it's easy to hear why they loved the tracks

new universe out of old-world roots

Keyboardist Kiko Continentino joined drummer Ivan "Mamão" Conti and bassist Alex Malheiros

One of the originator of the "Tropicalia" movement

Tom & Ed met in history class at Manchester University in 1989

Dire Straits - The Studio Albums 1978 - 1991 The Stooges it's easy to hear whyBritish rock band formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler, David Knopfler, John Illsley and Pick Withers. The group first split up in 1988 but reformed in 1991 and then disbanded again in 1995. Full time band members: [a=Mark Knopfler] lead guitar, lead vocals (19771995) [a=John Illsley] bass guitar, backing vocals (19771995) [a=Alan Clark] keyboards (19801995) [a=Guy Fletcher] synthesizer, backing vocals (19841995) [a=David Knopfler] rhythm guitar,