"On this day in 1977, Dire Straits had their first gig as a band at a punk festival in Deptford. At the time they played under the name of Mark's old band, The Cafe Racers," said a reflective ...

Some of rock's titans emerged in the 1980s, a decade sometimes overlooked in the genre. But what was the biggest hit?

"On this day in 1977, Dire Straits had their first gig as a band at a punk festival in Deptford. At the time they played under the name of Mark's old band, The Café Racers," shared Knopfler, now ...

Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Mike Peters, Buckcherry, Adam Duritz, Battlesnake, Eureka Machines, H.E.A.T, Steve Lillywhite, Live Aid USA and more ...

Jack Sonni, former guitarist for British rock band Dire Straits, has died, the group announced on social media. “#JackSonni Rest In Peace” the band wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, on ...

Dire Straits Today. When the band took off in the late ’70s and early ’80s, no one could say they were in dire straits anymore. Throughout their on-and-off again career, which ultimately ended ...

Jack Sonni, known as “the other guitarist” in the British rock group Dire Straits, died Wednesday at the age of 68. The band announced Sonni’s death on X (formerly Twitter) with a post that ...

The news came as former band members of the famous 1980s British rock band went on tour around Europe, North America and South America as Dire Straits Legacy (DSL).

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Though the band broke up just 18 months later, Sonni — who was a dad to twin daughters born in 1988 — was satisfied with his time as a rock star. He reportedly went on to pursue a career in ...

Jack Sonni, former guitarist for British rock band Dire Straits, has died, the group announced on social media. “#JackSonni Rest In Peace” the band wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, on ...