List of Dire Straits band members
Dire Straits at the Musikhalle in Hamburg, Germany, 28 October 1978
The British rock band Dire Straits were formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), John Illsley (bass guitar and vocals), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion).[1] During the next two decades, band membership changed to include Alan Clark (keyboards, 1980–95), Hal Lindes (guitar and vocals, 1980–85), Terry Williams (drums, 1982–89), Guy Fletcher (keyboards, 1984–95), and Jack Sonni (guitar and vocals, 1985–88).[1] Beginning in 1982, their touring lineup was enhanced by nine additional musicians—some of whom also appeared on Dire Straits albums.[1] Dire Straits disbanded in 1995.[1]
Timeline
Chronological list
| Year(s) | Full-time band members | Auxiliary touring members |
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| 1977–80 |
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| 1980 |
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No tour |
| 1980–82 |
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| 1982–84 |
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| 1984–85 |
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No tour |
| 1985–88 |
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| 1988–89 |
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| 1989–91 |
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No tour |
| 1991–92 |
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| 1993–95 |
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No tour |
Members
- Mark Knopfler – lead guitar, lead vocals (1977–95)
- John Illsley – bass guitar, backing vocals (1977–95)
- David Knopfler – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1977–80)
- Pick Withers – drums, percussion (1977–82)
- Alan Clark – keyboards (1980–95)
- Hal Lindes – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1980–85)
- Terry Williams – drums (1982–89)
- Guy Fletcher – keyboards, backing vocals (1984–95)
- Jack Sonni – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1985–88)[1]
References
External links
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