Dire Straits
Deptford, United Kingdom • 1977-01-01 – 1995-01-01
Biography
Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). They were active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1990 to 1995. Their first single, "Sultans of Swing", from their 1978 self-titled debut album, reached the top ten in the UK and US charts. It was followed by a series of hit singles including "Romeo and Juliet" (1981)
Discography
Brothers In Arms
1985
Dire Straits
1978
Love Over Gold
1982
Making Movies
1980
Communiqué
1979
Alchemy - Dire Straits Live
1984
On Every Street
1991
On The Night
1993
ExtendeDancEPlay
1982
Sultans Of Swing
1978
Live At The BBC
1995
Encores
1993
Live 1978-1992
2023
Tunnel Of Love
1981
On The Road To Philadelphia
1979
Boston 1979
1994
European Tour 1992
1993
Europe 1979
1992
On Every Stage
1992
Worburn Abbey 1992
1992
First Complete Dire Straits' Live Project
1991
Heavy Fuel
1991
Live in Dortmund 1980
1991
Thank You Australia And New Zealand!
1991
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