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| birth_place = [[Monterey]], [[California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Monterey]], [[California]], U.S.
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| instrument = [[Singing|Vocals]], [[guitar]]
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| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
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| occupation = [[Musician]], [[songwriter]], [[Film score|film composer]], [[music producer]]
| years_active = 1979–present
| years_active = 1979–present
| label = [[Virgin EMI]], [[Sony Music]], [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG]], [[Universal Music Group|Universal]]
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| associated_acts = [[Darling (British band)|Darling]], [[Dire Straits]], [[Fish (singer)|Fish]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.hallindes.com/}}
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'''Hal Andrew Lindes''' () is an [[United States|American]] [[guitarist]] and [[film score composer]] best known for his time as a member of [[Dire Straits]] from 1980 until late 1984.
'''Hal Andrew Lindes''' is an [[United States|American]] [[guitarist]] and [[film score composer]] best known for his time as a member of [[Dire Straits]] from 1980 until late 1984.


==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Lindes 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 (British band)|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.
Lindes was born in Monterey, California and went to high school in Washington, D.C. and attended Maryland University. He moved to London in 1975. In 1979, Lindes played guitar with the new wave group [[Darling (British band)|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.


In 1980, he replaced Tom Toomey as the lead guitar in the [[punk rock]] band [[The Drill (British band)|The Drill]], with whom he played in a series of live tours and released singles. He left the band after joining Dire Straits.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ipamusic.co.uk/?p=5287 |title=Bass ace Chris Constantinou on his life in music, from Adam and the Ants to Rude GRL & CC, via The Mutants, The Wolfmen and much more|author=Mick Burgess|publisher= IPA Music|access-date=2025-01-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pennyblackmusic.co.uk/Home/Details?id=26557 |title=Chris Constantinou - Interview |author=Andrew Twambley|publisher= Pennyblackmusic|access-date=2025-01-02}}</ref>
In 1980, he replaced Tom Toomey as the lead guitar in the [[punk rock]] band [[The Drill (British band)|the Drill]], with whom he played in a series of live tours and released singles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ipamusic.co.uk/?p=5287 |title=Bass ace Chris Constantinou on his life in music, from Adam and the Ants to Rude GRL & CC, via The Mutants, The Wolfmen and much more|author=Mick Burgess|publisher= IPA Music|access-date=2025-01-02}}</ref> At the time of being asked to join Dire Straits, [[Al Kooper]] was producing Lindes at [[Basing Street Studios]] in London with [[Herbie Flowers]] on bass, [[John Bradbury (drummer)|Brad Bradbury]] of [[the Specials]] on drums, Kooper on keyboards and Lindes on guitar and vocals.<ref name="DS">{{cite web|url=https://direstraitsblog.com/blog/interview-hal-lindes-walk-life-dire-straits/ |title=Interview: Hal Lindes – “The Walk of Life before, during and after Dire Straits”|author=Norm Dewitt|publisher= Dire Straits|access-date=2025-01-05}}</ref>


==Dire Straits (1980–1984)==
==Dire Straits (1980–1984)==
Lindes became a full-time member of [[Dire Straits]] in 1980, just before 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 [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''[[ExtendedancEPlay]]'' released in early 1983, which included the hit single “[[Twisting by the Pool]]”.
Lindes became a full-time member of [[Dire Straits]] in 1980, before the release of the group's third album, ''[[Making Movies]]''.<ref name="DS"/> 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 [[Extended play|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 (1983 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.
Also during 1982 and 1983, Dire Straits’ frontman [[Mark Knopfler]] was involved with composing the music score for [[David Puttnam]]'s film ''[[Local Hero (1983 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 (Dire Straits album)|Brothers In Arms]]'' album, Lindes left the band to pursue his passion for writing music for film, which was sparked by the Local Hero recording sessions. He was replaced by New York–based guitarist [[Jack Sonni]].<ref>Flanagan, Bill (1985) ''Musician''. Available from: [http://www.knopfler.net/interview48.html Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, an inside look at the outside man] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527141355/http://www.knopfler.net/interview48.html |date=2008-05-27 }}</ref>
In December 1984, while Dire Straits were recording tracks for their ''[[Brothers in Arms (Dire Straits album)|Brothers In Arms]]'' album, Lindes left the band to pursue his interest in film composing, sparked by the [[Local Hero (soundtrack)|Local Hero soundtrack]] recording sessions.<ref name="DS"/><ref>Flanagan, Bill (1985) ''Musician''. Available from: [http://www.knopfler.net/interview48.html Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, an inside look at the outside man] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080527141355/http://www.knopfler.net/interview48.html |date=2008-05-27 }}</ref>


