How a Real Dixie Band Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’How a Real Dixie Band Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’Mark Knopfler stepped into a London pub one evening and discovered the subject of a hit song. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Why Vince Gill Turned Down Mark Knopfler’s Offer to Join Dire StraitsWhy Vince Gill Turned Down Mark Knopfler’s Offer to Join Dire StraitsTempting phone call came decades before he'd join the Eagles.Allison RappAllison Rapp
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
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 in Rock Hall?Dire Straits in Rock Hall?If it were up to us, Dire Straits would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next April. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Dire Straits FlashbackDire Straits FlashbackGiven their low-key music and lack of visual flash, these guys seemed like unlikely candidates for mainstream pop stardom.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Dire Straits Albums Ranked Worst to BestDire Straits Albums Ranked Worst to BestDire Straits released only a handful of albums during their brief time together. Which holds up best?Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How Dire Straits Shattered All Expectations With ‘Brothers in Arms’How Dire Straits Shattered All Expectations With ‘Brothers in Arms’In truth, they'd never come across as overly eager about courting rock radio — and really didn't need to be.Jeff GilesJeff Giles