Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in June 1977. The group originally comprised the Knopfler brothers Mark (lead vocals, lead guitar) and David (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), John …

Complete List Of Dire Straits Band Members presents a rundown of all the lineup changes and musicians who were a part of Dire Straits

Dec 8, 2025 · Dire Straits, British rock band whose supple, slightly blues-tinged guitar rock was popular in the late 1970s and ’80s. Formed in London in 1977, the group was led by Mark Knopfler, a …

Led by singer Mark Knopfler, the group launched into stardom in the mid-1980s with their album Brothers in Arms and the mega-hit single "Money for Nothing." Dire Straits began in London with the …

In 2018, Alan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a significant member of Dire Straits. He has also played and recorded with a long list of other artists which includes Bob Dylan, and he …

Jan 12, 2020 · Members: Mark Knopfler (guitar, vocals), John Illsley (bass, vocals), Pick Withers (drums, 1977-82), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar, vocals, 1977-80), Hal Lindes (guitar, 1980-85), Alan Clark …

Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in June 1977. The group originally comprised the Knopfler brothers Mark (lead vocals, lead guitar) and David (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), John …

Mark Freuder Knopfler OBE (born 12 August 1949) is a British musician. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits from 1977 to 1995, and he is one of the two …

Dire Straits — a British pop group formed in 1977. Their best known albums were Dire Straits (1978) and Brothers in Arms (1985), which was the most successful album of all time in Britain and sold …

Apr 7, 2025 · Dire Straits was a British rock band formed in 1977, best known for hits like “Sultans of Swing,” “Money for Nothing,” and “Brothers in Arms.” Blending rock, blues, and jazz influences, the …