, journalist, biographer Charles R. Cross deconstructs “Teen Spirit” on stage on the 20th anniversary of the death of Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain during the Pacific Northwest Songwriter’s Summit at Experience Music Project on April 5, 2014 in Seattle, Washington.  (Photo by Mat Hayward/WireImage)

Charles R. Cross in 2014 in Seattle, Washington.Mat Hayward/WireImage

My heart goes out to his son Ashland and to us all.

He influenced or enabled practically every story, relationship, and musicians wanted ad in the city for decades.

Were grateful to him for bringing conversations and insights around our music to so many.

One of a kind class act.

Rest in wit and wisdom, dear fine feathered friend.

It was like James Bond.