| Dire Straits | |
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 Playing in Norway in October 1985
From L-R, Guy Fletcher (behind), John Illsley, Mark Knopfler & Jack Sonni |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Newcastle, England |
| Genre(s) | Rock |
| Years active | 1977–1995 |
| Label(s) | Phonogram, Vertigo, Warner Bros. (U. Newcastle upon Tyne ( (often shortened to Newcastle) is a city and Metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, England England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Phonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. Vertigo Records was the name Philips Records chose in the sixties for its Record label to counter the progressive labels of its rivals EMI (with Warner Bros Records Inc is an American Record label that operates as a wholly owned Subsidiary of Warner Music Group. S. ) |
| Associated acts | The Notting Hillbillies, Michael Brecker |
| Former members | |
| Mark Knopfler John Illsley Alan Clark Guy Fletcher David Knopfler Pick Withers Hal Lindes Terry Williams Jack Sonni |
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Dire Straits were an English rock band, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (guitar and vocals), his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass), and Pick Withers (drums), and subsequently managed by Ed Bicknell. The Notting Hillbillies was a country project formed by Dire Straits ’ singer / guitarist Mark Knopfler with Brendan Croker, Steve Michael Brecker ( March 29, 1949 &ndash January 13, 2007) was an American Jazz Saxophonist and Composer Mark Knopfler OBE (born August 12 1949 Glasgow, Scotland) is a British Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, John Illsley (born on 24 June, 1949, in Leicester, England) was the bass player for the English Rock band Alan Clark (born March 5, 1952, in Great Lumley, Durham, England) was one of the Keyboardists for the English Guy Fletcher (born May 24, 1960 in Maidstone, Kent, England) Fletcher is a Multi-instrumentalist, best known for his David Knopfler (born December 27 1952 in Glasgow) is a British guitarist pianist drummer singer and songwriter who was born in David "Pick" Withers (born April 4, 1948 in Leicester, England) was the original drummer for the rock band Dire Straits Hal Lindes (born June 30 1953, Monterey, US) is an English - American guitarist and composer Terry Williams (born January 11 1948, in Swansea, Glamorgan, South Wales) is a Welsh rock Drummer Jack Sonni (born December 9, 1954, Indiana Pennsylvania, United States) is a guitarist and former member of Dire Straits. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Mark Knopfler OBE (born August 12 1949 Glasgow, Scotland) is a British Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, David Knopfler (born December 27 1952 in Glasgow) is a British guitarist pianist drummer singer and songwriter who was born in John Illsley (born on 24 June, 1949, in Leicester, England) was the bass player for the English Rock band David "Pick" Withers (born April 4, 1948 in Leicester, England) was the original drummer for the rock band Dire Straits Ed Bicknell was on the Hull University entertainments committee arranging bands for the students when he first got a taste for the music industry Although the band was formed in an era when punk rock reigned, Dire Straits worked within the conventions of classic rock, albeit with a stripped-down sound that appealed to modern audiences weary of the overproduced stadium rock of the 1970s. Classic rock was originally conceived as a Radio station programming format which evolved from the Album oriented rock (AOR format in the early-1980s This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. In their early days, Mark and David requested that pub owners turn down the amps so that patrons could converse while the band played — indicative of their unassuming demeanor. Despite this oddly self-effacing approach to rock and roll, Dire Straits soon became hugely successful, with their first album going multi-platinum globally.
