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Biography

Born in Walsall, 1938. Educated: Queen Mary’s Grammar School, Walsall; Royal Academy of Music; Bristol University.

Composer of orchestral, vocal, chamber and theatre music, written in accessible idiom with emphasis on melody, rhythm and colour. Orchestral works range from light music miniatures to substantial concert works (Variations for Orchestra, Piano Concerto etc.) Many of these have received regular broadcasts.

Works for voices include an English Mass, part songs and carols, a Gerard Manley Hopkins song cycle, junior cantatas, a youth opera, and a stage musical. Several ‘audience adventures’, including Battle of Trafalgar (televised 1983). Also chamber works (String Quartet, Partita for Solo Horn, etc.) and educational music. Awards include Royal Philharmonic Society Prize (Piano Concerto), Eric Coates prize (Divertimento), Ivor Novello award (Fantasia), etc.
Elected ARAM 1998. Jazz pianist (when opportunities arise).

David B. Lyons is an international bestselling author from Dublin, Ireland. He writes psychological suspense novels using a unique narrative style that is sculptured specifically to culminate in head-spinning twists. He has been a number one bestselling author in Ireland, the UK, Canada and in Australia. His debut novel, Midday, was classed as a "high-octane page turner" by the Mail On Sunday, while The Book Magnet labelled Whatever Happened to Betsy Blake? as "The best book of the year". Later, In The Middle of Middle America was regarded as "a masterpiece" by The Book Literati. An award-winning freelance journalist before he landed his first publishing deal back in 2018, David grew up in Dublin but currently spends his time between Birmingham in the UK and the Irish capital. He is married to a Brummie, Kerry, and they have one daughter together, Lola. You can connect with David here: Website: TheOpenAuthor.com Twitter: @TheOpenAuthor Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorDavidBLyons/

Australian actor

David Lyons is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles as Josh Holiday in the Nine Network navy drama Sea Patrol (2007–2009), Dr. Simon Brenner in the NBC medical drama ER (2008–2009) and as General Sebastian Monroe in the NBC post-apocalyptic drama Revolution (2012–2014).

Early life and education

Lyons graduated from Yarra Valley Grammar school in 1993 and continued on to graduate from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 2004.

Career

In 2005, Lyons had a recurring role on the Seven Network police drama Blue Heelers and guest-starred on the Seven Network/Network Ten/Eleven soap opera Neighbours.

Lyons starred in the Nine Network police drama Sea Patrol, where he played the Leading Seaman Josh Holiday for the show's first three series from 2007 until 2009.

Lyons began starring in the NBC medical drama ER as Dr. Simon Brenner, making his first appearance in season 14, episode 14 titled "Owner of a Broken Heart" which aired on 10 Apr