Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At 10.10pm on October 9, 1992, Mark Knopfler bid goodnight to 40,000 people and walked off stage in Zaragoza, Spain. It was the ...

Mark Knopfler could spread his musical gifts across many different artists' albums, but this Dire Straits song was the moment ...

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Subtlety and nuance don’t usually win you many points in the pop music game. Mark Knopfler’s songs often traded heavily in those qualities, which makes it a wonder that he was able to score as many ...

The band adopted the name Dire Straits because at the outset, they were truly in dire straits — and the name stuck. Formed in London in 1977 by members Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and ...

If you’re a fan of wonderful songwriting, there might not be anything more exciting than when a major writer tackles a sprawling topic. Many times, they’ll make connections that break down complex ...

The British pop song can once again air on the Canadian airwaves after earlier being judged politically incorrect for its use of the word "faggot." By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief TORONTO – ...

DS:UK, the acclaimed Dire Straits tribute band, bring their ON anoTHEr NIGHT Tour to Swan Theatre on 3 April 2026. Tickets ...