dire straits

After scoring some impressive round-one victories, 16 albums move on to even tougher battles.

The three-disc set included the band's full 1985 concert in San Antonio.

Thirty-two classic albums got a spot in our bracket. Only one gets to dress like Freddie Mercury!

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.

Mark Knopfler recalls inspirations behind classic track from 'Brothers in Arms.'