Former Dire Straits Guitarist Jack Sonni Dead at 68Former Dire Straits Guitarist Jack Sonni Dead at 68Sonni was best known as "the other guitarist" on the band's Brothers in Arms tour. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
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
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
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
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