Trivia

Became famous in the early 1980s as part of the British synth-pop duo Eurythmics, which also included Annie Lennox.

Plays guitar, piano, and synthesizers.

Lou Reed strongly influenced him as a songwriter and a performer.

Winner of the Brit Award for British Producer in 1990.

Winner of the British Phonographic Industry Award for British Producer in 1986.

Winner of the British Phonographic Industry Award for British Producer in 1987.

Eurythmics were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame for their outstanding contribution to British music and integral part of British music culture. (16 November 2005).

Utilized the pseudonym "Manu Guiot" when he wrote songs for the album "Hormonally Yours" by pop duo Shakespear's Sister, which was composed by singers Siobhan Fahey (Stewart's wife) and Marcella Detroit.

Released an album under Interscope Records with his new band, Platinum Weird. The band is a partnership with successful songwriter Kara DioGuardi. (February 2006)

Founded his own record label, Anxious Records.

In 2008, launched his own clothing line "Rock Fabulous" with French designer Christian Audigier.

Was made an Honorary Fellow of Sunderland University in October1992.

He supports Sunderland Association Football Club.

Has two boys from his marriage to Siobhan Fahey, Sam and Django.

He made his co-writing and directorial debut with the film 'Honest'.

Dave and Annie courted but remained friends when they broke up.

Always wears shades, sports a silly beard and dyes his hair different colours.

The Tourists arrived on the scene in 1978.and their songs were written by Wearsider Peet Coombes and sung by Dave's then girlfriend Annie Lennox.

Dave wrote the film scores for Ruthless People, Flatliners and Scrooged.

Dave married Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama in 1987 and had 2 children.

Longdancer made 2 albums on Elton John's Rocket label before splitting up,.

Belonged to two other groups before the Eurythmics.