Birth name David Ewan McArtney Music group Hello Sailor Role Musician | Name Dave McArtney Instruments Guitar, vocals | |
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Occupation(s) Musician, record producer, recording engineer, songwriter Associated acts Hello Sailor, Pink Flamingos Website Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos Died April 15, 2013, Point Chevalier, Auckland, New Zealand Albums Shipshape & Bristol Fashion, Pacifica Amour People also search for Graham Brazier, Harry Lyon, Lisle Kinney Similar Graham Brazier, Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman | ||
David Ewan "Dave" McArtney (5 April 1951 – 15 April 2013) was a New Zealand musician and songwriter. He is best known for his work with the band Hello Sailor and his band Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos.
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In 1989, McArtney returned to university, completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature, majoring in Renaissance poetry. He then went on to complete a Master of Arts (Music) degree in 2013.
He also produced for other musicians (including The Narcs) and composed music for film and television productions, including Incredible Mountains (1983), Queen City Rocker (1986) and Raglan by the Sea (1987). He worked as a tutor at the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ) from 2003 until his death.
Personal life
McArtney was born in Oamaru on 5 April 1951. His family moved to Auckland and then Wellington in the early 1960s, as his father who was an accountant with ANZ Bank moved with his job. McArtney started studying law before forming Hello Sailor with Harry Lyon and Graham Brazier. He died in his home in Point Chevalier, Auckland, on 15 April 2013.
The Pink Flamingos
After Hello Sailor disbanded in 1980, McArtney formed the Pink Flamingos with Dragon keyboard player and songwriter Paul Hewson(not Bono) and a revolving line-up of players. McArtney was signed to Polygram records and released their debut album Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos in 1981. Paul Hewson left the band, which then released the EP Remember The Alamo and extensively toured New Zealand. The band then relocated to Sydney and signed to Polygram Australia, releasing their second album We Never Close in 1982. Later that year the group disbanded, with McArtney moving to London. Returning to New Zealand in 1984, McArtney recorded the Pink Flamingos' third album, The Catch, released under CBS.