Why Mark Knopfler Still Doesn’t Consider Himself a Singer
He also reveals the rock legend who helped him feel comfortable with his voice.
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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.
How ZZ Top and MTV Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing’
Determined to get his band heavy exposure, Mark Knopfler borrowed ideas from one of the network's biggest acts.
Dire Straits Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
With a minimalist sound that sold a lot of records, Dire Straits, one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time, joined an elite club tonight.
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.
The Cars vs. Dire Straits – Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame, Round One
The Cars take on Dire Straits in the first round of the UCR Hall of Fame.
No U.S. Release Scheduled for New Mark Knopfler Album ‘Privateering’
He's a multiple Grammy winner, one of rock's most respected guitarists, and a founding member of the multiplatinum AOR legends Dire Straits -- and yet Mark Knopfler's new album doesn't have an American release date. What gives?
Bob Dylan Plays Van Andel Arena!
Bob Dylan returns to Michigan for a concert appearance with Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) at the Palace November 13. Grand Rapids at Van Andel Arena on November 12th! Dylan releases a new CD September 11th, and joins his old buddy Knopfler in a rare double concert billing. Dylan has played in Michigan often in the past few years, including stops at MSU and WMU.