Dire Straits

Dire Straits

Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). They were active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1990 to 1995. Their first single, "Sultans of Swing", from their 1978 self-titled debut album, reached the top ten in the UK and US charts. It was followed by a series of hit singles including "Romeo and Juliet" (1981) Read more on Last.fm

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Appearances

FIRST

22/03/1979
Sultans Of Swing
Music Video

LAST

06/11/2005
Romeo And Juliet
Mimed Performance

TOTAL
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18

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Artist Statistics

Below are the number of appearances made, sorted by the most popular types of performance. Repeat performances are not counted, unless stated otherwise.

Mimed Performances

1

Repeat Performances

3

Live Performances

0

Satellite Performances

0

Music Videos

7

Linked Performances

0

Artist Appearances

Episode Performance
06/11/2005 Romeo And Juliet
Mimed Performance
30th Anniversary Special Sultans Of Swing
Music Video
20/05/1993 Your Latest Trick (live)
Top 40 Breaker Clip
29/08/1991 Calling Elvis
Top 40 Breaker Clip
Review of the 80s Money For Nothing
Music Video
25 Years of Top of the Pops Sultans Of Swing
Mimed Performance
16/01/1986 Walk Of Life
Music Video
09/01/1986 Walk Of Life
Top 40 Breaker Clip
14/11/1985 Brothers In Arms
Top 40 Breaker Clip
08/08/1985 Money For Nothing
Music Video
25/07/1985 Money For Nothing
Top 40 Breaker Clip
18/04/1985 So Far Away
Top 40 Breaker Clip
27/01/1983 Twisting By The Pool
Music Video
09/09/1982 Private Investigations
Music Video
05/02/1981 Romeo & Juliet
Mimed Performance
15/01/1981 Romeo & Juliet
Mimed Performance
05/04/1979 Sultans Of Swing
Danced to by Legs & Co.
22/03/1979 Sultans Of Swing
Music Video

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