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Dire Straits
Dire Straits is a rock artist from Newcastle, England, UK formed in 1977. 41 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Rock · Newcastle, England, UK · Best rock albums
- 3.8 /5
- 6 ratings
- 41
- Releases
- 1978–2025
- Active years
- 1977
- Formed
Discography
24
Most popular
The Best of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler: Private Investigations
2005 · 22 tracks
Brothers in Arms
1985
Dire Straits
1978
On the Night
1993
Alchemy: Dire Straits Live
1984
Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits
1998
On Every Street
1991
Love Over Gold
1982
Communiqué
1979
Making Movies
1980
Live at the BBC
1995
Money for Nothing
1988
Brothers In Arms (40th Anniversary)
2025
Money For Nothing (2022 Remaster)
2022
Six Blade Knife (The Magic Of Dire Straits)
2018
Dire Straits: Greatest Hits Essential Album Songs
2012
Greatest Hits
2008
The Whispers of Dire Straits: The Best Ballads
1999
Rotterdam 1978
1994
On Every Planet
1992
Live on Telegraph Road (Live)
1992
Perfect Investigations
1991
1985-08-17: San Antonio, TX, USA
1991
Once Upon a Time
1990
Popular tracks
Singles & EPs
17
ExtendedancEPlay
EP · 1982
Why Worry (San Antonio Live In 85)
Single · 2025
Live 1978 - 1992
Single · 2023
Where Do You Think You're Going? (Alternative Mix / Remastered 2022)
Single · 2022
Portobello Belle (Live) [Alternative Outtake] (2022 Remaster)
Single · 2022
Where Do You Think You're Going (Alternative Mix) (2022 Remaster)
Single · 2022
Sultans Of Swing / Eastbound Train
Single · 2020
Heavy Fuel
Single · 2020
Calling Elvis
Single · 2020
Private Investigations / Badges, Posters, Stickers, T-Shirts
Single · 2020
Tunnel Of Love
Single · 2020
Kingdom Come
Single · 2005
Millionaire Blues
Single · 2005
Ticket to Heaven
Single · 1994
Walk of Life
Single · 1985
Private Investigations
Single · 1982
Sultans of Swing
Single · 1978
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Dire Straits were a British rock band, formed in 1977 by former journalist and teacher Mark Knopfler, initially composed of Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), his younger brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, blues, and came closest to beat music within the context of rock and roll. Despite the prominence of punk rock during the band's early years, the band's stripped-down sound contrasted with punk, demonstrating a more "rootsy" influence that emerged out of pub rock. Many of Dire Straits' compositions were melancholic.
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Dire Straits' biggest selling album, Brothers in Arms, has sold over 30 million copies. They also became one of the world's most commercially successful bands, with worldwide album sales of over 120 million. Dire Straits won numerous music awards during their career, including four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards-winning Best British Group twice, and two MTV Video Music Awards. The band' most popular songs include "Sultans of Swing", "Romeo and Juliet", "Tunnel of Love", "Private Investigations", "Money for Nothing", "Walk of Life", "So Far Away", "Your Latest Trick" and "Brothers in Arms". Dire Straits' career spanned 18 years. There were several changes in personnel over that period, leaving Mark Knopfler and John Illsley as the only two original bandmates who had remained throughout the band's career. Dire Straits disbanded in 1995 when Mark Knopfler launched his career full time as a solo artist.
Dire Straits in brief
- How many Dire Straits releases are on Riffiter?
- 41 releases are catalogued, spanning 1978 to 2025.
- When was Dire Straits formed?
- Dire Straits formed in 1977, in Newcastle, England, UK.
- What genre is Dire Straits?
- Dire Straits is catalogued under Rock.
- What is the most recent Dire Straits release on Riffiter?
- Why Worry (San Antonio Live In 85), released in 2025.