Dire Straits

Dire Straits was a rock band noted for introducing a unique form of rock known as "pub rock". They were greatly popular and successful. They won four Grammys. It took them many years to be inducted, likely due to the lesser popularity of their work. John Illsley inducted the band. They were parodied by Weird Al Yankovic

Recommended Songs

 * Money for Nothing
 * Sultans of Swing
 * Walk of Life
 * So Far Away
 * Lady Writer
 * Down to the Waterline

recommended albums
Dire Straits

Trivia

 * The music video for Money for Nothing is noted for its advanced-for-its-time 3D graphics and for featuring The Police frontman Sting.
 * The music video for Walk of Life is noted for featuring sports bloopers