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Hal Lindes

Hal Lindes

Born: 1953-06-30 • Monterey, California, USA

Hal Andrew Lindes is an American–English guitarist and film score composer.

In 1979, he played guitar with the new wave group Darling.[citation needed] 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 is best known for his work as a full-time member of British rock band Dire Straits from 1980 until 1985.

Filmography
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits poster
Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits
1998
Drowning in the Shallow End poster
Drowning in the Shallow End
1990 • Floyd
Live Aid poster
Live Aid
1985 • Self
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983 poster
Dire Straits: Alchemy Live 1983
1983 • Guitar
Arena: Dire Straits poster
Arena: Dire Straits
1980 • Self