Dire Straits

Mark Knopfler stepped into a London pub one evening and discovered the subject of a hit song.

Dire Straits released only a handful of albums during their brief time together. Which holds up best?

Three years later, the multiplatinum 'Brothers in Arms' would turn them into superstars.

Tempting phone call came decades before he'd join the Eagles.

"It became sort of a political football. I didn’t really want to kick it around too much."

All six of the band's albums have been combined into an eight-LP collection.

Determined to get his band heavy exposure, Mark Knopfler borrowed ideas from one of the network's biggest acts.

Dire Straits frontman says only “three or four” people saw London pub show despite “fictitious” claims.

Dire Straits frontman recalls perfect match for Police counterpart’s voice - and doesn’t regret having to share writing credits.

Mark Knopfler recalls inspirations behind classic track from 'Brothers in Arms.'