Dire Straits were a rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers.
They were active from 1977-1988 and again from 1990-1995.
Their first single, Sultans of Swing, in Spring 1978 reached the UK top 10 and the US charts.
The grew from strength to strength and have done some amazing albums and singles.
So, today, post all things relating to Dire Straits, and let’s enjoy some of their great music!
