Retro Article

Retro Article

Retro Article: Mark Knopfler’s Unforgettable Concert at the Town and Country Club in Leeds (May 9th, 1996)

A ticket from Mark's concert at the Town and Country Club on 9th May 1996 in Leeds. The city where he spent time as a junior reporter for the Yorkshire Evening Post in the late 60s.
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Every once in a while, a concert becomes etched in our memory. It serves as a time capsule of musical brilliance and personal nostalgia. Join us as we ...
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Retro Article: Mark Knopfler’s Unforgettable Performance on The Ghost of Faffner Hall (Video)

Mark Knopfler's Unforgettable Performance on The Ghost of Faffner Hall
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In 1989, Mark Knopfler made a guest appearance on the set of The Ghost of Faffner Hall. That was a children’s television series that aimed to introduce the ...
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Rare Footage of Bob Dylan Recording “License to Kill” with Mark Knopfler & Alan Clark

Rare Footage of Bob Dylan Recording “License to Kill” with Mark Knopfler & Alan Clark
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Bob Dylan’s “License to Kill” is a politically charged song that has resonated with audiences since its 1983 release. Its biting lyrics and forceful vocals make it a ...
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Retro Article: Mark Knopfler Recalls the Time His Parents Begging Him to Stop to Play Guitar

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Retro Article: Mark Knopfler Recalls the Time His Parents Begging Him to Stop to Play Guitar Once upon a time, his parents begged him to stop playing the ...
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Sunday Movie – “Summer of Soul” (2021)

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“Summer of Soul” is a 2021 American music documentary by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. This documentary deals with musical events related to black music and culture in New York ...
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Retro Article: A Rare Music Video of Mark Knopfler and John Illsley

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In 1984 one of the founders of Dire Straits – John Illsley has released his first solo studio album. The whole album was recorded at Parkgate Studios in ...
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Retro Article: From the Archives, 1981 The Sultans of Sulk

Dire Straits during their press conference at the Sebel Town House in Kings Cross, Sydney on April 6, 1981. Photo Credit: Peter Morris
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The following article is first published in The Sydney Morning Herald on April 7, 1981. Using the web internet, our team has found this article. Dire Straits Blog ...
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Retro Article: A Flashback to 1979 – Successful Straits

Retro Article: A Flashback to 1979 – Successful Straits
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This is one retro article about Dire Straits and their beginnings. The article is written by Angie Errigo and is published in Observer Magazine on June 10, 1979. ...
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