The band's best-known songs include "Sultans of Swing," "Romeo and Juliet," " Tunnel of Love," "Money for Nothing," "Walk of Life" and "Brothers in Arms. " Sultans of Swing " was the first single release of the British rock band Dire Straits. " Romeo and Juliet " is a song by the British Rock band Dire Straits, written by Dire Straits singer and lead guitarist Mark Knopfler. " Tunnel of Love " is a 1981 rock song by Dire Straits. " Money for Nothing " is a song by British group Dire Straits, which first appeared on their 1985 album Brothers in Arms and subsequently " Walk of Life " is a 1985 song by the British Rock band Dire Straits. " Brothers in Arms " is a 1985 song by Dire Straits, appearing as the last track on the album of the same name. "
Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler have sold in excess of 118 million albums to date. [1][2]
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History
Early years
In 1978, Dire Straits recorded their first album, Dire Straits (so called due to the financial condition the members were living in at the time), at Basing Street studios (now known as 'Sarm West') near Portobello Road in West London for £12,500. Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Dire Straits is the self-titled debut Album by British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1978 (see 1978 in music Portobello Road is a road in the Notting Hill district of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London, England. . During the initial U. K. release on Vertigo Records, a division of Phonogram, the album had little promotion and was not well received. Vertigo Records was the name Philips Records chose in the sixties for its Record label to counter the progressive labels of its rivals EMI (with Phonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. However, the U. K. album came to the attention of Karin Berg, an assistant in the artists and repertoire (A&R) department of Warner Bros. Records in New York City. Warner Bros Records Inc is an American Record label that operates as a wholly owned Subsidiary of Warner Music Group. The City of New York She felt it was the kind of music that audiences were hungry for, but only one person in her department agreed at first. "Other people didn't hear it. The act was doing poorly in the U. K. , and the record wasn't getting air play. " After the album was released in the United States by Warner Brothers, it caught on quickly and sold over 1 million copies. Later, when re-released as a single, "Sultans of Swing" became a surprise U. " Sultans of Swing " was the first single release of the British rock band Dire Straits. K. chart hit, making the top 10, and then went on to become a very popular live song throughout the band's career. The first album eventually went top 10 in every European country.
The group's second album, Communiqué followed in 1979. Communiqué is the second Album by British Rock band Dire Straits. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Communiqué showed as number one in the German album charts with Dire Straits simultaneously at number three. Both albums are characterised by a stripped-down sound. However, this would change, along with the band's line-up, over the years. Mark Knopfler and John Illsley played together until the dissolution of Dire Straits, the only two founding members to do so.
Increased complexity
In 1980, Dire Straits released its third album, Making Movies. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Making Movies is the third Album by British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1980 This marked a move towards more-complex arrangements and production which would continue for the remainder of the band's career. The most successful chart single from the album was "Romeo and Juliet", while the album's opening track "Tunnel Of Love" (with its intro "The Carousel Waltz" written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II), went on to become another live favorite. " Romeo and Juliet " is a song by the British Rock band Dire Straits, written by Dire Straits singer and lead guitarist Mark Knopfler. " Tunnel of Love " is a 1981 rock song by Dire Straits. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was Making Movies saw the departure of David Knopfler while the recording of the album was still in progress; Sid McGinnis filled in on rhythm guitar as the sessions continued. Sid McGinnis (born October 6, 1949 is an American musician and guitarist best known for his work on the CBS Television Although Mark played on one track on brother David's first solo album, they did not reconcile over the years. The album also featured keyboardist Roy Bittan from Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and was produced by Knopfler and Jimmy Iovine. A keyboardist is a Musician who plays Keyboard instruments Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either pianists Roy Bittan (born July 2 1949 in Rockaway Beach Queens, New York City) is an American Keyboardist, best known as a member The E Street Band is a musical group that has periodically toured and recorded with Rock musician Bruce Springsteen since 1972 James Iovine, better known as Jimmy Iovine (born March 11 1952 is a Music producer, Entrepreneur and Chairman of Interscope-Geffen-A&M
Keyboardist Alan Clark and California guitarist Hal Lindes joined the lineup for the fourth studio album, Love Over Gold, which was well received on its release in 1982 and reached #1 in the United Kingdom. Alan Clark (born March 5, 1952, in Great Lumley, Durham, England) was one of the Keyboardists for the English Hal Lindes (born June 30 1953, Monterey, US) is an English - American guitarist and composer Love over Gold is the fourth Album by British rock band Dire Straits. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) The title was inspired by graffiti seen from the window of Knopfler's old council flat in Deptford, SE London. It was also the first Dire Straits album produced by Mark Knopfler. Its main chart hit, "Private Investigations", gave Dire Straits their first U. " Private Investigations " is a popular song by Dire Straits from their album Love over Gold. K. top 5 hit single, reaching the number two position despite its almost seven-minute length, and became another of the band's most popular live songs. In other territories, the single "Industrial Disease" was the album's calling card, particularly in Canada where it was a top 10 hit.
