Dire Straits

Dire Straits

classic rock rock 80s blues guitar

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About Dire Straits

Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). They were active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1990 to 1995. Their first single, "Sultans of Swing", from their 1978 self-titled debut album, reached the top ten in the UK and US charts. It was followed by a series of hit singles including "Romeo and Juliet" (1981)

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Top Tracks

1

Sultans of Swing

20.0M plays

2

Money for Nothing

8.2M plays

3

Walk of Life

7.2M plays

4

Romeo and Juliet

5.7M plays

5

Brothers in Arms

5.8M plays

6

Lady Writer

3.7M plays

7

So Far Away

2.7M plays

8

Down to the Waterline

3.0M plays

9

Six Blade Knife

2.6M plays

10

Your Latest Trick

2.1M plays

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