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Back In 1984 With Hal Lindes Short Interview

Orginally published in The Georgia Straight, April 6, 1984 – By Steve Newton.   Stepping out of nowhere into one of the world’s most popular bands in the ...
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11 Minutes Studio Clip – “Get Lucky” Behind The Scenes

Today on the official Mark Knopfler YouTube channel we have an amazing video clip behind the scenes about Get Lucky. Mark and Chuck Ainlay give a fascinating insight ...
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John Illsley and His Passion for Painting – The Artistic Side of the Dire Straits Bassist

Most fans know John Illsley as the bassist and one of the founding members of Dire Straits. However, music is not his only passion. Away from the stage, ...
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Mark Knopfler’s “A Night in London” – The Legendary Live Concert and His Iconic “Sultans of Swing” Solo

Few guitar performances have created such a strong emotional connection with fans as Mark Knopfler’s live version of “Sultans of Swing” from A Night in London. Known worldwide ...
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The Dire Straits Experience – Start 2017 World Tour in Moscow, Russia

Dire Straits Experience with orginal Dire Straits ex-member Chris White and Chris Whitten will roll out hits by Dire Straits in Moscow on March 3 and day latter ...
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John Illsley Questions and Answers – 10 Quick Questions with the Dire Straits Bassist

John Illsley is best known as the longtime bassist of Dire Straits and one of the band’s founding members. Beyond his successful music career, he is also a ...
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John Illsley Paintings – Explore the Artistic World of the Dire Straits Bassist

Most fans know John Illsley as the legendary bassist and founding member of Dire Straits. However, music has never been his only creative passion. Since his teenage years, ...
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Daughter of Hal Lindes Talk About Her Band and Dire Straits

24 year-old Staz Lindes Is a rock star, model, photographer and from now she is the new face-model of Yves Saint Laurent. Staz Lindes is the daughter of ...
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38 Years Ago: Dire Straits Started Their First Tour in 1979

The year 1979 was a turning point in the history of Dire Straits. After the release of their debut album and the incredible success of “Sultans of Swing,” ...
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Dire Straits And Their Early Success 1980-1984

In 1980 Dire Straits were nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for “Sultans of Swing”. ...
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