Former Dire Straits Guitarist Jack Sonni Dead at 68Former Dire Straits Guitarist Jack Sonni Dead at 68Sonni was best known as "the other guitarist" on the band's Brothers in Arms tour. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Win a Dire Straits Vinyl Box SetWin a Dire Straits Vinyl Box SetAll six of the band's albums have been combined into an eight-LP collection. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How ZZ Top and MTV Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing’How ZZ Top and MTV Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing’Determined to get his band heavy exposure, Mark Knopfler borrowed ideas from one of the network's biggest acts. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Mark Knopfler Remembers the Real Sultans of SwingMark Knopfler Remembers the Real Sultans of SwingDire Straits frontman says only “three or four” people saw London pub show despite “fictitious” claims.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Mark Knopfler and Sting Connected for ‘Money for Nothing’When Mark Knopfler and Sting Connected for ‘Money for Nothing’Dire Straits frontman recalls perfect match for Police counterpart’s voice - and doesn’t regret having to share writing credits.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Dire Straits’ ‘Walk of Life’ Was Influenced by Photo and AccordionHow Dire Straits’ ‘Walk of Life’ Was Influenced by Photo and AccordionMark Knopfler recalls inspirations behind classic track from 'Brothers in Arms.'Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Dire Straits Legacy Announce First-Ever U.S. TourDire Straits Legacy Announce First-Ever U.S. TourTrevor Horn and Steve Ferrone in lineup that also features Alan Clark, Danny Cummings, Mel Collins and Phil Palmer.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Dire Straits Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of FameDire Straits Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of FameWith a minimalist sound that sold a lot of records, Dire Straits, one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time, joined an elite club tonight.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
New Rock Hall Inductees Get Their Own Garbage Pail Kids StickersNew Rock Hall Inductees Get Their Own Garbage Pail Kids StickersThe Cars, Bon Jovi, Moody Blues, Dire Straits and Nina Simone are the subjects of a new series of Garbage Pail Kids stickers. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Dire Straits to Play Rock Hall Induction Without Mark KnopflerDire Straits to Play Rock Hall Induction Without Mark KnopflerDire Straits will perform at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction next week – but without frontman Mark Knopfler.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci