About this episode
The episode discusses the impact and legacy of the band Dire Straits, featuring guest Chris White.
Formed in 1977, Dire Straits was one of the big bands of the 80s and early 90s with global hits like Money for Nothing and Walk of Life.
People in this episode
Guest: Chris White
Topics covered
- music
- bands
- 80s culture
- global hits
- rock music
Keywords
- Dire Straits
- Chris White
- Money for Nothing
- Walk of Life
- 80s music
- rock bands
- music history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dire Straits
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