Dire Straits

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.'

Trevor Horn and Steve Ferrone in lineup that also features Alan Clark, Danny Cummings, Mel Collins and Phil Palmer.

With 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.