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    Dire Straits were a popular and influential rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers. They had several hit singles and albums, including Brothers in Arms, and sold over 100 million records worldwide.

  2. Apr 20, 2010 · Official Live Video for Sultans Of Swing. Taken from Dire Straits – Alchemy: Dire Straits Live.Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992' is out now (UK/ROW).

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  3. The Official Music Video for Brothers In Arms. Taken from Dire Straits – Brothers In Arms. Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992' is out now (UK/ROW). Out January 19th, 2024. (US).

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  4. The Official Music Video for Sultans of Swing. Taken from Dire Straits – Dire Straits. Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992' is out now (UK/ROW). Out January 19th, 2024. (US).

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    • Sultans Of Swing – Live (1984) The live double Alchemy from 1984 captured Dire Straits at the peak of their on-stage powers. Witness this thunderous take on their breakthrough hit, taken here at twice the speed and extended to near-breaking point.
    • Tunnel Of Love (1980) The second great peak on 1980’s Making Movies finds Knopfler imbuing Dylan’s and Springsteen’s biggest moments with Geordie grit.
    • Private Investigations (1982) Conjuring up a musical backdrop that erupts into an explosive guitar assault, Knopfler uses the private gumshoe as metaphor for the solitary songwriter.
    • Romeo And Juliet (1980) Spine-tingling from the moment Knopfler’s picked intro is kissed by E Street Band keyboard player Roy Bittan’s piano, and then crashing into a heart-tugging chorus.
  5. Find out the latest news, discography, timeline and merchandise of Dire Straits, the legendary rock band led by Mark Knopfler. Listen to their live recordings, watch their videos and order their albums.

  6. Dire Straits, British rock band whose supple, slightly blues-tinged guitar rock was popular in the late 1970s and ’80s. Formed in London in 1977, the group was led by Mark Knopfler, a onetime journalist and college teacher who polished his musicianship as part of the pub rock movement.

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