ICONIC songwriter David Lindley has died at the age of 78.
The California musician, who worked with the likes of Jackson Browne and Dolly Parton throughout his career, died on Friday after being ill for months, reported the Claremont Courier.
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Country folk singer Jason Isbell paid his tributes to the artist, writing on Twitter: “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.”
Lindley’s official cause of death has yet to be announced.
David Lindley’s accomplishments
David Lindley had a profound impact on the music industry and has a slew of accomplishments to prove it.
After making a splash in the Rock & Roll world, Lindley released El Rayo-X in 1981 with Jackson Browne as the producer.
The album made it to the Billboard 200, peaking at No. 83 in on July 16, 1981, and spent 18 weeks on the chart.
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Prior to releasing El Rayo-X, Lindley formed the bland Kaleidoscope with the late Chris Darrow.
The band released four albums between 1966 and 1970, laying the foundation for what would become world music.
About Lindley’s wife
When Lindley was not in the studio, he could often be found at home, spending time with his family.
He was married to Joanie Lindley and had one daughter, Rosanne.
Joanie is the sister of the late Chris Darrow, who played alongside Lindley in the band Kaleidoscope.
At this time, little information is available on Joanie or Rosanne’s personal lives because they often stay out of the spotlight and off social media.
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