Dire Straits
‘Sailing To Philadelphia’: Mark Knopfler Crosses The Mason-Dixon Line
The former Dire Straits frontman hit a particularly rich seam with his second LP in his own name.
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News12 months agoFrom Bob Dylan To Doris Day: Mark Knopfler’s ‘British Grove Broadcast’
The series reaffirmed Knopfler's huge respect for friend and inspiration Dylan, his ear for lesser-known names and early memories of Duane Eddy, the Everly Brothers and many more.
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Features12 months ago‘The Ragpicker’s Dream’: Mark Knopfler Sings Of Working Class Dignity
Many of the songs on Knopfler's 2002 album were inspired by the struggles of itinerant working-class people.
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Artists1 year ago
Mark Knopfler
The British blues-rock singer and songwriter who was the frontman of Dire Straits and has worked with a wide range of musicians from B.B. King and Bob Dylan to Elton John.
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News1 year ago
‘Dire Straits Studio Albums 1978-1991’ Box Set To Be Released In October
'Dire Straits – The Studio Albums 1978-1991' includes of all the seminal British band's studio LPs released during that time.
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Features1 year ago
Live Aid: The Day That United The World Through Music
On July 13, 1985, Live Aid, the dual concert at Wembley Stadium and JFK Stadium featured some of the greatest musical performances in history and I was there to witness it.
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Features1 year ago
‘Local Hero’: Mark Knopfler’s First Soundtrack Resonates Far And Wide
The soundtrack featured the stirring and enduring instrumental theme 'Going Home,' still widely heard to this day.
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News2 years ago
Mark Knopfler Pays Tribute To Bob Dylan In SiriusXM Series Preview
Knopfler's 'The British Grove Broadcast' series features the esteemed guitarist and songwriter playing his favourite music in a wide range of genres.
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News2 years ago
Mark Knopfler Set To Host New Sirius XM Show, ‘The British Grove Broadcast’
The show premieres on Wednesday, 4 March at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Sirius XM's Volume (channel 106).
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Artists2 years ago
Dire Straits
As the creation of Mark Knopfler, they successfully blended blues-based influences along with country and rock into an instantly timeless mix of atmospheric album tracks, combined with populist, catchy and massive-selling singles.
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News2 years ago
Dire Straits, Knopfler, McCartney Band Members For Alan Rogan Tribute
BluesClub, featuring Guy Fletcher, Robbie McIntosh and others, will play the fundraiser in honour of former bandmate Rogan, longtime guitar tech of Pete Townshend.
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News2 years ago
John Illsley’s ‘Life And Times Of Dire Straits’ Tour Back On The Road
The tour starts a new run across the UK on 11 March, with dates extending until the 27th.
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Features2 years ago
Sultans Start Swinging: ‘Dire Straits’ Arrives In The US Charts
On January 6, 1979, their eponymous gave the band their first-ever appearance on the Billboard album listings.
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In-Depth2 years ago
A Family Affair: The Blood Bonds That Stormed The World
Family bands have provided some of the greatest popular music of the past 100 years. As Sister Sledge once sang: “We are family. Get up everybody and sing.”
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News2 years ago
John Illsley Brings ‘Life and Times of Dire Straits’ Show Back To UK
The show features many of the Dire Straits favourites on which Illsley played, as well as songs from his current solo album 'Coming Up For Air.'
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News2 years ago
John Illsley To Bring Dire Straits Story To Glastonbury Festival
The show combines Illsley's and his former band's material with his memories of life on the road with one of the biggest-selling rock bands of all time.
