Harold Andrew Lindes (born 30 June 1953) 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 Lindes was born in Monterey, California, 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.

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.

Dire Straits (1980–1984) Lindes became a full-time member of Dire Straits in 1980, 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 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.Flanagan, Bill (1985) Musician. Available from: Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler, an inside look at the outside man

Film scores and other work (1984–present)

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. Lindes composed the soundtrack to The Boys Are Back, 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.

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. He composed the theme music for the 1990s BBC TV series Between the Lines.

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.

Personal life Lindes is married to Ricarda Ankenbrand Lindes. He has four children and is the father of actress Evangeline Lindes, musician and Saint Laurent model Staz Lindes, and singer and artist Misha Lindes.

Discography

Recordings (selection)

With Dire Straits Love over Gold (1982) Twisting by the Pool (1983) Alchemy (1984) Money For Nothing (1988) Live At The BBC (1995)

With Mark Knopfler Going Home (Local Hero) (1983) Freeway Flyer (Local Hero) (1983)

With Tina Turner Private Dancer (1984) Steel Claw (1984)

With Kiki Dee Stay Close To You (1987) I Fall In Love Too Easily (1987) Angel Eyes (1987)

With Fish Vigil in a Wilderness of Mirrors (1990)

With Al Kooper Black Coffee (2005)

Film and TV score albums composer (selection)

Theme from Between the Lines Various – 100 Greatest TV Themes (The Ultimate Television Themes Collection) (2002) The Boys Are Back - Score (2010) Sleeping with Strangers (Eamon's Theme) Easy Listening (Music Inspired By The ITV Series Big Bad World) (1999) NY-LON Various – Music From The Drama Series Ny-Lon: A Transatlantic Romance (2004) Apparitions (Music From The TV Series) (2008) Reckless Original Score (1997) The Syndicate (Music From The TV Series) (2012 – 2021)

Single releases Ricarda (2010) Babe I’m Gonna Leave You (2010) Guitar Heart (2011) Lone Guitar (2014) Inspired By An Angel (2015) Song For An Irish Girl (2020)

Filmography Films and TV productions

Film and TV score composer (selection)

Year Title Notes 1988 Joyriders Film 1990 Screen Two TV seriesEp. Drowning in the Shallow End 1992–1994 Between the Lines TV series 1993 The Secrets of Lake Success TV mini series 1994 Bermuda Grace TV film 1995 The Infiltrator Film 1995–1996 Band of Gold TV series 1996 Kiss and Tell TV film 1997 Reckless TV series 2000 This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper TV mini series 2003 Alibi TV film 2004 ShakespeaRe-Told TV mini series 2005 NY-LON TV series 2007 Girl 27 Documentary 2008 Apparitions TV series 2010 The Boys Are Back Film 2012 – 2021 The Syndicate TV series

Actor Year Title Role Notes 1990 Screen Two Floyd Series 6Ep. Drowning in the Shallow End 1997 FairyTale: A True Story Angel 2018 Stranger Thoughts To Get Out Grandma Rosi Short Film

Music videos Year Title Album 1980 Solid Rock Making Movies 1982 Private Investigations Love over Gold 1982 Love over Gold Love over Gold 1982 Two Young Lovers Alchemy: Dire Straits Live 1983 Twisting By The Pool ExtendedancEPlay 1983 Alchemy Alchemy: Dire Straits Live 1983 Sultans Of Swing Alchemy: Dire Straits Live 1984 Expresso Love Alchemy: Dire Straits Live

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