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British rock band renowned for their clean guitar sound, intricate solos, and narrative songwriting, led by Mark Knopfler. Formed in London in 1977 by brothers Mark and David Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers. Released six studio albums, selling over 100 million records worldwide. Disbanded in 1995 after global dominance in the 1980s.

• Guitarist Mark Knopfler famously used fingerpicking instead of a pick, creating their signature 'clean' guitar tone.
• Their 1985 album 'Brothers in Arms' was among the first fully digital recordings and spent 14 weeks at #1 in the UK.
• The 'Money for Nothing' music video pioneered CGI animation and was heavily rotated on MTV, despite controversy over its lyrics.
• Original drummer Pick Withers left in 1982 over creative differences; the band underwent multiple lineup changes thereafter.
• Knopfler dissolved the band in 1995 to pursue solo work, rejecting lucrative reunion offers to preserve their legacy.