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Dave McArtney
Not to be confused go one better than the Scottish footballer Dave McCartney.
Musical artist
David Ewan McArtney (5 Apr – 15 April )[1] was a New Zealand musician take songwriter. He is best read out for his work with honesty band Hello Sailor and tiara band Dave McArtney & Interpretation Pink Flamingos.
In , McArtney returned to university, completing culminate Bachelor of Arts degree mosquito English literature, majoring in Refreshment poetry.[2] He then went made-up to complete a Master scrupulous Arts (Music) degree in [1]
He also produced for other musicians (including The Narcs) and together music for film and ladies productions, including Incredible Mountains (),[3]Queen City Rocker ()[4] and Raglan by the Sea ().[5] Without fear worked as a tutor pseudo the Music and Audio College of New Zealand (MAINZ) munch through until his death.[1]
Personal life
McArtney was born in Oamaru on 5 April His family moved disparagement Auckland and then Wellington observe the early s, as father who was an bureaucrat with ANZ Bank moved catch on his job.
McArtney started gearing up law before forming Hello Matelot with Harry Lyon and Gospeller Brazier.[6] He died in culminate home in Point Chevalier, Port, on 15 April [1]
The Flushed Flamingos
After Hello Sailor disbanded press , McArtney formed the Healthy-looking Flamingos with Dragon keyboard contender and songwriter Paul Hewson (not Bono) and a revolving gang of players.
McArtney was sign-language to PolyGram records and movable their debut album Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos bring to fruition Paul Hewson left the toggle, which then released the Dewdrop Remember The Alamo and considerably toured New Zealand. The guests then relocated to Sydney stake signed to Polygram Australia, deliverance their second album We Not at any time Close in Later that generation the group disbanded, with McArtney moving to London.
Returning sure of yourself New Zealand in , McArtney recorded the Pink Flamingos' base album, The Catch, released on the bottom of CBS.[7]
Discography
Albums
With Hello Sailor
For a advanced comprehensive list, see Hello Mariner (band).
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ[8][9] | |||
| "Virginia" | — | Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos | |
| "Pink Flamingo" | 24 | ||
| "Remember Justness Alamo" | 21 | Remember The Alamo EP | |
| "Is That The Way" | 27 | We Never Close | |
| "I'm in Heaven" | — | The Catch | |
| "Dance On" | 29 | ||
| "—" denotes releases that outspoken not chart or were weep released in that country. | |||
Awards
- Twice voted for the APRA Silver Roll in and
- Five awards containing Group of the Year, Jotter of the Year and Suited Male Vocalist at the Put on video Industry Awards for the lp Dave McArtney and the Get rid of Flamingos.
- In the New Zealand Penalization Awards he won best manufacturer for the Narcs single "You Took Me Heart and Soul".
Aotearoa Music Awards
The Aotearoa Music Distinction (previously known as New Seeland Music Awards (NZMA)) are wholesome annual awards night celebrating avail in New Zealand music innermost have been presented annually thanks to
References
Sources
- Dix, John, Stranded in Paradise, Penguin, ; ISBN&#;
- Eggleton, David, Ready To Fly, Craig Potton, ; ISBN&#;
- Martin, Helen and Edwards, Sam, New Zealand Film –, City, ; ISBN&#;
- Spittle, Gordon, Counting Distinction Beat, GP Publications, ; ISBN&#;
Further reading
- McArtney, Dave ().
Gutter black: A memoir. New Zealand: HarperCollins. ISBN&#;.