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Short and rare video interview with Dire Straits from Cologne, Germany (1979)

We have one interesting and short interview from 16 February 1979 –Mark and David Knopfler, together with Pick and John had their interview ...
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Fan Club Guitar Stories

“The Ragpicker’s Dream” – Guitar video lesson by Pavel Fomenkov

Russian guitarist – Pavel Fomenkov made one amazing video lesson for all guitarists and Mark Knopfler’s fans. In some of the past post’s ...
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Blog

The Science reveals: “Why did Freddie Mercury have that remarkable voice?”

There is no doubt that Queen’s vocalist – Freddie Mercury had an incredibly powerful and rich voice, which sounds wonderful. Because of that, ...
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Viva Freddie Mercury – If he was alive today, he would have 71 years

Farrokh “Freddie” Mercury if he were alive today, he would have been 71 years. He is born on 5 September 1946 in Stone ...
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9-minutes video about Mason-Dixon Line with Mark Knopfler

Yesterday on BBC One – Inside Out in the North East & Cumbria show, was shown film about the 250th anniversary of the ...
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Mark Knopfler in BBC Show about Mason-Dixon Line – 4 September 2017

Today on BBC One – Inside Out in the North East & Cumbria will be shown film about the 250th anniversary of the ...
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Walter Becker, Co-Founder of Steely Dan, Dies at 67

Even that we do not want to start the week with sad news, probably it will be that. DSB have sad news about ...
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Fan Club Movies

Sunday movie “Almost Famous” (2000) – Proposal from team of DSB

Every week our team is here to propose some interesting movies for our fans and readers of Dire Straits Blog. Today we have ...
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Guitar Stories

Sunday Lesson: Eric Clapton solo riffs on guitar

For many guitar players and musicians Eric Clapton is a legend. Eric is often mentioned alongside with Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, ...
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Fan Club

Jake Thistle with new cover version of “Sultans of Swing”

Jake Thistle is back again with “Sultans of Swing” cover version, but this time he included in his playing something new and something ...
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Blog

Songs written by Mark Knopfler – Part 1

As we know, Mark Knopfler is one amazing artist, with huge music experience. When he started to perform seriously with Dire Straits, they ...
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Quotes

Paul McCartney about life and things you should never forget

Paul McCartney from the legendary “Beatles” is renowned for his extraordinary musical talent and lyrics that reach everyone hearts. His contribution to the ...
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Blog Quotes

A few words about Clapton’s songs and their interesting story

Born on 30 March 1945 – Eric Clapton is one of the many best guitarists that the world ever has. If we start ...
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