Bon Jovi, the Cars, Dire Straits and the Moody Blues to Enter Rock HallBon Jovi, the Cars, Dire Straits and the 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
Former Dire Straits Bassist Doesn’t Expect a Band ReunionFormer Dire Straits Bassist Doesn’t Expect a Band ReunionDire Straits are one of the few major bands who've stayed broken up after splitting — and according to former bassist John Illsley, it seems likely to stay that way.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Can Dire Straits’ ‘Walk of Life’ Be Used as the End Music to Every Movie?Can Dire Straits’ ‘Walk of Life’ Be Used as the End Music to Every Movie?A video editor has added Dire Straits' hit to the endings to many classic movies.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How a Slow-Building Debut Eventually Vindicated Dire StraitsHow a Slow-Building Debut Eventually Vindicated Dire StraitsGiven their low-key music and lack of visual flash, these guys seemed like unlikely candidates for mainstream pop stardom.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
27 Years Ago: Dire Straits Break Up (for the First Time)27 Years Ago: Dire Straits Break Up (for the First Time)Dire Straits broke up on September 15, 1988.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Dire Straits Albums Ranked Worst to BestDire Straits Albums Ranked Worst to BestDire Straits released only a handful of albums during their brief time together. Which holds up best?Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
When Dire Straits Stuck to the Formula With ‘Communique’When Dire Straits Stuck to the Formula With ‘Communique’Dire Straits released their second album, 'Communique,' on June 15, 1979.Ted AsregadooTed Asregadoo
How Dire Straits Shattered All Expectations With ‘Brothers in Arms’How Dire Straits Shattered All Expectations With ‘Brothers in Arms’In truth, they'd never come across as overly eager about courting rock radio — and really didn't need to be.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Happy Birthday Mark Knopfler [VIDEO]Happy Birthday Mark Knopfler [VIDEO]Today Mark Knopfler turns 65. I had to share my favorite song of his with you.Lisa LindseyLisa Lindsey
The Cars vs. Dire Straits – Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame, Round OneThe Cars vs. Dire Straits – Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame, Round OneThe Cars take on Dire Straits in the first round of the UCR Hall of Fame.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Former Members of Dire Straits to Tour U.S.Former Members of Dire Straits to Tour U.S.Former members of Dire Straits will tour the U.S. as the Straits in 2014.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso