Dire Straits

He also reveals the rock legend who helped him feel comfortable with his voice.

Bassist John Illsley also details how "emotionally exhausted" the band was in the days before their breakup.

Sonni was best known as "the other guitarist" on the band's Brothers in Arms tour.

Mark Knopfler stepped into a London pub one evening and discovered the subject of a hit song.

All six of the band's albums have been combined into an eight-LP collection.

Determined to get his band heavy exposure, Mark Knopfler borrowed ideas from one of the network's biggest acts.

Dire Straits frontman says only “three or four” people saw London pub show despite “fictitious” claims.

Dire Straits frontman recalls perfect match for Police counterpart’s voice - and doesn’t regret having to share writing credits.

Trevor Horn and Steve Ferrone in lineup that also features Alan Clark, Danny Cummings, Mel Collins and Phil Palmer.

With a minimalist sound that sold a lot of records, Dire Straits, one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time, joined an elite club tonight.

Dire Straits will perform at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction next week – but without frontman Mark Knopfler.

Dire Straits released only a handful of albums during their brief time together. Which holds up best?