5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameIf it were up to us, Dire Straits would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next April. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Why Dire Straits Rejected the Easy Path With 'On Every Street'Why Dire Straits Rejected the Easy Path With 'On Every Street'They took six years to follow up the blockbuster 'Brothers in Arms.' Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Former Dire Straits Bassist Doesn't Expect a Band ReunionFormer Dire Straits Bassist Doesn't Expect a Band ReunionDire Straits are one of the few major bands who've stayed broken up after splitting — and according to former bassist John Illsley, it seems likely to stay that way.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Can Dire Straits' 'Walk of Life' Be Used as the End Music to Every Movie?Can Dire Straits' 'Walk of Life' Be Used as the End Music to Every Movie?A video editor has added Dire Straits' hit to the endings to many classic movies.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Dire Straits Found a Way to Bounce Back With ‘Making Movies’How Dire Straits Found a Way to Bounce Back With ‘Making Movies’Their first two records had worked off a template of laid-back minimalist blues rock.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How a Slow-Building Debut Eventually Vindicated Dire StraitsHow a Slow-Building Debut Eventually Vindicated Dire StraitsGiven their low-key music and lack of visual flash, these guys seemed like unlikely candidates for mainstream pop stardom.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Why Dire Straits Broke Up for the First TimeWhy Dire Straits Broke Up for the First TimeRock history is littered with unexpected moments, but other things can be seen coming from a mile away.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
When Dire Straits Stuck to the Formula With 'Communique’When Dire Straits Stuck to the Formula With 'Communique’Dire Straits released their second album, 'Communique,' on June 15, 1979.Ted AsregadooTed Asregadoo
Dire Straits' 'Walk of Life' Bolsters Farxiga AdDire Straits' 'Walk of Life' Bolsters Farxiga AdA new commercial for a drug aimed at people with type 2 diabetes features Dire Straits' hit 'Walk of Life.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Dire Straits Shattered Expectations With 'Brothers in Arms'How Dire Straits Shattered 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