Dave McArtney

Not to be confused with the Scottish footballer Dave McCartney.
Dave McArtney
Birth nameDavid Ewan McArtney
Born5 April 1951
Oamaru, New Zealand
Died(2013-04-15)15 April 2013[1] (aged 62)
Auckland, New Zealand
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer, recording engineer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
WebsiteDave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos

David Ewan McArtney (5 April 1951 – 15 April 2013)[1] 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.

In 1989, McArtney returned to university, completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature, majoring in Renaissance poetry.[2] He then went on to complete a Master of Arts (Music) degree in 2013.[1]

He also produced for other musicians (including The Narcs) and composed music for film and television productions, including Incredible Mountains (1983),[3] Queen City Rocker (1986)[4] and Raglan by the Sea (1987).[5] He worked as a tutor at the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (MAINZ) from 2003 until his death.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d "Hello Sailor founding member DaveMcArtney dies". NZ Herald. 17 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  2. ^ "Dave McArtney". NZ Book Month. Archived from the original on 22 May 2010. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
  3. ^ "Incredible Mountains". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Queen City Rocker". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  5. ^ "Raglan by the Sea". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 16 April 2013.