Why Mark Knopfler Still Doesn’t Consider Himself a SingerWhy Mark Knopfler Still Doesn’t Consider Himself a SingerHe also reveals the rock legend who helped him feel comfortable with his voice. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Dire Straits Turned Down Reunion Dire Straits Turned Down Reunion Bassist John Illsley also details how "emotionally exhausted" the band was in the days before their breakup. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Former Dire Straits Guitarist Jack Sonni Dead at 68Former Dire Straits Guitarist Jack Sonni Dead at 68Sonni was best known as "the other guitarist" on the band's Brothers in Arms tour. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How a Real Dixie Band Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’How a Real Dixie Band Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’Mark Knopfler stepped into a London pub one evening and discovered the subject of a hit song. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How ZZ Top and MTV Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing’How ZZ Top and MTV Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing’Determined to get his band heavy exposure, Mark Knopfler borrowed ideas from one of the network's biggest acts. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin