Home > Music > D > Dire Straits

Formed: 1977 in London, England
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Genre: Pop/Rock

News:
• 'Guitar Hero 5' With Kurt Cobain, Firestarters, Ne-Yo, NeoCube, & More (Videos)
• Celebrity Birthdays, August 12
More News >>

Biography:
Dire Straits emerged during the post-punk era of the late '70s, and while their sound was minimalistic and stripped down, they owed little to punk. If anything, the band was a direct outgrowth of the roots revivalism of pub rock, but where pub rock celebrated good times, Dire Straits were melancholy. Led by guitarist/vocalist Mark Knopfler, the gro... Continue Bio >>

Photo Gallery:
View All Pictures >>

Video:

Discography:
1993 On the Night: Encores
1993 On the Night
1991 On Every Street
1985 Brothers in Arms
1984 Alchemy: Dire Straits Live
All Releases >>

Filmography:
2008 Remember the 80's
2004 Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing - The Very Best of Dire Straits
1993 Dire Straits: On the Night
1993 Dire Straits: The Videos
More Credits >>

Group Members: Guy Fletcher John Illsley Terry Williams Pick Withers Mark Knopfler More >> Similar Artists: Chris Rea The Traveling Wilburys Steely Dan Peter Gabriel Rod Stewart More >>

Influenced By: J.J. Cale Bob Dylan Eric Clapton Randy Newman Chet Atkins More >> Followers: Aztec Camera John Keaney Scud Mountain Boys Shooter Jennings Jule Brown More >>

Browse More Music:
# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z