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Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler apparently has problems with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that are “politically handled.”

3.5.2012 · Currently, the world’s geostrategic center is shifting northward, and few of us are paying attention.

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.

Can Musicians Talk About Politics? David Knopfler (Dire Straits) responds. 1,407 views1.4K views. Apr 27, 2021.

While political parties are still key actors in a referendum campaign, a number of factors weaken their position... Political Parties in Dire Straits?: Consequences of National Referendums for …

1.9.2006 · At the individual level, we find that, in particular, efficacious voters are likely to disregard the recommendation of their preferred party, while politically dis- interested voters …

29.8.2019 · There are two kickass rips in “Sultans of Swing” alone. Knopfler’s virtuosic finger-picking style was borne of necessity. Given a secondhand guitar that was in (ahem) dire straits, …

23.7.2020 · “In dire straits” or “between narrow straits” is a phrase taken from the Book of Lamentations, describing the destruction of the First Temple. It means a state of extreme …

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, re…

Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler David Knopfler John Illsley and Pick Withers (drums and percussion).

While political parties are still key actors in a referendum campaign, a number of factors weaken their position. Ambiguous cueing, internal ...

Sep 01, 2006 · At the individual level, we find that, in particular, efficacious voters are likely to disregard the recommendation of their preferred party, while politically dis- interested voters are more...

He recognises the innate conflict between embracing the songs he wrote for Dire Straits and keeping the band's legacy at arms' length. "It's a ...

26.10.2021 · But John Illsey, Dire Straits’ bassist, can at least try to explain … something. In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Illsey (who was present at the induction along with …

While political parties are still key actors in a referendum campaign, a number of factors weaken their position... Political Parties in Dire Straits?: Consequences of National Referendums for …

It's a chart trying to judge how conservative or liberal a song is. People can handle this, it's not that bad. TBH I actually disagree with a ...

Nobody could possibly accuse Mark Knopfler of being punk. Though the former Dire Straits frontman came of age in the same British postwar ...

29.7.2021 · “Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.” Mark Twain “Politics have no relation to morals.” Niccolo Machiavelli “May we think of freedom, not …

Oct 09, 2011 · C hances are, if you're over 35, you were responsible for one of the 30m worldwide sales of Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms. It's the fifth best-selling album in UK chart history, ahead of Dark ...

JOHN ILLSLEY of Dire Straits opened up on politics and music in an ... spoke out on some of his views of political decisions - namely HS2.

While political parties are still key actors in a referendum campaign, a number of factors weaken their position... ... Political Parties in Dire Straits?:

Jul 23, 2020 · “In dire straits” or “between narrow straits” is a phrase taken from the Book of Lamentations, describing the destruction of the First Temple. It means a state of extreme distress . “Judah has gone into captivity, under affliction and hard servitude; She dwells among the nations, she finds no rest; All her persecutors overtake her in dire straits .” (Lamentations 1:3 NKJV)

Oct 26, 2021 · But John Illsey, Dire Straits’ bassist, can at least try to explain … something. In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Illsey (who was present at the induction along with keyboardists...

Jul 29, 2021 · “The deep political divisions in America do not run between big and small states, but rather, between the North and the South and the coasts and the interior.” D. S. Mitchell 2018 “Dream as if you will live forever, live as if you’ll die today.” James Dean “Identify your passion and then pursue it recklessly.” D. S. Mitchell 2018

It's being repeated, frequently, that the Dire Straits song is "social commentary", ... This is an obnoxious position, to say the least.

7.11.2011 · Released: 1985From The Album: Brothers In ArmsMark Knopfler - Vocals, Lead GuitarAlan Clark - KeyboardJohn Illsley - Bass Guitar Guy Fletcher - Synthesizer, ...