Dave Hemingway (born David Robert Hemingway, 20 September 1960, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England), is an English musician and songwriter, and was a vocalist for the Hull-based band The Beautiful South until they disbanded in 2007. Previously, he had been a member of The Housemartins.Hemingway was born to Harry Hemingway, a lorry driver and local comedian on the club circuit, and Flo Hemingway, who was one of Hull's best-known barmaids.