So long, Mr. Dave

March 3, 2023 2:00 PM

David Lindley has passed away. A master of the lap steel and a number of other instruments, he was known for his work with Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne and many other artists. Listen to him playing with his band El Rayo-X and with Wally Ingram. So long, Mr. Dave, and thanks for all the good music.
posted by 43rdAnd9th (31 comments total)

Everybody gotta Pay the Man.
posted by Lawn Beaver at 2:07 PM on March 3, 2023

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man...i had one chance to see el rayo-x and missed it.

used to cover this.

his most well known lead (1:40).
posted by j_curiouser at 2:20 PM on March 3, 2023

Oh that sux…
posted by kabong the wiser at 2:22 PM on March 3, 2023

RIP. I had the pleasure of meeting him briefly at the Santa Barbara Bowl in 1994 when I helped with a benefit concert that Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and John Prine (also RIP) played. Didn't get to talk, but he seemed nice. Condolences to all who knew and loved him.
posted by terrapin at 2:39 PM on March 3, 2023 [1 favorite]

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Really loved his work with Jackson Browne. We had the pleasure of seeing him in concert with Browne and his playing was stellar. Respect to a player who brings an oud to a rock concert.
posted by gentlyepigrams at 2:43 PM on March 3, 2023 [1 favorite]

The solo in Late For The Sky is one of my very favorite pieces of guitar work. He was pretty incredible and this is sad.
posted by Devils Rancher at 2:50 PM on March 3, 2023 [2 favorites]

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posted by ivanthenotsoterrible at 3:02 PM on March 3, 2023

Rag Bag

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posted by kleinsteradikaleminderheit at 3:21 PM on March 3, 2023

Minglewood Blues on a 11-string Oud
posted by terrapin at 3:23 PM on March 3, 2023

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posted by JoeXIII007 at 3:39 PM on March 3, 2023

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posted by elkevelvet at 3:45 PM on March 3, 2023

My brother was way into him in the 80s and beyond, and he's how I found out about Danelectro and National guitars. I'll pour one for him tonight.
posted by rhizome at 3:56 PM on March 3, 2023 [2 favorites]

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posted by jabo at 4:23 PM on March 3, 2023

Oh no. I don’t think I’ve ever worked on an issue of the magazine I edit for without at least one mention of what he means to someone. Usually there’s more than one. Coming on the heels of Crosby’s death, this next issue will be unbearably sad. There’s a reason he’s worshipped.
posted by kitten kaboodle at 4:36 PM on March 3, 2023

I want everybody to howl. Are you ready?

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posted by fedward at 5:05 PM on March 3, 2023 [1 favorite]

Oops, forgot my

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posted by rhizome at 5:28 PM on March 3, 2023

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posted by evilDoug at 5:56 PM on March 3, 2023

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posted by archaic at 6:03 PM on March 3, 2023

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posted by helpthebear at 7:16 PM on March 3, 2023

Sat about 10 feet from an outdoor stage at the Winnipeg Folk Festival and oh a decent person and such a great player. I love his electric version of Mercury Blues but the version he did for us was more like this one.

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posted by kneecapped at 10:17 PM on March 3, 2023

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posted by skyscraper at 10:33 PM on March 3, 2023

Indifference of Heaven.

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posted by hal9k at 11:58 PM on March 3, 2023

This is sad news.
posted by y2karl at 12:43 AM on March 4, 2023

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posted by Lynsey at 10:35 AM on March 4, 2023

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posted by cmdnc0 at 10:44 AM on March 4, 2023

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posted by lewiseason at 2:40 PM on March 4, 2023

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El Ray-O X is one of my top ten all time favorite albums.
posted by neuron at 9:59 AM on March 5, 2023

Farewell Reverend Paul. E. Ester.
Thanks for the happiness.
posted by onesidys at 8:17 PM on March 5, 2023