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    Dire Straits
    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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