British rock band Dire Straits, founded in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, achieved worldwide fame with their distinctive guitar-driven sound and understated yet powerful style. With classics such as "Sultans of Swing", "Money for Nothing" and "Brothers in Arms", Dire Straits became one of the most successful bands of the 1980s. What set Dire Straits apart was Mark Knopfler’s refined fingerpicking technique combined with storytelling lyrics that made their music timeless.
