March 3, 2023

So very sad to learn that musician extraordinaire, David Lindley, has died at the age of 78 after a lengthy illness. Known most famously as Jackson Browne’s longtime sideman, Lindley could expertly play anything with strings — guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, slack-key guitar, electric slide... you name it.

Lindley had a beautiful touch with everything he played, and was a frequent instrumentalist for many artists in L.A., including Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon, and Crosby & Nash. His solo records were an eclectic lot, easily transitioning from reggae to Middle Eastern modes to straight out rock and blues. I've been a fan of his since I first saw him and Jackson at the old Cellar Door in Georgetown in 1971. I was gobsmacked by his brilliance that evening and every subsequent time I saw him live. We will not see his like again. RIP, David.

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