As far as statistics go, Dire Straits meet and exceed any requirements necessary for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In honor of the band's induction, here are some important numbers in Dire Straits' history.
For fans hoping Dire Straits would be performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this Saturday (April 14), those hopes have unfortunately been dashed.
By now, you know Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits and The Moody Blues are being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this Saturday (April 14), but how well do you know these iconic bands?
Dire Straits has been dormant since 1992. Will we see it ride again, at least for one night, now that it's been elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Bon Jovi, the Cars, Dire Straits and the Moody Blues will all be part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2018, joined by Nina Simone and, as an Early Influence, Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
These are the final days to cast your vote for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2018. Not only can you vote today, you can vote every day until December 5th when the voting closes! (Go Moody Blues!)
The Kingsmen classic “Louie Louie” was released on this day in 1963 and is best known for its unintelligible lyrics that caused such a stir the FBI launched an investigation on the suspicion that the track contained dirty lyrics. (It didn’t.)