==Film scores and other work (1984–present)==
==Film scores and other work (1984–present)==
[[File:Hal Lindes wDire Straits 1981.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Lindes with Dire Straits in June, 1981]]
[[File:Hal Lindes wDire Straits 1981.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Lindes with Dire Straits in June, 1981]]


In 1984, Lindes played guitar along side Jeff Beck on [[Tina Turner]]’s hit "Private Dancer and Steel Claw (Tina Turner song)|Private Dancer]", from the album Private Dancer.
In 1984, Lindes played guitar alongside [[Jeff Beck]] on [[Tina Turner]]’s hit "[[Private Dancer (Tina Turner song)|Private Dancer]]", as well as on the song "Steel Claw" recorded for the same project.


Since his departure from Dire Straits, Lindes has composed music for films, and has won a Royal Television Society Award for the [[British Academy of Film and Television Arts|BAFTA]] award nominated film [[Reckless (TV serial)|''Reckless'']] and a TRIC award for Best TV Theme Music.<ref>{{cite web |title=APM Music - Hal Lindes |url=https://www.apmmusic.com/artists-composers/hal-lindes |website=www.apmmusic.com |access-date=21 April 2021 |language=en |quote=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.}}</ref> Lindes composed the soundtrack to ''[[The Boys Are Back (film)|The Boys Are Back]]'',<ref>{{cite web |title=The Boys Are Back - Hal Lindes {{!}} Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-boys-are-back-mw0002064928/credits |website=AllMusic |access-date=11 January 2019 |language=en-us}}</ref> a [[Miramax]] film directed by [[Scott Hicks (director)|Scott Hicks]] and starring [[Clive Owen]], in which his guitar score is paired with songs by [[Sigur Rós]], [[Ray Lamontagne]] and [[Carla Bruni]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hallindes.com/discography.html |title=Discography |publisher=Hal Lindes |access-date=2011-02-12}}</ref>
Since his departure from Dire Straits, Lindes has composed music for films, and has won a Royal Television Society Award for the [[British Academy of Film and Television Arts|BAFTA]] award nominated film [[Reckless (TV serial)|''Reckless'']] and a TRIC award for Best TV Theme Music.<ref>{{cite web |title=APM Music - Hal Lindes |url=https://www.apmmusic.com/artists-composers/hal-lindes |website=www.apmmusic.com |access-date=21 April 2021 |language=en |quote=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.}}</ref> Lindes composed the soundtrack to ''[[The Boys Are Back (film)|The Boys Are Back]]'',<ref>{{cite web |title=The Boys Are Back - Hal Lindes {{!}} Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-boys-are-back-mw0002064928/credits |website=AllMusic |access-date=11 January 2019 |language=en-us}}</ref> a [[Miramax]] film directed by [[Scott Hicks (director)|Scott Hicks]] and starring [[Clive Owen]], in which his guitar score is paired with songs by [[Sigur Rós]], [[Ray Lamontagne]] and [[Carla Bruni]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hallindes.com/discography.html |title=Discography |publisher=Hal Lindes |access-date=2011-02-12}}</ref>
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In 1989, Lindes teamed up with rock singer [[Fish (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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors - Fish {{!}} Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/vigil-in-a-wilderness-of-mirrors-mw0000663256/credits |website=AllMusic |access-date=31 January 2020 |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors - Fish {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/vigil-in-a-wilderness-of-mirrors-mw0000663256 |website=AllMusic |access-date=31 January 2020 |language=en-us}}</ref> He composed the theme music for the 1990s BBC TV series [[Between the Lines (TV series)|''Between the Lines'']].<ref>{{cite web |title=Between the Lines Theme - Hal Lindes {{!}} Song Info {{!}} AllMusic |website=[[AllMusic]] |url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/between-the-lines-theme-mt0034252108 |access-date=21 April 2021 |language=en |quote=Composed by Hal Lindes}}</ref>
In 1989, Lindes teamed up with rock singer [[Fish (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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors - Fish {{!}} Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/vigil-in-a-wilderness-of-mirrors-mw0000663256/credits |website=AllMusic |access-date=31 January 2020 |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors - Fish {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/vigil-in-a-wilderness-of-mirrors-mw0000663256 |website=AllMusic |access-date=31 January 2020 |language=en-us}}</ref> He composed the theme music for the 1990s BBC TV series [[Between the Lines (TV series)|''Between the Lines'']].<ref>{{cite web |title=Between the Lines Theme - Hal Lindes {{!}} Song Info {{!}} AllMusic |website=[[AllMusic]] |url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/between-the-lines-theme-mt0034252108 |access-date=21 April 2021 |language=en |quote=Composed by Hal Lindes}}</ref>


