Dire Straits

Dire Straits

2 songs 3 albums

Founded by brothers Mark and David Knopfler in 1977, Dire Straits introduced a viable alternative to the punk-dominated British music scene of the late 70’s. Commonly referred to and categorized as “roots rock”, the group’s legacy regularly exists within the realm of a blues, country, and folk auditory aesthetic.

Along with their long-time friends, John Illsley on bass guitar and Pick Withers on drums and percussion, Straits' first demo included five tracks which featured their well-known hit, “Sultans of Swing.”.