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Dire Straits

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Dire Straits

Punk and Disco may have dominated the late 70’s, but that didn’t mean that Rock bands did not break through. The English band Dire Straits managed to churn out some music that has had some astounding staying power over the years.


Dire Straits drew their sound from laid back Blues and a touch of Country. This resulted in a solid mix that with was perfectly fronted by Mark Knopfler’s melancholy voice. With lyrics that were a little more introspective than usually get credit for, they also had an underrated crossover appeal. With a huge hit in the 70’s and a monster album in the 80’s that generated huge airplay, Dire Straits certainly entered the public conscious. The real question is whether this will be enough to get them inducted over other traditional Rock outfits.


Dire Straits


www.markknopfler.com


Should Dire Straits be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 90.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.5%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 1.3%

The Bullet Points

  • Previous Rank: 2011: #67
    2012: #70
    2013: #65
    2014: #64
    2015: #64
    2016: #61
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2003
  • Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Newcastle, England)
  • Why they will get in: They have a lot of respect (Knopfler especially) within the industry.
  • Why they won't get in: They never did dominate, which they may have had to do at one point to get in.
  • Nominated in: 2018
  • Essential Albums: Dire Straits (1978)
    Making Movies (1980)
    Love Over Gold (1982)
    Brothers in Arms (1985)
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Sultans of Swing (From Dire Straits, 1978)
    Water of Love (From Dire Straits, 1978)
    Expresso Love (From Making Movies, 1980)
    Walk of Life (From Brothers in Arms, 1985)
    Brothers in Arms (From Brothers in Arms, 1985)
  • Social Groups: Put Dire Straits in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/direstraitsHallofFame/

Should Dire Straits be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 90.4%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.5%
No opinion. - 0.4%
No way! - 1.3%

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AUSTRALIAN EAGLES & MONEY FOR NOTHIN' DIRE STRAITS

May 02, 2025

Buy your Tickets to see Australian Eagles & Money for Nothin' Dire Straits HERE!

The Palms at Crown, Crown Entertainment Complex, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank , Australia

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DIRE STRAITS "40 YEARS BROTHERS IN ARMS CELEBRATION CONCERT"

May 17, 2025

Buy your Tickets to see Dire Straits "40 years Brothers in Arms celebration concert" HERE!

Trixxo Theater Hasselt, Gouverneur Verwilghensingel 70, Hasselt, Belgium

Dire Straits by Cooking With Knopfler

DIRE STRAITS BY BROTHERS IN ARMS "40 YEARS BROTHERS IN ARMS CONCERT"

May 17, 2025

Buy your Tickets to see Dire Straits by Brothers in Arms "40 years Brothers In Arms concert" HERE!

Kursaal Oostende, Monacoplein, Oostende, Belgium

Brothers In Arms

ALCHEMY LIVE - TRIBUTE TO DIRE STRAITS

May 17, 2025

Buy your Tickets to see Alchemy Live - Tribute To Dire Straits HERE!

The Flowerpot, 23-25 King Street, Derby, Great Britain

 
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