David Lindley died at the age of 78 on Friday after being ill for several months.
The American musician was best known for working with big names in the industry, including Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, and Ry Cooder.
also founded the band El Rayo-X and formed the psychedelic folk group Kaleidoscope with Chris Darrow in the 1960s.
David’s friend Douglas Reynolds confirmed the sad news of his death on Friday and tributes have been pouring in for the talented star ever since.
His cause of death has not been confirmed, but it is believed that he was suffering from an illness prior to his passing.
Sad news: David Lindley died at the age of 78 on Friday after being ill for several months.
Stars: The American musician (pictured in 2017) was best known for working with big names in the industry, including Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart, Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt.
Stars: David played a key role on Jackson Browne’s recordings and Browne helped bring David into the mainstream with the 1973 song For Everyman.
David, who was born on March 21, 1994, is survived by his wife Joan Lindley and their daughter Rosanne.
Douglas announced David’s death on a page called the David Lindley Medical Fundraiser on Custom Ink, which sold T-shirts to raise money for medical expenses.
He wrote: ‘I am saddened to relay the news that my friend David left the planet this morning, March 3rd. Thank you to everyone who purchased a t-shirt and donated to the fundraiser.
“He will help his daughters, his wife Joanie and his daughter Rosanne, not have to think about money at this sad time.
‘The bills keep coming and of course there will be final expenses. I thought I’d turn this off, but they encouraged me to keep it for their daughters, so I’ll do it.’
Since the tragic news, stars and fans alike have taken to Twitter to share heartfelt tributes to the guitarist.
Author Stephen King wrote: “I am so sorry to hear that the great David Lindley has passed away. The world has lost a brilliant musician.
While singer Paul Young wrote: ‘So sorry to hear that David Lindley has left this earth. He rode shotgun with some of the best American artists, and also with the English.
‘Please listen to his solo albums, El Rayo X and Very Greasy. A good guitarist and harmonist. Condolences to his wife Joan and his family.
Added Jason Isbell: “The loss of David Lindley is huge – without his influence my music would sound completely different.” He was genuinely obsessed with his playing from the first time I heard it. The man was a giant.
David was known for his extensive knowledge of instruments and is credited with helping shape the soft rock sound.
He worked with the likes of Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, and Graham Nash during his successful five-decade career.
David played a key role on Jackson Browne’s recordings and Browne helped bring David into the mainstream with the 1973 song For Everyman.
Star: David’s friend Douglas Reynolds confirmed the sad news of his death on Friday and tributes have been pouring in for the talented star ever since.
Career: David (pictured in 1974) founded the band El Rayo-X and formed the psychedelic folk group Kaleidoscope with Chris Darrow in the 1960s.
Band: He took his own signature sound in his band Kaleidoscope with Chester Crill, John Vidican, Solomon Feldthouse and Chris Darrow (pictured 1967)
Music: In recent years, David performed during the Arroyo Seco weekend in June 2017 (pictured) and appeared at the Center for Folk Music’s 60th Anniversary Celebration the following year.
He took his own signature sound into his two bands Kaleidoscope, which recorded four albums for Epic Records between 1976 and 1970, and El Rayo-X, which saw David release his debut solo album in 1981.
Eclectic star David also collaborated with Byrds star David Crosby, who died on January 18 at the age of 81.
David was known for his hits Mercury Blues, She Took Off My Romeros, and Ain’t No Way, as well as These Days and Redneck Friend.
In recent years, David performed during the Arroyo Seco weekend in June 2017 and appeared at the Center for Folk Music’s 60th Anniversary Celebration the following year.