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Dire Straits Legacy
Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). They were active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1990 to 1995. Their first single, "Sultans of Swing", from their 1978 self-titled debut album, reached the top ten in the UK and US charts. It was followed by hit singles including "Romeo and Juliet" (1981), "Private Investigations" (1982), "Twisting by the Pool" (1983), " Money for Nothing" (1985), and "Walk of Life" (1985). Their most commercially successful album, '' Brothers in Arms'' (1985), has sold more than 30 million copies; it was the first album to sell a million copies on compact disc and is the eighth-bestselling album in UK history. According to the ''Guinness Book of British Hit Albums'', Dire Straits have spent over 1,100 weeks on the UK albums chart, the fifth most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drammenshallen
Drammenshallen is an indoor arena located in Drammen, Norway. It opened in 1978 and is primarily used for handball, and to a lesser extent, track and field, trade shows, exhibitions, and in the past major concerts. Drammen HK and Glassverket IF is currently the main tenant at the facility. The capacity is approximately 4,000 or 6,000 for concerts. History The hall was known for large concerts in the 1980s. Some of the notable artists to have performed at the venue include Duran Duran, Kiss, Elton John, Jethro Tull, Eric Clapton, Iron Maiden, Paul Simon, Thin Lizzy, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan and Queen. The future of the hall remains uncertain as there are plans to replace it.Ragnild Ask ConnellBygger ny storhall på MarienlystDrammens Tidende, 29 August 2012 The hall will host the 2025 World Men's Handball Championship with the country, Croatia and Denmark. See also * List of indoor arenas in Norway * List of indoor arenas in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hal Lindes
Hal Andrew Lindes is an American–English guitarist and film score composer. In 1979, he played guitar with the new wave group Darling. Signed to Charisma Records, they released the single "Do You Wanna" (written by Lindes) and published the album ''Put It Down To Experience'' the same year, before breaking up. Lindes is best known for his work as a full-time member of British rock band Dire Straits from 1980 until 1985. Dire Straits (1980–1985) Lindes became a full-time member of Dire Straits at the end of 1980, shortly after the release of the group's third album, ''Making Movies''. He replaced original co-founding member and rhythm guitarist David Knopfler. Lindes toured with Dire Straits while they were promoting ''Making Movies'' and remained with the band while they recorded their fourth album, 1982's ''Love Over Gold''. Lindes was also with the band for the EP titled ''ExtendedancEPlay'' released in early 1983, which included the hit single “Twisting by the Poolâ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brothers In Arms (album)
''Brothers in Arms'' is the fifth studio album by British rock band Dire Straits, released on 17 May 1985 through Vertigo Records internationally and through Warner Bros. Records in the United States. It spent a total of 14 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart (including ten consecutive weeks between 18 January and 22 March 1986), nine weeks at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 in the United States and 34 weeks at number one on the Australian Albums Chart. ''Brothers in Arms'' was the first album certified ten-times platinum in the UK and is the eighth-best-selling album in UK chart history. It is certified nine-times platinum in the United States and is one of the world's best-selling albums, having sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. The album won a Grammy Award in 1986 for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical and Best British Album at the 1987 Brit Awards; the 20th Anniversary reissue won another Grammy in 2006 for Best Surround Sound Albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
