All of us know Mark Knopfler. He is a true musical legend. For nearly 40 years of his career he has amassed fans that love his music. With ...
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Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
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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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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1977 is the year when brothers Mark and David Knopfler and friends John Illsley and Pick Withers formed one of the greatest bands in the world – Dire ...
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Celebrating the Gibson Les Paul, the classic rock guitar beloved by Jimmy Page and Slash, and an instrument that’s had to be rescued from obscurity twice These days, ...
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From Dire Straits’ big hits to deep cuts, these are the 10 greatest tracks from the biggest British band of the 80’s. For too long, Dire Straits have ...
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All of the early groundwork that Dire Straits had put into cultivating their audience with tireless live work and a strong first album brought them a new reward ...
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There was a kinetic buzz to Bob Dylan’s show, while it’s clear Mark Knopfler is still capable of delivering a kick at their gig at Manchester MEN arena ...
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Mark Knopfler tells of coping with the demands of the road with Dire Straits and a new life of relative stability that has led to his first double ...
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