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Dire Straits

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1977-1995)
    Vocals/Guitar - Mark Knopfler
    Guitar - David Knopfler
    Bass - John Illsley
    Drummer - Pick Withers
    Released Dire Straits (1978) Communique (1979) Making Movies (1980) Love Over Gold (1982) Alchemy (1984) Brothers in Arms (1985) On Every Street (1991)
    Songs Include 'Sultans of Swing,' 'Lady Writer,' 'Romeo Juliet,' 'Skateaway,' 'Private Investigations,' 'Twisting by the Pool,' 'So Far Away,' 'Money for Nothing,' 'Brothers in Arms,' 'Walk of Life,' 'Your Latest Trick,' 'Calling Elvis' and 'Encores EP'
    Australia's Dancing with the Stars 2 contestant

Why they might be annoying:

    What kind of name is Dire Straits?
    Their line-up changes often.
    They may have changed their style to make it onto MTV.
    In retrospect the ‘Money for Nothing’ video is pretty tacky.
    They appealed mainly to an older crowd when they were at their height of popularity in the 80’s.
    Despite great record sales they’re generally overlooked.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They’re one of the best selling bands of all time.
    Their music grew more refined over the years.
    Mark Knopfler played guitar with Bob Dylan in the 70’s.
    They emerged from the predominantly punk rock era playing tradition rock and roll.
    ‘Money for Nothing’ is one of the more popular music videos.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 88 Votes: 42.05% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 72 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 55 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 75 Votes: 57.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 41.94% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 64 Votes: 35.94% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 54 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 99 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 147 Votes: 40.82% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 237 Votes: 42.62% Annoying