RIP David Lindley! The Godfather of soft rock dies after months of illness aged 78

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Gracie Hale | In Death , Health

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David Lindley was an American musician, songwriter, producer, and composer
He recently passed away following a months-long illness. He was just 78
Davis is survived by his wife Joan Lindley and his daughter Rosanne

Godfather of soft rock David Linsley is no longer alive among us!

A multi-instrumentalist and founder of the El Rayo -X band took his last breath on Friday, March 3, following a months-long illness.

Godfather of soft rock David Linsley is no longer alive among us!

A multi-instrumentalist and founder of the El Rayo -X band took his last breath

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He was just 78. Davis is survived by his wife Joan Lindley and his daughter Rosanne.

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The music world is mourning the death of beloved musician David Lindley

His death was confirmed by his friend Douglas Reynolds on David’s web page with a heartbreaking statement. The statement reads,

“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 donate 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.”

David Lindley was an American musician, songwriter, producer, and composer (Source: NNN.com)

“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.”

Further, the exact death cause hasn’t yet been revealed.

Many outpour tributes, accolades, and admiration for Lindley from across the world.

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Writer Stephen King paid tributes to the rocker stating,

“So sorry to hear the great David Lindley has passed away. The world has lost a brilliant musician.”

Singer Paul Young expressed his grief by writing,

“I am so sorry to hear that David Lindley has left this earth. He rode shotgun with some of the finest American artists, and English ones too. Please listen to his solo albums, El Rayo X and Very Greasy. Such a fine guitar player and harmonist. Condolences to his wife Joan and family.”

David Lindley recently passed away at the age of 78 (Source: Yahoo Movies UK)

While Jason Isbell added,

“The loss of David Lindley is a huge one- Without his influence my music would sound completely different. I was genuinely obsessed with his playing from the first time I heard it. The man was a giant.”

What was David Lindley best known for?

David Lindley was an American musician, songwriter, producer, and composer. He was also famous for his wide-ranging knowledge of instruments and is credited with helping to shape the sound of soft rock.

Lindley played various string instruments throughout his life such as Violin, acoustic, electric guitar, upright, electric bass, banjo, lap steel guitar, mandolin, and more.

He was a founding member of the 1960s band Kaleidoscope. Also, he formed his own band called El Rayo-x in 1981. Throughout his career, he performed with various artists including Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Ry Cooder, Bonnie Raitt, Warren Zevon, Curtis Mayfield, and more…

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