Hal Lindes

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Hal Lindes
Hal Lindes performing with Dire Straits in Newcastle City Hall
Background information
Birth name	Hal Andrew Lindes
Born	(1953-06-30) 30 June 1953 (age 70) Monterey, California, USA
Genres	Rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, film scorer
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1979–present
Website	www.hallindes.com

Hal Andrew Lindes (born 30 June 1953) is an American–English^{[citation needed]} guitarist and film score composer best known for his time as a member of Dire Straits.

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 late 1980 until late 1984.