When you think about the great 80s bands -- The Police, U 2, etc. -- these boys belong right near the top of the list with their innovative, twangy, Dylanish, countryish, folky, rock and roll guitar soloish songs, just a great sound, Knofler is a legend.
This a short version. Check out Sultans of Swing on the Alchemy live album. Mark has 3 guitar solos. Also Telegraph Road on the Alchemy live album. It is a true masterpiece !!!!!!!!!!!!
Please try to have a listen to Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler performing "Local Hero", Knopfler wrote the music and it has been used in the movie of same name - Local Hero, also used in many TV Programs.