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Pick Withers | |
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 Withers performing with Dire Straits in 1978 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Withers |
| Also known as | Pick Withers, Pique Withers, Pic Withers |
| Born | 4 April 1948 Leicester, England |
| Genres | Roots rock, folk rock, pub rock, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, producer |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1964–present |
David "Pick" Withers (born 4 April 1948) is an English drummer. He was the original drummer of the rock band Dire Straits and played on their first four albums, which included hit singles such as "Sultans of Swing", "Romeo and Juliet" and "Private Investigations".[1] Withers was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018.[2][3]
- ^ Wright, Jade (7 January 2011). "Pick Withers: From Dire Straits and Bob Dylan's drummer to putting on his own gigs in Liverpool – Liverpool Arts – Entertainment". Liverpool Daily Post. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "Bon Jovi, Dire Straits Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2018 Class". Rolling Stone. 13 December 2017.
- ^ "Dire Straits". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 24 April 2018.