David Crosby Wearing a Bowl on His Head, 1981

Here are some funny portraits of David Crosby wearing a bowl on his head in 1981. The photographs were taken by Henry Diltz. Diltz, a former folk musician turned legendary rock photographer, captured many iconic moments of Crosby’s career—especially during his time with The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY).

In 1981, David Crosby was going through a challenging period both personally and professionally. He was deeply struggling with substance abuse, particularly with freebase cocaine and heroin. His addiction issues were becoming more serious and public by the early 1980s. His health and appearance were affected—he was gaining weight and visibly deteriorating from his peak in the late 1960s and early 1970s.