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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News2 years agoMark Knopfler Delights Fans ‘Down The Road’ At London’s O2
The 'Down The Road Wherever' tour offers admirers the chance to hear a wide selection of material from the Knopfler and Dire Straits catalogues.
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News2 years ago
New Contest To Win Mark Knopfler’s Deluxe ‘Down The Road Wherever’
The tour named after Knopfler's current album opened in fine style in Barcelona on 25 April.
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News2 years ago
I’ll Take Mine Strait: Mark Knopfler Launches Limited Edition Gin
The latest in Portobello Road Gin's Local Heroes series, it ties in with the 'Local Hero' musical for which Knopfler has written the music.
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Features3 years ago
20 Mark Knopfler Milestones — By Mark Himself
uDiscover Music presents a selection of 20 key events and discoveries in Knopfler's life and career, as described by the man himself.
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News3 years ago
John Illsley Makes Album At Mark Knopfler’s Studio, Will Talk Dire Straits
Illsley cut the record at Knopfler's British Grove and his co-producers include fellow former Dire Straits collaborator Guy Fletcher.
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News3 years ago
Watch New Mark Knopfler Timeline Of Award Milestones
The graphic features many of the awards and honours bestowed on the British musician, both with Dire Straits and in his prolific solo career.
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Features3 years agoDire Straits Twist Again With A Non-Album UK Hit
'Twisting By The Pool' was an old live favourite by the band, but it was never on any of their studio albums.
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News3 years ago
Tribute Night To The Who’s Keith Moon To Raise Funds For National Deaf Children’s Society
London's Olympia will host a special night in November to raise funds for the National Deaf Children's Society in conjunction with the London Drum Show.
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News3 years ago
Mark Knopfler Announces Extensive 2019 World Tour
The itinerary supporting his 'Down The Road Wherever' album will begin in Spain in the spring.
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News3 years ago
Mark Knopfler Announces Ninth Solo Studio Album ‘Down The Road Wherever’
The follow-up to 2015's 'Tracker' features many of the musicians Knopfler has worked with in recent years, and a guest appearance by Imelda May.
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Features3 years ago
From The Tyne To The Delta: The Travels Of Mark Knopfler
A trip through the musical life and times of the world-class singer-guitarist, born on 12 August 1949.
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Playlists3 years ago
Dire Straits – Best Of – Playlist
Dire Straits have been acknowledged as one of the most intelligent and original bands of their era. Listen to their Best Of to find out why.
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News3 years ago
Bill Wyman Covers Blues & Soul Greats — And Praises Mark Knopfler
The former Rolling Stone's Rhythm Kings release an album of outtakes, and he has also named a favourite Dire Straits song.
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News3 years ago
Dire Straits Fans, You’ve Never Heard ‘Sultans Of Swing’ Like This
Luna Lee presents the rock classic on, wait for it, a 6th century Korean zither.
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News3 years ago
Starry Night In Cleveland Sees Dire Straits, Moody Blues, Bon Jovi & More Join Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
In the absence of Mark Knopfler, former bandmate John Illsley did the honours as Dire Straits took their place in the Hall of Fame.
