Dire Straits earns chart success in the U.K. as two greatest hits albums reenter the Official Albums chart, while “Sultans of Swing” surges once again. AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: Photo of DIRE STRAITS ...

Making Movies is one of my favorite Dire Straits albums. So when there is news of a limited edition special release of it my ears prick up. When released in 1980 it was their third album. It followed ...

Dire Straits still shape rock history as Mark Knopfler returns with fresh solo music, keeping the band’s legacy alive for new listeners. Präzise Verarbeitung: Tonabnehmer, Steg und Regler des ...

Dire Straits remain a touchstone for guitar-driven rock, as Mark Knopfler’s recent spotlight keeps the band’s legacy in focus for US listeners. Fulminantes Finale: Konfetti und Luftschlangen regnen ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. “Sultans of Swing” gives Dire Straits its first streaming hit in ...

Dire Straits were at their zenith during the '80s. They defined that era in rock music. Exhibit A: the British rock outfit released their most commercially successful album, Brothers in Arms, in 1985.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The band Dire Straits during the recording of "Brothers In Arms" - from left to right Guy Fletcher, Mark Knopfler, Alan Clark, ...