Shortly after the release of Love Over Gold, drummer Pick Withers left the band for a jazz career. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States His replacement was Terry Williams, formerly of Rockpile. Terry Williams (born January 11 1948, in Swansea, Glamorgan, South Wales) is a Welsh rock Drummer Rockpile were a British Rock and roll group of the late 1970s and early 1980s noted for their strong Rockabilly and Power pop influences and
In 1983, a four-song EP titled ExtendedancEPlay was released, featuring the hit single "Twisting By the Pool. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) An extended play ( EP) is a Vinyl record, CD, or Music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify ExtendedancEPlay is a four-track EP album by British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1983 " This was followed in 1984 by the double live album, Alchemy. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Alchemy Dire Straits Live is the first Live album by British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1984 (see 1984 in music During this time Mark Knopfler also wrote the music score for the films Local Hero and Cal. Local Hero is a Scottish Film starring Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Peter Capaldi and Burt Lancaster. Cal is a 1984 film based on the novela Cal written by Bernard MacLaverty who also wrote the script
The Brothers in Arms era
At the end of 1984 Dire Straits started recording tracks at Air Studios chiki-chiki, Montserrat for their fifth studio album, Brothers in Arms, released in 1985. Brothers in Arms is the fifth Studio album by British rock band Dire Straits, in 1985. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) There were further personnel changes, with the addition of a second keyboardist, Guy Fletcher. Guy Fletcher (born May 24, 1960 in Maidstone, Kent, England) Fletcher is a Multi-instrumentalist, best known for his Guitarist Hal Lindes left the band suddenly during the recording sessions. Hal Lindes (born June 30 1953, Monterey, US) is an English - American guitarist and composer His place was taken by Jack Sonni although Sonni was not credited as an official band member for the new album release. Jack Sonni (born December 9, 1954, Indiana Pennsylvania, United States) is a guitarist and former member of Dire Straits. Terry Williams was also joined on drums by Omar Hakim: both are credited as band members for this release. Omar Hakim (born February 12, 1959 in New York City - USA) is a famous drummer noted in Jazz, Jazz fusion and Pop
Brothers In Arms went on to become the biggest-selling album of 1985 in the United Kingdom, and was a huge hit internationally. It spawned several chart singles: "Money for Nothing" (which reached number one in the United States and number four in the United Kingdom), "So Far Away", "Brothers In Arms", "Walk of Life", and "Your Latest Trick". " Money for Nothing " is a song by British group Dire Straits, which first appeared on their 1985 album Brothers in Arms and subsequently " So Far Away " is a 1985 rock song by Dire Straits. It appears on the album Brothers in Arms. " Brothers in Arms " is a 1985 song by Dire Straits, appearing as the last track on the album of the same name. " Walk of Life " is a 1985 song by the British Rock band Dire Straits. " Your Latest Trick " is a 1986 rock song by Dire Straits. The song "Money for Nothing" was the first video ever to be played on MTV in Britain, and featured guest vocals by Sting from The Police. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, CBE (born October 2, 1951) better known by his Stage name Sting, is a three time Academy Award The Police were a three-piece rock band consisting of Sting ( vocals, Bass guitar) Andy Summers ( Guitar, It also won a Grammy for the Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with a Vocal in 1985 at the 28th annual Grammy Awards. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences [3]
The album's title track is reported to be the world's first CD single. " Brothers in Arms " is a 1985 song by Dire Straits, appearing as the last track on the album of the same name. It was issued in the United Kingdom in two separate singles as a promotional item, one distinguished with a logo for the tour, Live in '85, and a second to commemorate the Australian leg of the tour marked Live in '86. Containing just four tracks, it had a very limited print run. Meanwhile, "Walk of Life" was the band's most commercially successful single in the United Kingdom, peaking at number two. "Money for Nothing," "Walk of Life" and "Brothers In Arms" all went on to become regular live favorites.
The commercial success of Brothers in Arms was greatly aided by the fact that the album was one of the first fully digitally recorded and produced albums available in the then new Compact Disc format, leading early adopters of the new technology to consider it a "must buy" album in a limited landscape of available music in CD format. A Compact Disc (also known as a CD) is an Optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio The Brothers in Arms CD was one of the first CD albums to contain material not found on the LP equivalent; it featured the full 12" version of the "Money for Nothing" cut, rather than the version that appears on the LP. In fact, the CD includes extended versions of all tracks featured on side one of the original LP, with the exception of "Walk of Life". The new compact disc offered an excellent showcase for Knopfler's meticulous production values on the group's previous albums, leading many existing fans to repurchase the group's entire back catalogue.
