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Dire Straits

Most people don't really consider British rockers Dire Straits to be an '80s band, aside from the group's No. 1 hit from 1985, "Money for Nothing," and its music video. But in reality, when active, Dire Straits was one of the decade's most important and unique contributors to the music landscape.
Dire Straits - Profile of Roots Rockers & '80s Pop Stars Dire Straits
One of the most surprising success stories of the '80s, English masters of the eclectic Dire Straits transformed from folk-jazz classic rockers all the way to stars of the video age. And the band's leader, Mark Knopfler, managed to do so without ever compromising his unique vision.
Top 6 Dire Straits Songs of the '80s
Most people don't really consider British rockers Dire Straits to be an '80s band, aside from the group's No. 1 hit from 1985, "Money for Nothing," and its music video. But in reality, when active, Dire Straits was one of the decade's most important and unique contributors to the music landscape.

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