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Mark Knopfler declines Dire Straits tour and album

Mark Knopfler declines Dire Straits tour and album

Bassist John Illsley reveals Knopfler isn't keen on a reinion

MARK KNOPFLER HOSPITALISED AFTER MOTORCYCLE CRASH

MARK KNOPFLER HOSPITALISED AFTER MOTORCYCLE CRASH

The Dire Straits frontman collides with a car in London...

  • Mar 18, 2003
ROCK DINOSAUR!

ROCK DINOSAUR!

Boffins name a raptor after the Dire Straits guitar legend...

  • Jan 24, 2001
 

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