35 Years Ago: Dire Straits Lighten Up on 'ExtendedancEPlay'No artist really wants to be known for producing wholly shallow work, but a reputation for brilliance can pose its own set of problems after a while.Jeff Giles
Dire Straits Rock Hall Reunion Comes Down to Mark KnopflerDire Straits bassist John Illsley vowed to persuade band leader Mark Knopfler to attend their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.Martin Kielty
Bon Jovi, Cars, Dire Straits and Moody Blues to Enter Rock HallThe fans nailed it again, as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2018 honorees.Nick DeRiso
5 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 Swanson
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 Staff
Former 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 Giles
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 Lifton
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 Lifton
How 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 Giles
Why 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 Rivadavia