The original lineup of Dire Straits, with Mark Knopfler accompanied by David Knopfler on rhythm guitar, John Illsey on bass and Pick Withers on the drums, playing the opening track of their 1978 debut album.
Video of the Week: A Young, Hungry Dire Straits Perform “Down to the Waterline”
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Video of the Week: Dire Straits – Sultans Of Swing (Live Aid 1985)
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Dire Straits’ performance of “Sultans of Swing” at Wembley Stadium for Live Aid in 1985 was as good as any band’s performance at that concert–including Queen.