How a Real Dixie Band Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’How a Real Dixie Band Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Sultans of Swing’Mark Knopfler stepped into a London pub one evening and discovered the subject of a hit song. Allison RappAllison Rapp
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
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
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
What Song Calms You Down?What Song Calms You Down?There's something about hearing the right music that soothes the soul when you're having a bad day.Reesha On The RadioReesha On The Radio