Pick Withers
Pick Withers | |
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Withers performing with Dire Straits in 1978 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Pick Withers, Pique Withers, Pic Withers |
| Born | David Withers 4 April 1948 Leicester, England |
| Genres | Roots rock, folk rock, pub rock, R&B |
| Occupations | Musician, producer |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Formerly of | |
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". Withers was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018.