The 1985–86 world tour which followed the album's release was phenomenally successful. While playing a 13-night residency at Wembley Arena, the band moved down the road to Wembley Stadium on the afternoon of July 13, 1985 to appear in Live Aid. Wembley Arena is a famous Entertainment venue located in Wembley, London, UK. original Wembley Stadium was a football Stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Live Aid was a multi-venue rock music concert held on. The event was organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia Their set included "Money For Nothing" with Sting as guest vocalist. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, CBE (born October 2, 1951) better known by his Stage name Sting, is a three time Academy Award The tour ended at the Entertainment Centre in Sydney, Australia, where Dire Straits still holds the record for consecutive appearances (21 nights). Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The last show of this extended stay in Sydney was recorded and broadcast on Australian and New Zealand television, and is well known for the one-off calypso rendition of "So Far Away" and the band's impromptu attempt at the famous Australian folk song "Waltzing Matilda". " So Far Away " is a 1985 rock song by Dire Straits. It appears on the album Brothers in Arms. "Waltzing Matilda" is Australia 's most widely known country Folk song, and has been referred to as 'the unofficial national anthem of Australia' In a two-year span, Dire Straits played 247 shows in over 100 different cities.
Brothers in Arms was similarly successful in the United States, where it peaked at No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Top Pop Albums Chart for nine weeks, going multi-platinum, and finishing at No. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry 5 for 1986.
Brothers in Arms was certified nine times platinum in August 1996. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) In 2005 it was re-released in Super Audio CD format and DualDisc format, to mark the 20th anniversary since the album's original release. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Super Audio CD ( SACD) is a read-only optical audio disc format that can provide higher fidelity digital audio reproduction than the Red DualDisc is a type of double-sided Optical disc product developed by a group of record companies including EMI Music, Universal Music Group, Sony/BMG The 20th anniversary edition won a Grammy for Best Surround Sound Album. A recent poll conducted in the United Kingdom revealed that Brothers in Arms is the third best-selling album there of all time.
Later years
The hugely successful Brothers in Arms tour ended in 1986, and during 1987 Mark Knopfler concentrated on solo projects and film soundtracks. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Mark Knopfler OBE (born August 12 1949 Glasgow, Scotland) is a British Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, Dire Straits regrouped for the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute concert in 1988, where they were the headline act. The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute was a global broadcast event staged on June 11, 1988 at the Wembley Stadium, London Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Joining them for their set was Eric Clapton (who performed his hit "Wonderful Tonight" with the group). Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945 is an English Blues-rock Guitarist, singer Songwriter and Composer
Dire Straits then went on a lengthy hiatus. A greatest hits album, Money for Nothing, was released in October 1988 and reached #1 in the United Kingdom. Money for Nothing is a Greatest hits Album by Dire Straits released in 1988 Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar)
During 1990 Mark Knopfler and Guy Fletcher worked and toured with The Notting Hillbillies (who had a minor hit single Your Own Sweet Way from their sole album Missing...Presumed Having a Good Time). Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The Notting Hillbillies was a country project formed by Dire Straits ’ singer / guitarist Mark Knopfler with Brendan Croker, Steve MissingPresumed Having a Good Time is the first and the only studio album by The Notting Hillbillies. In January 1991 Dire Straits reformed again, but without drummer Terry Williams who'd left the group in 1989. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Terry Williams (born January 11 1948, in Swansea, Glamorgan, South Wales) is a Welsh rock Drummer Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar)
Dire Straits now comprised four key members: Knopfler, John Illsley, and keyboardists Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher. For the recording sessions Williams' place was taken by the highly respected American drummer Jeff Porcaro from Toto (who after recording was offered a full-time role in the band, but declined due to recording commitments to Toto). Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro ( April 1, 1954 – August 5, 1992) was a highly regarded session drummer and a founding member of the Toto was a Grammy Award winning American rock band founded in 1977 by some of the most popular and experienced Session musicians of Accompanied by other part-time musicians including Paul Franklin, Danny Cummings, Chris White, and Phil Palmer, the group began recording tracks for a new album. Paul Franklin (born 1953 in Detroit Michigan) is an American multi-intrumentalist known mainly for his work as a steel guitarist Danny Cummings is a Percussionist and Drummer from Sheffield. Chris White ( July 13, 1955) is a British Jazz / rock Saxophonist who toured with Dire Straits from 1985-1995 and who has Phil Palmer who was born in 1952 in London England is a session guitarist in jazz and rock who has worked with numerous artists including Lucio Battisti (1980 the Pet The result was the band's final original studio album, On Every Street, released in 1991, six years after the release of Brothers in Arms. On Every Street is the sixth and final studio Album by British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1991 (see 1991 in music Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar.
