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
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
40 Years Ago: Dire Straits Ramps Up on 'Love Over Gold'40 Years Ago: Dire Straits Ramps Up on 'Love Over Gold'Three years later, the multiplatinum 'Brothers in Arms' would turn them into superstars.Gary GraffGary Graff
Why Vince Gill Turned Down an Offer to Join Dire StraitsWhy Vince Gill Turned Down an Offer to Join Dire StraitsTempting phone call came decades before he'd join the Eagles.Allison RappAllison Rapp
John Illsley Says Dire Straits' 2018 Rock Hall Induction Was OddJohn Illsley Says Dire Straits' 2018 Rock Hall Induction Was Odd"It became sort of a political football. I didn’t really want to kick it around too much."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
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
Dire Straits’ ‘Walk of Life’ Influenced by Photo and Accordion Dire Straits’ ‘Walk of Life’ Influenced by Photo and Accordion Mark Knopfler recalls inspirations behind classic track from 'Brothers in Arms.'Martin KieltyMartin Kielty