The tangled story of Dire Straits, the million-selling band who quit at the height of their fame
April 20, 2025, 10:00 am
Dire Straits were one of the most unlikely success stories of the 80s, making 1985’s world-beating Brothers In Arms album before guitarist and leader Mark Knopfler ended the band at the height of their fame. In 2015, Classic Rock looked back on their tangled tale of multi-platinum albums, fraternal rivalry and the high cost of fame.