Lindes has written, produced and recorded with [[Johnny Hallyday]], [[Tina Turner]], [[Gary Brooker]], [[Roger Daltrey]], [[Chris Jagger]], [[Al Kooper]], [[Brian Tarquin]], [[Steve Morse]], [[Robben Ford]], [[Kiki Dee]], [[Fish (singer)|Fish]], [[Russ Taff]], [[Sabrina Salerno|Sabrina]], [[Twiggy]].<ref name="DS"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://maximumvolumemusic.com/band-of-the-day-the-sunset-donkeys/ |title=Band of the Day: The Sunset Donkeys|publisher= Maximum VolumeMusic|access-date=2025-01-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hallindes.com/discography.html |title=Hal Lindes - Discography|access-date=2025-01-05}}</ref>
Lindes has written and recorded with Johnny Hallyday, KiKi Dee, Fish, Twiggy, Gary Brooker, Chris Jagger, and Tina Turner.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Latest revision as of 15:34, 6 January 2025

Hal Lindes
Hal Lindes performing with Dire Straits in Newcastle City Hall
Hal Lindes performing with Dire Straits in Newcastle City Hall
Background information
Birth nameHal Andrew Lindes
BornMonterey, California, U.S.
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, film composer, music producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1979–present
LabelsVirgin EMI, Sony Music, BMG, Universal
Websitewww.hallindes.com

Hal Andrew Lindes is an American guitarist and film score composer best known for his time as a member of Dire Straits from 1980 until late 1984.

Early life and career

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Lindes was born in Monterey, California and went to high school in Washington, D.C. and attended Maryland University. 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.

In 1980, he replaced Tom Toomey as the lead guitar in the punk rock band the Drill, with whom he played in a series of live tours and released singles.[1] At the time of being asked to join Dire Straits, Al Kooper was producing Lindes at Basing Street Studios in London with Herbie Flowers on bass, Brad Bradbury of the Specials on drums, Kooper on keyboards and Lindes on guitar and vocals.[2]

Dire Straits (1980–1984)

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Lindes became a full-time member of Dire Straits in 1980, before the release of the group's third album, Making Movies.[2] 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 left the band to pursue his interest in film composing, sparked by the Local Hero soundtrack recording sessions.[2][3]

Film scores and other work (1984–present)

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Lindes with Dire Straits in June, 1981

In 1984, Lindes played guitar alongside Jeff Beck on Tina Turner’s hit "Private Dancer", as well as on the song "Steel Claw" recorded for the same project.

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.[4] Lindes composed the soundtrack to The Boys Are Back,[5] 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.[6]

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.[7][8] He composed the theme music for the 1990s BBC TV series Between the Lines.[9]

Lindes has written, produced and recorded with Johnny Hallyday, Tina Turner, Gary Brooker, Roger Daltrey, Chris Jagger, Al Kooper, Brian Tarquin, Steve Morse, Robben Ford, Kiki Dee, Fish, Russ Taff, Sabrina, Twiggy.[2][10][11]

Personal life

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Lindes has four children and is the father of musician and model Staz Lindes.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Mick Burgess. "Bass ace Chris Constantinou on his life in music, from Adam and the Ants to Rude GRL & CC, via The Mutants, The Wolfmen and much more". IPA Music. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Norm Dewitt. "Interview: Hal Lindes – "The Walk of Life before, during and after Dire Straits"". Dire Straits. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  3. ^ 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
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "The Boys Are Back - Hal Lindes | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
  6. ^ "Discography". Hal Lindes. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
  7. ^ "Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors - Fish | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors - Fish | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  9. ^ "Between the Lines Theme - Hal Lindes | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 April 2021. Composed by Hal Lindes
  10. ^ "Band of the Day: The Sunset Donkeys". Maximum VolumeMusic. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Hal Lindes - Discography". Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  12. ^ "Daughter of Hal Lindes Talk About Her Band and Dire Straits". 27 February 2017.
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