The band Dire Straits is from the United States and it was founded in The Bronx , New York .
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 ) .
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