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.
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Dire Straits Rock Hall Reunion Comes Down to Mark Knopfler
Dire 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.
Bon Jovi, Cars, Dire Straits and Moody Blues to Enter Rock Hall
The fans nailed it again, as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2018 honorees.
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.
Why Dire Straits Rejected the Easy Path With 'On Every Street'
They took six years to follow up the blockbuster 'Brothers in Arms.'
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.
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.
How a Slow-Building Debut Eventually Vindicated Dire Straits
Given their low-key music and lack of visual flash, these guys seemed like unlikely candidates for mainstream pop stardom.
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.