Dire Straits

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British rock band formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers. The group first split up in 1988 but reformed in 1991 and then disbanded again in 1995.

Full-time band members:
Mark Knopfler – lead guitar, lead vocals (1977–1995)
John Illsley – bass guitar, backing vocals (1977–1995)
Alan Clark – keyboards (1980–1995)
Guy Fletcher – synthesizer, backing vocals (1984–1995)
David Knopfler – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1977–1980)
Pick Withers – drums, percussion (1977–1982)
Terry Williams – drums (1982–1989)
Jack Sonni – rhythm guitar (1985–1988)
Hal Lindes – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1980–1985)

Touring/session members:
Joop de Korte – percussion
Mel Collins – saxophone
Tommy Mandel – keyboards
Chris White – saxophone
Chris Whitten – drums, percussion
Phil Palmer – guitar
Paul Franklin – pedal steel guitar
Danny Cummings – percussion

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Top Tracks

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1

Sultans of Swing

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2

Money for Nothing

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3

Walk of Life

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4

Brothers in Arms

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5

Romeo and Juliet

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20 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

All · 20
1999
1992

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June 19, 1999

Beaulieu Abbey

Beaulieu, England, United Kingdom

  • 1. Walk of Life

  • 2. Sultans of Swing

  • 3. Money for Nothing

  • 4. Nadine (Is It You?)(Chuck Berry cover)

  • 5. Wild Theme(Mark Knopfler cover)


October 9, 1992

On Every Street Tour 1991-1992

Estadio de La Romareda

Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain

  • 1. Calling Elvis

  • 2. Walk of Life

  • 3. Heavy Fuel

  • 4. Romeo and Juliet

  • 5. The Bug

  • 6. Private Investigations

  • 7. Sultans of Swing

  • 8. Your Latest Trick

  • 9. On Every Street

  • 10. Two Young Lovers

  • 11. Telegraph Road

  • 12. Money for Nothing

  • 13. Brothers in Arms

  • 1. Solid Rock

  • 2. Wild Theme(Mark Knopfler cover)


October 7, 1992

On Every Street Tour 1991-1992

Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas

Madrid, Autonomous Region of Madrid, Spain

  • 1. Calling Elvis

  • 2. Walk of Life

  • 3. Heavy Fuel

  • 4. Romeo and Juliet

  • 5. The Bug

  • 6. Private Investigations

  • 7. Sultans of Swing

  • 8. Your Latest Trick

  • 9. On Every Street

  • 10. Two Young Lovers

  • 11. Telegraph Road

  • 12. Money for Nothing

  • 13. Brothers in Arms

  • 14. Solid Rock

  • 15. Wild Theme(Mark Knopfler cover)


October 6, 1992

On Every Street Tour 1991-1992

Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas

Madrid, Autonomous Region of Madrid, Spain

  • 1. Calling Elvis

  • 2. Walk of Life

  • 3. Heavy Fuel

  • 4. Romeo and Juliet

  • 5. The Bug

  • 6. Private Investigations

  • 7. Sultans of Swing

  • 8. You and Your Friend

  • 9. Your Latest Trick

  • 10. On Every Street

  • 11. Two Young Lovers

  • 12. Telegraph Road

  • 13. Money for Nothing

  • 14. Brothers in Arms

  • 15. Solid Rock

  • 16. Wild Theme(Mark Knopfler cover)


October 4, 1992

On Every Street Tour 1991-1992

Palau Sant Jordi

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

  • 1. Calling Elvis

  • 2. Walk of Life

  • 3. Heavy Fuel

  • 4. Romeo and Juliet

  • 5. The Bug

  • 6. Private Investigations

  • 7. Sultans of Swing

  • 8. Fade to Black

  • 9. Your Latest Trick

  • 10. On Every Street

  • 11. Two Young Lovers

  • 12. Telegraph Road

  • 13. Money for Nothing

  • 14. Brothers in Arms

  • 1. Solid Rock

  • 2. Wild Theme(Mark Knopfler cover)

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