Their self-titled debut, moored by the single "Sultans of Swing," went to No. They were active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1991 to 1995.Īfter releasing their final album On Every Street in 1991, Knopfler called time on Dire Straits in 1995 and set off on a new path as a solo artist. 2 on the Billboard pop charts, while Making Movies, from 1980, was universally applauded by critics. They won four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards (Best British Group twice), two MTV Video Music Awards, and various other awards.
They were active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1991 to 1995. without the aid of a big single, but it was Brothers in Arms, from 1985, that fixed Dire Straits in the firmament on the strength of the huge hits "Money for Nothing" and "Walk of Life." The album's release coincided with the advent of the compact disc it became the format's first million-seller and won two Grammys and two BRIT awards. Dire Straits are one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with album sales of over 100 million. Their first single, Sultans of Swing, from their 1978 self-titled debut album, reached the top ten in the UK and US charts.
But not before they produced one more No.ĭuring the next 10 years, the band, whose original lineup included Mark's brother David Knopfler on rhythm guitar, John Illsley on bass and Ed Bicknell on drums, took extended leaves while Mark Knopfler concentrated on solo and soundtrack work, and they finally disbanded in 1995. 1 record in the U.K., 1991's On Every Street.
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