Why Mark Knopfler Still Doesn’t Consider Himself a Singer
He also reveals the rock legend who helped him feel comfortable with his voice.
Dire Straits
Dire Straits Turned Down Reunion
Bassist John Illsley also details how "emotionally exhausted" the band was in the days before their breakup.
Former Dire Straits Guitarist Jack Sonni Dead at 68
Sonni was best known as "the other guitarist" on the band's Brothers in Arms tour.
How a Real Dixie Band Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’
Mark Knopfler stepped into a London pub one evening and discovered the subject of a hit song.
Dire Straits Legacy Announce First-Ever U.S. Tour
Trevor Horn and Steve Ferrone in lineup that also features Alan Clark, Danny Cummings, Mel Collins and Phil Palmer.
Bon Jovi, the Cars, Dire Straits and the Moody Blues to Enter Rock Hall
The fans nailed it again, as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2018 honorees.
27 Years Ago: Dire Straits Break Up (for the First Time)
Dire Straits broke up on September 15, 1988.
Money For Nothing
We all remember this song from the 80’s that praised MTV and made moving refrigerators and color TV’s seem kind of chic. I played this song on my show this afternoon and just had one of those “take me back” moments. I remember where I bought the album, or rather, cassette.