Dire Straits
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 1991 to 1995.
Dire Straits are one of the world's best-selling music artists, with album sales of over 100 million.
Their first single, "Sultans of Swing", from their 1978 self-titled debut album, reached the top ten in the UK and US charts.
It was followed by hit singles including "Romeo and Juliet" (1981), "Private Investigations" (1982), "Twisting by the Pool" (1983), "Money for Nothing" (1985), and "Walk of Life" (1985).
Their most commercially successful album, "Brothers in Arms" (1985), has sold more than 30 million copies; it was the first album to sell a million copies on compact disc, and is the eighth-bestselling album in UK history.
According to the "Guinness Book of British Hit Albums", Dire Straits have spent over 1,100 weeks on the UK albums chart, the fifth most of all time.
Dire Straits' sound draws from various influences including jazz, folk, and country, and the blues rock of J. J. Cale and Eric Clapton.
Their stripped-down sound contrasted with punk rock and demonstrated a roots rock influence that emerged from pub rock.
There were several changes in personnel, with Mark Knopfler and Illsley being the only consistent members.
After disbanding once again in 1995, Knopfler launched his solo career full-time.
Dire Straits won four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards (Best British Group twice), two MTV Video Music Awards, and various other awards.
They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
Calling Elvis
"Calling Elvis" is a song written by Mark Knopfler and performed by Dire Straits.
It first appeared on the final studio album by the band, "On Every Street" (1991).
It was released as the first single from that album, peaking at number 21 in the United Kingdom, and reaching the Top 10 in numerous other countries.
It was included on the 2005 compilation "The Best of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler: Private Investigations".
A live version of the song also appears on the 1993 live album "On the Night".
Billy Milano
Billy Milano is a Bronx- born heavy metal musician now based in Austin, Texas.
He is the singer and- occasionally- guitarist and bassist of crossover thrash band M.O.D., and he was also the singer of its predecessor, Stormtroopers of Death.
He was also the singer of United Forces, which also featured his Stormtroopers of Death bandmate Dan Lilker.
The Singer of All Songs
The Singer of All Songs is the first novel in the Chanters of Tremaris trilogy by Kate Constable.
Since When (song)
" Since When" is a song by Canadian rock band 54- 40.
The song is the first single and title track of the band's eighth studio album," Since When".
The song is the highest charting single in the band's history, peaking at No. 11 on the" RPM" singles chart in Canada.
The song won the award for" Best Song" at the West Coast Music Awards, with the song's music video winning the award for" Best Video".
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Bernie Bonvoisin
Bernard Bonvoisin, known as Bernie Bonvoisin( born 9 July 1956 in Nanterre, Hauts- de- Seine), is a French hard rock singer and film director.
He is best known for having been the singer of Trust.
He was one of the best friends of Bon Scott the singer of AC/ DC and together they recorded the song" Ride On" which was one of the last songs by Bon Scott.
O Valencia!
" O Valencia!" is the fifth single by the indie rock band
The Decemberists, and the first released from their fourth studio album," The Crane Wife".
The music was written by The Decemberists and the lyrics by Colin Meloy.
It tells a story of two star- crossed lovers.
The singer falls in love with a person who belongs to an opposing gang.
At the end of the song, the singer's lover jumps in to defend the singer, who is confronting his lover's brother( the singer's" sworn enemy") and is killed by the bullet intended for the singer.
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Asian Film
The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Asian Film is a retired Hong Kong Film Award that was presented from 2003- 2011.
The award has since been replaced by the award for Best Film from Mainland and Taiwan.
The Singer
The Singer may refer to:

Question: What is the award that the performer of song Calling Elvis earned?
Answer: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame