Dire Straits’ John Illsley remembers the days Mark Knopfler was lying on his floor
THEY WERE the sultans of swing, brothers in arms whose unique brand of stripped-down rock sold more than 100million albums worldwide. So who expected Dire Straits’ story to involve guns, near riots and record company seductresses? Daily Express :: Music Feed
Is Kohler’s new ‘championship’ course near Whistling Straits being groomed for majors? It’s doubtful.
Designed by late Straits architect Pete Dye, Kohler intends this to be one of the world's best. Golf News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Drone video: No. 5 at Whistling Straits’ Straits Course for the Ryder Cup
Check out the incredible drone footage of No. 5 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, site of this month's Ryder Cup. Golf News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Spain warning: Benidorm faces economic ruin due to travel rules – ‘we’re in dire straits’
HOLIDAYS in Benidorm have been effectively off the cards for Britons over the last few months after Spain was added to the UK’s quarantine list. Now, the Costa Blanca faces economic uncertainty thanks to fewer tourists. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Dire Straits REVELATION: John Illsley speaks out on ONE thing he missed while in band
DIRE STRAITS band member John Illsley is heading out on tour to speak about the Life and Times of Dire Straits – but there was one thing the bassist had to set aside when joining the band. Daily Express :: Music Feed
Dire Straits star reveals why THIS song has a special meaning – ‘I never get bored of it’
JOHN ILLSLEY was the bassist in Dire Straits, and has seen them through every year of their extraordinary career. Daily Express :: Music Feed