Obituary: David Lindley – Musician (78)

Obituary: David Lindley – Musician (78)

David Lindley gave new meaning to the term ‘multi-instrumentalist.’ He said he had “no idea” how many instruments he could actually play

04 March 2023 | James Porteous | Clipper Media News



Well, what can you say about Mr. Lindley? Although primarily known (and rightly admired) for his work with artists like Jackson Browne, Ry Cooder and Bonnie Raitt (indeed he could be said to have helped define ‘the Jackson Browne sound’) Lindley will primarily be remembered as a musician.

Once you heard him, you could spot him anywhere. And it would be impossible to name another musician who could dare to stand his own standing (or sitting) next to Ry Cooder. (See the final video for a prime example of dueling slides!)

Perhaps best known for his laptop steel playing, he was a musical madman! With every song he played, he hit the road running and just as you began to think it might have been the best playing you have ever heard, he kicked it into overdrive. Literally.

I have picked a variety of music videos to accompany the remembrances below, but if you only have time for one song, please listen to the first one below. This is a perfect example of why Mr Linkley was -and always will be – loved, revered, and remembered as one of the best and most original musicians.

And if you like this song, please do go out and explore his amazing collection of solo and other albums.

You will be introduced to musical styles and genres you never knew even existed. Because without Mr Lindley, they literally did not exist.

James Porteous | Clipper Media News

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VIDEO: David Lindley and El Rayo-X – Mercury Blues (live Berlin 1981)