What would Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” sound like if Dire Straits had written and played it? Dutch guitarist Laszlo Buring decided to find out. On May 17, 2026, Laszlo premiered ...
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When Mark Knopfler praises another guitarist, guitar fans pay attention. The Dire Straits legend has spent decades being celebrated for his own distinctive style, but one guitarist left ...
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Some photographs capture a moment in music history before anyone realizes how important that moment will become. For Dire Straits fans, a series of rare black-and-white photographs from ...
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The early history of Dire Straits is filled with important milestones. Before Brothers in Arms transformed the band into a global phenomenon, Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, David Knopfler, ...
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August 12, 2026, marks a very special day for music fans around the world. Mark Knopfler celebrates his 77th birthday, and generations of listeners continue to celebrate the ...
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Music can change when we hear it from a different perspective! For Guy Fletcher, longtime Dire Straits keyboard player, musician, producer, and engineer, Dolby Atmos has opened a ...
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Some musicians perform on the world’s biggest stages. Others create unforgettable musical moments in the middle of a busy street. Joe Moraya is one of those musicians. The Peruvian ...
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In October 1978, Dire Straits were still at the beginning of their remarkable journey. Their debut album had only recently introduced the band to the world, while “Sultans ...
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The 1985 Brothers in Arms era remains one of the most exciting periods in Dire Straits history. After the release of Brothers in Arms, the band was playing ...
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The music of Dire Straits continues to inspire musicians, producers, and fans around the world. While countless guitarists have recorded their own versions of Mark Knopfler’s songs, some ...
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