Dire Straits’ John Illsley Confirms Mark Knopfler No-Show at Rock Hall CeremonyDire Straits’ John Illsley Confirms Mark Knopfler No-Show at Rock Hall CeremonyDire Straits' co-founder John Illsley has confirmed that frontman Mark Knopfler will not attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this Saturday.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
New Rock Hall Inductees Get Their Own Garbage Pail Kids StickersNew Rock Hall Inductees Get Their Own Garbage Pail Kids StickersThe Cars, Bon Jovi, Moody Blues, Dire Straits and Nina Simone are the subjects of a new series of Garbage Pail Kids stickers. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Dire Straits to Play Rock Hall Induction Without Mark KnopflerDire Straits to Play Rock Hall Induction Without Mark KnopflerDire Straits will perform at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction next week – but without frontman Mark Knopfler.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
35 Years Ago: Dire Straits Turn Back the Clock on ‘ExtendedancEPlay’35 Years Ago: Dire Straits Turn Back the Clock on ‘ExtendedancEPlay’In direct contrast to his band's heavily produced recent work, Mark Knopfler spearheaded this breezy 1983 EP.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
35 Years Ago: Dire Straits Lighten Up on ‘ExtendedancEPlay’35 Years Ago: Dire Straits Lighten Up on ‘ExtendedancEPlay’No artist really wants to be known for producing wholly shallow work, but a reputation for brilliance can pose its own set of problems after a while.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Dire Straits Rock Hall Reunion Comes Down to Mark KnopflerDire Straits Rock Hall Reunion Comes Down to Mark KnopflerDire Straits bassist John Illsley vowed to persuade band leader Mark Knopfler to attend their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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
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
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