Pick Withers

Born

1948-04-04

Birthplace

Leicester, England, UK

Biography

David Withers (born 4 April 1948), known as Pick Withers, is an English rock and jazz drummer. He was the original drummer of 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.