Dire Straits were a British rock band from Newcastle, United Kingdom, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (guitar and vocals), his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass), and Pick Withers (drums), and subsequently managed by Ed Bicknell. The band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
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.
2,380 members
Dire Straits
Dire Straits were a British rock band from Newcastle, United Kingdom, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (guitar and vocals), his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass), and Pick Withers (drums), and subsequently managed by Ed Bicknell. The band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
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.
2,380 members
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Letting Go
Our new single "Letting Go" recorded during a very personal and candid moment in the studio when I didn't think the record button was pushed. We hope you enjoy it. This song is very personal because its time for..more
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The Blues Came in Tonight Univited
This is an original C.B. Luce song that waited in a drawer since the late 1970’s. CB asked me to help him bring it to life and get it recorded. This is what we came up with. Thank you CB, for entrusting me with your song. more
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You Better Face It
Stay strong
Enjoy my Band at Youtube and Spotify!
Almost 40 years of playing and recording. Out now!! more
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