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 1,464

Italy 753

Netherlands 491

Brazil 426

United Kingdom 318

Switzerland 286

Belgium 277

Germany 258

Spain 242

France 140

Chart Positions by Country

United States 1,464 plays #159

Italy 753 plays #45

Netherlands 491 plays #16

Brazil 426 plays #24

United Kingdom 318 plays #95

Switzerland 286 plays #22

Belgium 277 plays #22

Germany 258 plays #99

Spain 242 plays #27

France 140 plays #75

Canada 123 plays #70

Poland 122 plays #24

Austria 102 plays #72

Slovenia 101 plays #12

Australia 91 plays #19

Ukraine 80 plays #34

Greece 76 plays #31

Czech Republic 63 plays #77

Romania 57 plays #13

Argentina 55 plays #13

Croatia 51 plays #26

New Zealand 51 plays #8

Norway 46 plays #63

Israel 45 plays #31

Sweden 42 plays #51

Hungary 34 plays #86

Denmark 32 plays #67

Colombia 27 plays #113

Peru 26 plays #30

Portugal 24 plays #15

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