Stuart David
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Stuart David is a Scottish
musician, who formerly was a bassist
with Belle & Sebastian
(1996–2000) and then went on to front Looper (1998–present). He is the author of the novels Nalda Said and The Peacock Manifesto published by I.M.P. Fiction in 1999 and 2001. Nalda Said, written between 1994 and 1995, was described by Dana Kennedy of the New York Times as "At once riveting and sad...uncomfortably true to life". The Peacock Manifesto tells the story of Peacock Johnson and his journey across America. The character Peacock Johnson also appeared in Ian Rankin
's novel A Question of Blood
, after David won an auction for a fan to have a character named after themselves, with David entering under the 'Peacock Johnson' pseudonym.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
musician, who formerly was a bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
with Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with influential indie bands such as The Smiths, as well as classic acts such as Love, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965...
(1996–2000) and then went on to front Looper (1998–present). He is the author of the novels Nalda Said and The Peacock Manifesto published by I.M.P. Fiction in 1999 and 2001. Nalda Said, written between 1994 and 1995, was described by Dana Kennedy of the New York Times as "At once riveting and sad...uncomfortably true to life". The Peacock Manifesto tells the story of Peacock Johnson and his journey across America. The character Peacock Johnson also appeared in Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin, OBE, DL , is a Scottish crime writer. His best known books are the Inspector Rebus novels. He has also written several pieces of literary criticism.-Background:He attended Beath High School, Cowdenbeath...
's novel A Question of Blood
A Question of Blood
A Question of Blood is a 2003 crime novel by Ian Rankin. It is the fourteenth of the Inspector Rebus novels.-Plot summary:At a private school two teenagers are killed by an ex-Army loner who then turns the gun on himself. As Detective Inspector John Rebus puts it, 'There's no mystery...except the...
, after David won an auction for a fan to have a character named after themselves, with David entering under the 'Peacock Johnson' pseudonym.