Few guitar riffs are as instantly recognizable (and deliciously catchy) as the opening of Dire Straits' 1985 smash hit "Money for Nothing." Driven by Mark Knopfler's crunchy, unmistakable guitar ...

Long before “Sultans of Swing” made him a guitar hero, Knopfler was a reporter learning the art of listening — a skill that would define his songwriting.

Omar Hakim reveals how he was unexpectedly called in to finish Dire Straits' iconic Brothers in Arms album. He explains why the famous intro to "Money for Nothing" stayed untouched, how the rest of ...

These three rock songs were released by English bands, but they have a distinctive American inspiration. Revisit these ...

Mark Knopfler is on the short list for greatest guitarists of all time, having produced many of the most iconic solos still played today on the air guitar while driving (safely). Perhaps his greatest ...

The British pop song can once again air on the Canadian airwaves after earlier being judged politically incorrect for its use of the word "faggot." By Etan Vlessing Canada Bureau Chief TORONTO – ...

The 1985 Dire Straits hit song "Money for Nothing" may be known for its iconic guitar riff and heavy rhythmic sound—or maybe you really loved the cool (in its time) 3D-animated music video. But don't ...