Dire Straits's 1988 Concert History

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.

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Dire Straits had 5 concerts in 1988

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 11, 1988
Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
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Wembley Stadium London, England, United Kingdom
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Jun 09, 1988
Dire Straits / Eric Clapton / Brendan Croker
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 08, 1988
Dire Straits / Eric Clapton / Brendan Croker
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
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Jun 06, 1988
Leonard Cohen / Eric Clapton / Elton John / Dire Straits
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 05, 1988
Leonard Cohen / Eric Clapton / Elton John / Dire Straits
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom

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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert on Jun 11, 1988 [779-small]

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast on Jun 11, 1988 [603-small]

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [348-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Pop Rock
Classic Rock
British
Rock And Roll
Blues
Blues Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Soft Rock
Roots Rock
Mellow Gold
Rock & Roll
Guitar
Sophisti-Pop
Pub Rock
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Latest Setlist (06/19/1999):

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  1. Walk of Life
  2. Sultans of Swing
  3. Money for Nothing
  4. Nadine (Is It You?)
  5. Wild Theme

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Concerts Per Year:

1999 1 concert
1992 157 concerts
1991 85 concerts
1990 3 concerts
1989 3 concerts
1988 5 concerts
1986 58 concerts
1985 189 concerts
1983 74 concerts
1982 25 concerts
1981 73 concerts
1980 56 concerts
1979 120 concerts
1978 115 concerts
1977 34 concerts
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