Donald Lindley (1951 – February 3, 1999), nicknamed "The Clock" for his precise rhythmic sense, was an American drummer, noted for his work with Lucinda Williams, Rosie Flores, Joe Ely and several other country and Americana artists.
Lindley was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1951. He lived in various parts of the US before settling in Austin, Texas in 1993. He died of lung cancer in 1999, leaving behind a wife and young son.[1] [2]