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He also reveals the rock legend who helped him feel comfortable with his voice.

Sonni was best known as "the other guitarist" on the band's Brothers in Arms tour.

Mark Knopfler recalls inspirations behind classic track from 'Brothers in Arms.'

Trevor Horn and Steve Ferrone in lineup that also features Alan Clark, Danny Cummings, Mel Collins and Phil Palmer.

With a minimalist sound that sold a lot of records, Dire Straits, one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time, joined an elite club tonight.

Dire Straits' co-founder John Illsley has confirmed that frontman Mark Knopfler will not attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this Saturday.

Dire Straits bassist John Illsley vowed to persuade band leader Mark Knopfler to attend their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.

The fans nailed it again, as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2018 honorees.

If it were up to us, Dire Straits would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next April.

Happy Birthday today (Aug. 12) to Mark Knopfler. The singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Dire Straits is 67. Also celebrating is former TNT bassist Morty Black (56).

Former members of Dire Straits will be touring the U.S. in February and March, joined by Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers but not by longtime frontman Mark Knopfler.