Hal Andrew Lindes (born 30 June 1953) is an American guitarist and film score composer best known for his time as a member of Dire Straits from late 1980 until late 1984.
Hal Lindes | |
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 Hal Lindes performing with Dire Straits in Newcastle City Hall | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Hal Andrew Lindes |
| Born | 30 June 1953 Monterey, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, film scorer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Website | www |
Early life and career
editLindes was born in Monterey, California and went to high school in Washington, D.C. He moved to London in 1975. In 1979, Lindes played guitar with the new wave group Darling. Signed to Charisma Records, they released the single "Do You Wanna" (written by Lindes) and published the album Put It Down To Experience the same year, before breaking up.
Dire Straits (1980–1984)
editLindes became a full-time member of Dire Straits at the end of 1980, shortly after the release of the group's third album, Making Movies. He replaced original co-founding member and rhythm guitarist David Knopfler. Lindes toured with Dire Straits while they were promoting Making Movies and remained with the band while they recorded their fourth album, 1982's Love Over Gold. Lindes was also with the band for the EP titled ExtendedancEPlay released in early 1983, which included the hit single “Twisting by the Pool”.
Also during 1982 and 1983, Dire Straits’ frontman Mark Knopfler was involved with composing the music score for David Puttnam's film Local Hero, in which Lindes also performed. Lindes toured with Dire Straits for their 1982–1983 Love over Gold Tour. The band's double live album Alchemy: Dire Straits Live was a recording of excerpts from the final two concerts from that tour at London's Hammersmith Odeon in July 1983, featuring Lindes, and was released in March 1984.
In December 1984, while Dire Straits were recording tracks for their Brothers In Arms album, Lindes was fired. He was replaced by New York–based guitarist Jack Sonni.[1]
Film scores and other work (1984–present)
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In 1984, Lindes played guitar on Tina Turner’s hit "Private Dancer", from the album of the same name.
Since his departure from Dire Straits, Lindes has composed music for films, and has won a Royal Television Society Award for the BAFTA award nominated film Reckless and a TRIC award for Best TV Theme Music.[2] Lindes composed the soundtrack to The Boys Are Back,[3] a Miramax film directed by Scott Hicks and starring Clive Owen, in which his guitar score is paired with songs by Sigur Rós, Ray Lamontagne and Carla Bruni.[4]
In 1989, Lindes teamed up with rock singer Fish to contribute guitar to his debut solo album following his departure from Marillion. Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors was released in January 1990, and Lindes featured on nearly all of the album’s tracks as well as co-writing three songs on the album. Lindes declined the opportunity to join Fish’s touring band.[5][6] He composed the theme music for the 1990s BBC TV series Between the Lines.[7]
Personal life
editLindes has four children and is the father of musician and model Staz Lindes.[8]
References
edit- ^ Flanagan, Bill (1985) Musician. Available from: Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, an inside look at the outside man Archived 2008-05-27 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "APM Music - Hal Lindes". www.apmmusic.com. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
Hal's scores have won many awards in Britain including a ROYAL TELEVISION SOCIETY AWARD for the BAFTA award-nominated film, RECKLESS, and a TRIC award for Best TV Theme Music – THIEF TAKERS.
- ^ "The Boys Are Back - Hal Lindes | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ "Discography". Hal Lindes. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ^ "Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors - Fish | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors - Fish | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Between the Lines Theme - Hal Lindes | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
Composed by Hal Lindes
- ^ "Daughter of Hal Lindes Talk About Her Band and Dire Straits". 27 February 2017.
External links
edit- Official website
- Hal Lindes at IMDb
- "Darling (5) - Put It Down To Experience (Vinyl, LP, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- "The Boys Are Back Cast and Crew". IMDB. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
