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Eric Clapton, Queen drummer Roger Taylor, and Genesis' Mike Rutherford are among the guests performing at a tribute concert for Procol Harum's Gary Brooker.
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Leo Sayer is fronting the all-star cast of Kindred Spirit for the song ‘Think Loud For Parkinson’s Disease’ to benefit Parkinson’s Foundation.
Four decades of hindsight reveal just how pivotal a release was Love Over Gold for Dire Straits (released 9/24/82), While it is not actually the first LP
Happy Birthday to former-Dire Straits guitarist and leader Mark Knopfler, who celebrates his 73rd birthday today (August 12th)!!! Knopfler formed Dire Straits in 1977 with his brother David Knopfler, bassist John Illsey, and drummer Pick Withers. They recorded their self-titled debut album after appearing as the opening act for Talking Heads' during their 1978 European tour. Dire Straits was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015 with both Mark and David Knopfler skipping the event. Coming on October 7th is Mark Knopfler - The Studio Albums 2009-2018, the anticipated follow ...