On Every Street was a widely anticipated release, but met with mixed reviews and moderate success. It was regarded by some reviewers as an underwhelming follow up and produced only minor hit singles, including "The Bug", (which contains backing vocals by Vince Gill who also turned down an invitation to join the band full time). " The Bug " is a song written by Mark Knopfler and originally performed by Dire Straits on the final studio album by the band On Every Street Vincent Grant "Vince" Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American Neotraditional country Singer-songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist Although the new album did not sell as well as its predecessor, it still hit #1 in the United Kingdom.
The 1991–1992 world tour that followed On Every Street was not as successful as the previous 1985–1986 tour. The last concert in this tour (and the final concert of the group on tour) took place on October 9, 1992 in Zaragoza, Spain. Zaragoza, also called Saragossa in English, is the capital city of the Zaragoza province and of the autonomous community and former Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. A live album, On the Night, released in 1993, documented that tour, in which Chris Whitten played drums. On the Night is the second live album by Dire Straits. It was released in 1993 after Alchemy which was released in 1984 and Live Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Chris Whitten is a British Session Drummer who provided drums for the classic hits 'What I Am' by Edie Brickell, "World Shut your Mouth" As with On Every Street, the On The Night release met with mixed reviews, and was regarded by some reviewers as an inferior successor to the group's other live album, Alchemy. Alchemy Dire Straits Live is the first Live album by British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1984 (see 1984 in music
Dire Straits released one last album in 1995 before disbanding. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Live at the BBC, a collection of live recordings from their early years was released as a contractual album for Vertigo Records. Live at the BBC is a live effort by Dire Straits, recorded in-between the release of their first album and Making Movies, their third effort Vertigo Records was the name Philips Records chose in the sixties for its Record label to counter the progressive labels of its rivals EMI (with
Dissolution
Having expressed the desire to give up touring on a big scale, Mark Knopfler quietly dissolved Dire Straits in 1995. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The band's popularity had peaked with Brothers In Arms - the On Every Street album and the gruelling world tour that accompanied it had not been the success that they thought it should have been. On Every Street is the sixth and final studio Album by British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1991 (see 1991 in music The group's final tour had also taken its toll on the band. [4]
Following Dire Straits' dissolution, Knopfler immediately launched his solo career, of which Guy Fletcher has been associated with almost every single piece of work to date. Guy Fletcher (born May 24, 1960 in Maidstone, Kent, England) Fletcher is a Multi-instrumentalist, best known for his The percussionist Danny Cummings has also appeared frequently. Danny Cummings is a Percussionist and Drummer from Sheffield. Knopfler also started writing movie scores once again.
During 1996 the entire Dire Straits catalogue was remastered by Bob Ludwig, and re-released on CD in most of the world outside the United States. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Bob Ludwig (b Circa 1945 is an American mastering engineer He is a well known and respected figure within the music industry The remasters were released in September 2000 in the United States. September 2000: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - Three 'Best of' albums have been released: Money for Nothing (1988) was followed ten years later by Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits. Money for Nothing is a Greatest hits Album by Dire Straits released in 1988 Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Sultans of Swing The Very Best of Dire Straits, named after the their 1978 hit single, is the second hits compilation of Dire Straits.
In 1999 the four pieces band actualy united one last time with Ed on drums for five songs (including performance of Chuck Berry's Nadine) on june 19th for John Illsley's wedding [5]
In 2002 former Dire Straits members John Illsley, Chris White, Danny Cummings and Guy Fletcher joined with Mark Knopfler for four charity concerts. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. John Illsley (born on 24 June, 1949, in Leicester, England) was the bass player for the English Rock band Chris White ( July 13, 1955) is a British Jazz / rock Saxophonist who toured with Dire Straits from 1985-1995 and who has Danny Cummings is a Percussionist and Drummer from Sheffield. Guy Fletcher (born May 24, 1960 in Maidstone, Kent, England) Fletcher is a Multi-instrumentalist, best known for his Brendan Croker joined Mark during the first half and they playing mainly material from The Notting Hill Billies, then Croker left at half time and John Illsley replaced him, for a Dire Straits Session, towards the end of which, at the Sheperd's Bush concert, at least, Jimmy Nail came on to provide backing vocals for Why Aye Man. Brendan Croker (born Bradford[[August 15]] 1953) is a musician from Leeds who has recorded albums under his own name along with his sometime backing band Jimmy Nail (born March 16, 1954) is an English Actor and Singer.
