Can You Pass This Dire Straits Quiz?

30 Questions | By Thames | Last updated: Aug 11, 2020 | Total Attempts: 954

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1.

In Dire Straits' "Walk of Life", who is coming, "singing oldies, goldies"?
- A.
  
  Mr. Smith
- B.
  
  Johnny
- C.
  
  A Lady
- D.
  
  The Wizard
2.

What was the double live album released by Dire Straits in 1984?
- A.
  
  On Every Street
- B.
  
  Alchemy
- C.
  
  Tears For Fears
- D.
  
  Communique
3.

For which benefit concert did Dire Straits play in 1985?
- A.
  
  UNICEF
- B.
  
  Farm Aid
- C.
  
  Jerry Lewis Telethon
- D.
  
  Live Aid
4.

Which Dire Straits member wrote their song "Romeo and Juliet"?
- A.
  
  David Knopfler
- B.
  
  John Illsley
- C.
  
  Hal Lindes
- D.
  
  Mark Knopfler
5.

Which 1985 Dire Straits album cover features a silver guitar?
- A.
  
  Brothers In Arms
- B.
  
  On Every Street
- C.
  
  Communique
- D.
  
  Dire Straits
6.

What country singer sang backup on Dire Straits' song "The Bug"?
- A.
  
  Vince Gill
- B.
  
  Dolly Parton
- C.
  
  Kenny Rogers
- D.
  
  Kenny Chesney
7.

Dire Straits played in 1988 for what famously imprisoned African's birthday concert?
- A.
  
  President DeClerque
- B.
  
  Nelson Mandela
- C.
  
  King Tut
- D.
  
  Shaka Zulu
8.

Which drummer left Dire Straits in 1988?
- A.
  
  Terry Williams
- B.
  
  Mark Knopfler
- C.
  
  David Knopfler
- D.
  
  John Illsley
9.

In Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing", who "knows all the chords"?
- A.
  
  Harold
- B.
  
  Johnny
- C.
  
  The Prince
- D.
  
  Guitar George
10.

What was the first guitar bought by Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler?
- A.
  
  Gibson Les Paul
- B.
  
  Hofner Super Solid
- C.
  
  Rickenbacker 360/12
- D.
  
  Fender Stratocaster
11.

For which regional newspaper did Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler work as a journalist?
- A.
  
  Leicester Mercury
- B.
  
  Liverpool Echo
- C.
  
  Shetland Times
- D.
  
  Yorkshire Evening Post
12.

In which city were Dire Straits' Knopfler brothers born?
- A.
  
  Newcastle
- B.
  
  Glasgow
- C.
  
  London
- D.
  
  Leeds
13.

Under what name did Dire Straits perform their original sessions?
- A.
  
  The Cafe Racers
- B.
  
  The Notting Hillbillies
- C.
  
  Dire Straits
- D.
  
  Brewer's Droop
14.

With which band did future Dire Straits singer Mark Knopfler play guitar in 1973?
- A.
  
  Brewer's Droop
- B.
  
  Spring
- C.
  
  Magna Carta
- D.
  
  Rockpile
15.

Which two original Dire Straits members were still with the band in 1995?
- A.
  
  Mark Knopfler & John Illsley
- B.
  
  Mark Knopfler & Pick Withers
- C.
  
  David Knopfler & John Illsley
- D.
  
  Mark & David Knopfler
16.

What was the last Dire Straits album to feature Pick Withers on drums?
- A.
  
  Love Over Gold
- B.
  
  Making Movies
- C.
  
  Brothers In Arms
- D.
  
  Communique
17.

With which record company did Dire Straits begin recording their debut album in 1978?
- A.
  
  Vertigo
- B.
  
  RCA
- C.
  
  Arista
- D.
  
  Columbia
18.

How many weeks did Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing" spend at #1 on U.S. charts?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  9
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  30
19.

About how many dates did Dire Straits play to support the "Brothers in Arms" album?
- A.
  
  75
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  200
- D.
  
  50
20.

What is ex-Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler's debut solo album, released in 1996?
- A.
  
  Golden Heart
- B.
  
  Neck And Neck
- C.
  
  Purple Heart
- D.
  
  Gold And Silver
21.

Which group did Dire Straits open for on tour before releasing their debut album?
- A.
  
  The Eagles
- B.
  
  The Allman Brothers
- C.
  
  Talking Heads
- D.
  
  The Go-Go's
22.

How many worldwide copies did Dire Straits' "Communique" album sell?
- A.
  
  3 Million
- B.
  
  100,000
- C.
  
  10 Million
- D.
  
  1 Million
23.

Which was the first Dire Straits album produced by Mark Knopfler?
- A.
  
  On Every Street
- B.
  
  Love Over Gold
- C.
  
  Brothers In Arms
- D.
  
  Dire Straits
24.

What instrument does Alan Clark play in Dire Straits?
- A.
  
  Harp
- B.
  
  Drums
- C.
  
  Keyboards
- D.
  
  Cello
25.

What is the name of Dire Straits' 1995 live album?
- A.
  
  On The Night
- B.
  
  Alchemy
- C.
  
  Live At The BBC
- D.
  
  On Every Street