Dire Straits
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Dire Straits
1977 - 1995
Quick Facts
- Name: Dire Straits
- Genre: British rock band
- Origin: Newcastle, 1977
Notable Members
- Mark Knopfler (76)
The latest news
Mark KnopflerAMP™, | Mark Knopfler’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Thursday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 76-year-old guitarist has received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as he offered his Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.Read It »- Dire StraitsAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that Dire Straits are finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2026.Read It »