Dave Hole, an Australian blues rock guitarist and singer, is revered for his distinctive slide guitar style and has made a significant impact on the blues music scene internationally. Born on March 30, 1948, in Heswall, England, Hole moved to Perth, Western Australia, with his family at the age of four. His passion for the blues was ignited in his teenage years, and he became particularly enamored with the slide guitar technique after an accident left him with a finger injury, prompting him to develop his own unique approach to playing.

Over the years, Dave Hole has released several acclaimed albums, beginning with "Short Fuse Blues" in 1992, which caught the attention of the US-based label Alligator Records, making him the first non-American artist to sign with them. Following this breakthrough, albums such as "Steel On Steel" (1995), "Ticket To Chicago" (1997), "Under The Spell" (1999), and "The Live One" (2003) further established his reputation. His more recent works, including "Outside Looking In" (2007), "Rough Diamond" (2007), and "Goin’ Back Down" (2018), continue to showcase his virtuosic slide guitar skills and deep reverence for the blues. Dave Hole’s enduring career and contributions to the genre have cemented his status as a leading figure in contemporary blues music.