Bruce Hornsby explains why a classic Dire Straits song is a “kindred spirit” to his biggest hit

Given that one plays guitar and the other piano, Mark Knopfler and Bruce Hornsby might not seem like the most obvious musical ...

The Dire Straits Experience -- The Long Highway Tour Announced

The celebrated and critically acclaimed The Dire Straits Experience is set to return to New Zealand in August for three exclusive shows as part of their highly anticipated Long Highway 2026 World Tour ...

The 1980 album that split up Dire Straits: “He couldn’t handle it”

Moving into the 1980s, things were fraught in Dire Straits, with leader Mark Knopfler and brother David having a schism that ...

“The world’s second ugliest guitar solo,” according to Mark Knopfler

Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler once stated that a legendary guitarist ruined his songwriting with the "world's second ...