Dire Straits

About

Formed in London in 1977, this iconic British rock band brought together talented musicians Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers, launching a successful career that spanned nearly two decades. With a brief hiatus from 1988 to 1990, the group remained active until 1995, producing a legacy of memorable hits. Mark Knopfler's distinctive guitar work and vocals were central to the band's enduring appeal.

Geographic Reach

United States 632

Italy 262

Netherlands 209

Brazil 138

United Kingdom 108

Spain 101

Switzerland 97

Germany 86

Belgium 84

France 60

Chart Positions by Country

United States 632 plays #131

Italy 262 plays #41

Netherlands 209 plays #15

Brazil 138 plays #18

United Kingdom 108 plays #74

Spain 101 plays #11

Switzerland 97 plays #18

Germany 86 plays #67

Belgium 84 plays #21

France 60 plays #47

Canada 55 plays #53

Austria 47 plays #71

Poland 40 plays #27

Australia 39 plays #26

Slovenia 36 plays #19

Czech Republic 32 plays #50

Croatia 29 plays #20

New Zealand 28 plays #3

Romania 28 plays #34

Greece 25 plays #87

Peru 24 plays #41

Russian Federation 23 plays #119

Sweden 16 plays #50

Chile 15 plays #90

Portugal 15 plays #8

Serbia 14 plays #100

Denmark 13 plays #35

Colombia 12 plays #105

Argentina 10 plays #37

Norway 9 plays #111

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