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Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). They were active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1990 to 1995.
Apr 20, 2010 · Official Live Video for Sultans Of Swing. Taken from Dire Straits – Alchemy: Dire Straits Live.Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992' is out now (UK/ROW). Out Januar...
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Dire Straits. 38K views 5 months ago. Shivers In The Dark: On The Road With Dire Straits To celebrate the release of Dire Straits Live - 1978-1992 in the US today (now available worldwide),...
Feb 23, 2010 · The Official Music Video for Brothers In Arms. Taken from Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms.Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992' is out now (UK/ROW).
Mar 25, 2024 · After a more than year-long world tour that included 225 dates for more than 7 million fans, Dire Straits, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band best known for such hits as "The Sultans of Swing" and "Money for Nothing," was on shaky ground. They were one of the most important rock bands of the 1980s, but it mattered little in the end.
One of the most intelligent and original bands of their era, Dire Straits were the creation of writer/guitarist/vocalist Mark Knopfler and bassist John Illsley, blending...
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May 30, 2024 · Dire Straits, British rock band whose supple, slightly blues-tinged guitar rock was popular in the late 1970s and ’80s. Formed in London in 1977, the group was led by Mark Knopfler, a onetime journalist and college teacher who polished his musicianship as part of the pub rock movement.
Founded by brothers Mark and David Knopfler in 1977, Dire Straits introduced a viable alternative to the punk-dominated British music scene of the late 70’s.
