5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
If it were up to us, Dire Straits would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next April.
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Why Dire Straits Rejected the Easy Path With 'On Every Street'
Dire Straits took six years to follow up 'Brothers in Arms' with 1991's 'On Every Street.'
Former Dire Straits Bassist Doesn't Expect a Band Reunion
Dire 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.
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.
That Time Dire Straits Bounced Back With ‘Making Movies’
Their first two records had worked off a template of laid-back minimalist blues rock.
Revisiting Dire Straits' Debut Album
Given their low-key music and lack of visual flash, these guys seemed like good candidates for one of those slow-building careers.
Why Dire Straits Broke Up for the First Time
Rock history is littered with unexpected moments, but other things can be seen coming from a mile away.
Dire Straits Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Dire Straits released only a handful of albums during their brief time together, and each offers some essential band songs. But which holds up best?
40 Years Ago: Dire Straits Stick to Formula With 'Communique’
Dire Straits released their second album, 'Communique,' on June 15, 1979.
Dire Straits' 'Walk of Life' Bolsters Farxiga Ad
A new commercial for a drug aimed at people with type 2 diabetes features Dire Straits' hit 'Walk of Life.'