Dire Straits

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Dire Straits were a British rock band, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), his younger brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, blues, and came closest to beat music within the context of rock and roll. Despite the prominence of punk rock during the band's early years, the band's stripped-down sound contrasted with punk, demonstrating a more "rootsy" influence that emerged out of pub rock. Many of Dire Straits' compositions were melancholic. Dire Straits' biggest selling album, Brothers in Arms, has sold over 30 million copies.

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Single

Year Title Rating Releases
1991 Calling Elvis 5 1
1991 Heavy Fuel 3 1
1992 On Every Street 5 1
1992 The Bug 1
1992 You and Your Friend 4 1
1993 Encores 3
1994 Ticket to Heaven 1

EP

Year Title Rating Releases
1983 ExtendedancEPlay 2

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Year Title Rating Releases
1980 Making Movies 1
1996 Remastered 1
— Around South America 1
— Goin' Home 1
— Texan Sunset 1

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