Iva Davies

Ivor Arthur Davies, AM (born 22 May 1955), known professionally as Iva Davies, is an Australian singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.

Iva Davies
Davies performing at the Alice Springs Masters Games in 2012
Background information
Birth nameIvor Arthur Davies
Born (1955-05-22) 22 May 1955
Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • multi-instrumentalist
  • record producer
  • music programmer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • oboe
  • keyboards
  • synthesizer
  • cor anglais
Years active1971–present
Labels
Member ofIcehouse
Websiteicehouse-ivadavies.com

Davies' music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the early 1980s as co-founder and lead singer of rock band Icehouse, becoming one of Australia's top rock stars of that decade. He is the only member who has been with Icehouse throughout its entire history.

In addition to his work with Icehouse, Davies has made music for television series and films, most notably as the composer for the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. He has also had a solo career which included work on the soundtrack album The Berlin Tapes with Icehouse.

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