Legendary Guitarist David Lindley Dies Aged 78 - Noise11.com
David Lindley El Rayo X

Legendary Guitarist David Lindley Dies Aged 78

by Paul Cashmere on March 4, 2023

in News

David Lindley, best known for his work with Jackson Browne, has died at age 78.

David was one of the world’s most in-demand guitarists with Dolly Parton, Warren Zevon, Ry Cooder, Curtis Mayfield and Bonnie Raitt all using his talents on their various albums.

David’s passing was announced on his fundraiser page for his medical expenses.

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/lindley-wellness-fund?share=9861673147815833&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mobile-campaign-supporter-modal-v1&utm_content=lindley-wellness-fund&ref=facebook_social_mobile-campaign-supporter-modal-v1&side=front&type=2&zoom=false&fbclid=IwAR2Fs-rfGBgrDr_07z66BISGxqlJ9AKyH2JxUbdhgj4jTxq3KI3MOj8iAvA

I am saddened to pass on the news that my friend David left the planet this morning, March 3. Thank you to everyone who purchased a tee and donated to the fundraiser. It will help his girls — his wife Joanie and his daughter Rosanne — not have to think about money at this sad time. Bills are still pouring in and there will of course be final expenses. I thought of turning this off but have been encouraged to keep it going for his girls, so I will.

David Lindley performed on five Jackson Browne albums from 1973 to 1980 and they recorded the ‘Love Is Strange: En Vivo Con Tino’ album together in 2010.

David worked with Graham Nash on ‘Songs For Beginners’, Linda Ronstadt on ‘Heart Like A Wheel’, ‘Prisoner In Disguise’ and ‘Simple Dreams’, Rod Stewart of ‘Atlantic Crossing’ and ‘A Night On The Town’, Bob Dylan on ‘Under A Blood Red Sky’ and for Australia Jimmy Barnes’ ‘Freight Train Heart’.

David Lindleyed died on 3 March 2023 after being ill for several months.

Stay updated with your free Noise11.com daily music news email alert. Subscribe to Noise11 Music News here

Be the first to see NOISE.com’s newest interviews and special features on YOUTUBE and updated regularly. See things first SUBSCRIBE here: Noise11 on YouTube SUBSCRIBE

Noise11.com

Follow Noise11 on Social Media

Noise11 on Instagram

You’ll discover music news first following Noise11 on Twitter

Comment on the news of the day, join Noise11 on Facebook

Related Posts

Neil Young Coastal
Neil Young Coastal Is Rare Glimpse Into The Reality Of Neil Young

Daryl Hannah’s Neil Young ‘Coastal’ movie is beautiful and rare behind the scenes insight into Neil’s first live shows after four years in 2023 in California.

12 hours ago
Roger McLachlan photo by Jason Rosewarne
Little River Band Co-Founder Roger McLachlan Dies At Age 71

Roger McLachlan, the New Zealand born bass player and co-founder of Little River Band, has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 71.

1 day ago
Steve Lukather Toto Melbourne 16 April 2025 photo by Winston Robinson
Toto Returns To Melbourne #Review

Toto’s 2025 setlist focuses on the heritage of the band. The setlist was interesting. Compared to how it was curated for Australia in 2019 this time Toto kept to the albums of the 1900s. Mind you, there were no complaints from the audience for doing that. The biggest hits came from those early years.

1 day ago
Christopher Cross Melbourne 16 April 2025 photo by Winston Robinson
Christopher Cross Performs In Melbourne #Review

That first Christopher Cross album was so huge that it became all about the songs, not the musician. Until you see Christopher Cross live you forget what a great guitarist he is.

1 day ago
Judas Priest Stained Class
Les Binks of Judas Priest Dies Aged 73

Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks has died aged 73.

3 days ago
Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson. photo by Ros O'Gorman
Jethro Tull Veers Towards Thick As A Brick in ‘Over Jerusalem

Jethro Tull’s new album ‘Curious Ruminant’ as a curious diversion in the track ‘Over Jerusalem’. 3 minutes 17 seconds into the new song, it becomes ‘Thick As A Brick’.

3 days ago
Stevie Nicks ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Stevie Nicks Reveals Solo Tour Details

Stevie Nicks has shared her excitement over the fact she is about to hit the road on a new tour.

4 days ago