40 Years Ago: Dire Straits Ramps Up on ‘Love Over Gold’40 Years Ago: Dire Straits Ramps Up on ‘Love Over Gold’Three years later, the multiplatinum 'Brothers in Arms' would turn them into superstars.Gary GraffGary Graff
Why Vince Gill Turned Down Mark Knopfler’s Offer to Join Dire StraitsWhy Vince Gill Turned Down Mark Knopfler’s Offer to Join Dire StraitsTempting phone call came decades before he'd join the Eagles.Allison RappAllison Rapp
John Illsley Says Dire Straits’ 2018 Rock Hall Induction Was OddJohn Illsley Says Dire Straits’ 2018 Rock Hall Induction Was Odd"It became sort of a political football. I didn’t really want to kick it around too much."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Win a Dire Straits Vinyl Box SetWin a Dire Straits Vinyl Box SetAll six of the band's albums have been combined into an eight-LP collection. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
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
Mark Knopfler Remembers the Real Sultans of SwingMark Knopfler Remembers the Real Sultans of SwingDire Straits frontman says only “three or four” people saw London pub show despite “fictitious” claims.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
When Mark Knopfler and Sting Connected for ‘Money for Nothing’When Mark Knopfler and Sting Connected for ‘Money for Nothing’Dire Straits frontman recalls perfect match for Police counterpart’s voice - and doesn’t regret having to share writing credits.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Dire Straits’ ‘Walk of Life’ Was Influenced by Photo and AccordionHow Dire Straits’ ‘Walk of Life’ Was Influenced by Photo and AccordionMark Knopfler recalls inspirations behind classic track from 'Brothers in Arms.'Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
New Rock Hall Inductees Get Their Own Garbage Pail Kids StickersNew Rock Hall Inductees Get Their Own Garbage Pail Kids StickersThe Cars, Bon Jovi, Moody Blues, Dire Straits and Nina Simone are the subjects of a new series of Garbage Pail Kids stickers. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Dire Straits to Play Rock Hall Induction Without Mark KnopflerDire Straits to Play Rock Hall Induction Without Mark KnopflerDire Straits will perform at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction next week – but without frontman Mark Knopfler.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Bon Jovi, Cars, Dire Straits and Moody Blues to Enter Rock HallBon Jovi, Cars, Dire Straits and Moody Blues to Enter Rock HallThe fans nailed it again, as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2018 honorees.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameIf it were up to us, Dire Straits would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next April. Dave SwansonDave Swanson