Mark Knopfler and John Illsley have differing memories of the creation of Dire Straits’ most successful album. “It was like any other album,” says the former frontman and songwriter Knopfler ...

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT “All killers and no fillers” was how one music journalist, Jamie Dickson of Guitarist magazine, described Brothers In Arms by Dire Straits, which was ...

Of all the artists to herald the digital age with its shiny new compact disc format, Dire Straits were surely the least likely. Workhorses rather than high-gloss show ponies, they emerged from ...

It was the last time he did so as the singer, guitarist and undisputed leader of Dire Straits. It brought to an end a 15-year journey during which time the band had risen from the pubs and sweaty ...

Not only that, they’re dire wolves—which means they have cause to be lonely. The dire wolf once roamed an American range that extended as far south as Venezuela and as far north as Canada ...

Here’s wishing a very Happy Birthday to founding Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler, who turned 75 today (August 12). Knopfler was the lead singer, lead guitarist, songwriter, and driving ...

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Mark Knopfler was never a reluctant rock star. In the glittering, go-go 1980s, he had the time of his life leading Dire Straits to the top of the charts with monster hits such as Money for Nothing ...

Impersonating Dire Straits is easier said than done – especially when you're focussing on the instantly recognisable guitar touch of Mark Knopfler. And yet 28-year-old musician Laszlo Buring makes it ...

The Dire Straits frontman offloaded 120 axes and amps, auctioned Wednesday (Jan. 31) at Christie's in London. By Lars Brandle An impressive collection of Mark Knopfler’s guitars and amps went ...

This is something that’s important to remember about Dire Straits: We made albums as albums. There had to be a significant flow, similarities, and energy among all the songs. There weren’t any ...

Guitars and amplifiers belonging to Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler have sold for more than £8m at auction - much higher than had been estimated. Knopfler sold more than 120 of his guitars and ...