The Dire Straits are a British rock band that was formed in 1977 by the guitarist David Knopfler, guitarist and vocals Mark Knopfler, Bassist John Illsley and drummer Pick Withers. Though they came in when the world was becoming taken over by punk rock they held their own. Today Mark Knopfler is still considered one of the best guitarist of all time being the 27th guitarist according to Rolling Stones Magazine.
The Dire Straits are a British rock band that was formed in 1977 by the guitarist David Knopfler, guitarist and vocals Mark Knopfler, Bassist John Illsley and drummer Pick Withers. Though they came in when the world was becoming taken over by punk rock they held their own. Today Mark Knopfler is still considered one of the best guitarist of all time being the 27th guitarist according to Rolling Stones Magazine. « hide