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