The most recent compilation is The Best of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler: Private Investigations, released in November 2005. Private Investigations The Best of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler is a 2005 best of album. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. It's comprised of material from the majority of Dire Straits' studio albums, as well as Mark Knopfler's solo and soundtrack material. It was made available in two editions: a single CD (with a grey cover) and also as double CD (with the cover in blue). The only previously unreleased track on the album is All The Roadrunning, a duet with country music singer Emmylou Harris. Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Emmylou Harris (born April 2 1947) is an American country, folk, alternative rock, and Alternative country The album was, surprisingly, an underground hit and did exceptionally well, considering Dire Straits had broken up over 10 years prior to its release.
2005 also saw the limited edition release of the 20th anniversary edition of the Brothers in Arms album, which was also a success, winning a Grammy award for Best Surround Sound Album. Brothers in Arms is the fifth Studio album by British rock band Dire Straits, in 1985.
Notable Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler fans include the late Douglas Adams, the late Princess Diana, Lancaster University politics guru Robert Patterson, eminent historian Sophie Dover, Quentin Tarantino, and the band The Killers, who performed a cover of Romeo and Juliet for the Live from Abbey Road series on Channel 4. Douglas Noël Adams (11 March 1952 &ndash 11 May 2001 was an English author comic Radio dramatist Quentin Jerome Tarantino (born March 27, 1963) is an Academy Award - BAFTA Award - and Palme d'Or -winning Emmy - and The Killers are an American rock band from Las Vegas Nevada. Formed in 2002 the group consists of Brandon Flowers ( vocals, keyboards Live from Abbey Road is a 12 part one hour Performance series / documentary filmed during 2006 at Abbey Road Studios in London Channel 4 is a public-service Television and Radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom centred around a television channel of the same name which began Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar is another Dire Straits fan. The band System of a Down sometimes plays a part from Sultans Of Swing on their live concerts, as an intro for their song called Aerials, and even Metallica played Brothers In Arms live on a the 21st Annual Bridge School Benefit. System of a Down (commonly referred to as System or abbreviated as SOAD) is an Armenian American rock band formed in 1994 in Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in.
Band members
Discography
Awards
- BRIT Awards 1983 - Best British Group
- Grammy Awards 1985 - Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal (for 'Money For Nothing'')
- Grammy Awards 1986 - Best Music Video, Short Form (for 'Brothers In Arms')
- BRIT Awards 1986 - Best British Group
- BRIT Awards 1987 - Best British Album (for "Brothers In Arms")
References
- ^ Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler to give benefit concert at Opera House Boothbayregister 17 August 2006
- ^ Guy Fletcher official site
- ^ GRAMMY Winners Search Retrieved on May 11, 2007. A list of band members of Dire Straits. Members Mark Knopfler - Lead vocals, Guitar (1977–1995 John This page is a detailed discography of the rock band Dire Straits. The BRIT Awards, often simply called The BRITs, are the British Phonographic Industry 's annual pop music awards The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences " Money for Nothing " is a song by British group Dire Straits, which first appeared on their 1985 album Brothers in Arms and subsequently The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The BRIT Awards, often simply called The BRITs, are the British Phonographic Industry 's annual pop music awards The BRIT Awards, often simply called The BRITs, are the British Phonographic Industry 's annual pop music awards Brothers in Arms is the fifth Studio album by British rock band Dire Straits, in 1985.
- ^ Dire Straits lyrics, music, biography, records, band, album, videos, CD, and the discography including Dire Straits famous works
- ^ John's Wedding
External links
- Mark Knopfler's official website
- David Knopfler's official website
- Hal Lindes' official website
- Guy Fletcher's official website
- Mark Knopfler's authorized biography, retracing much of the band's life
- Interview with John Illsley
- Dire Straits interviews, lyrics, photos and guitar tabs
- Dire Straits at Last.fm
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