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Rock History: When Dire Straits Conquered Knebworth (1990) There are live performances, and then there are moments . On June 30, 1990, at , Dire Straits didn’t just play a set; they helped anchor one of the most legendary charity concerts in rock history . The Silver Clef Award Winners Concert was staged to raise funds for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and the BRIT School, drawing a massive crowd of 120,000 fans.
While their entire set was stellar, the definitive highlight was the blistering nine-minute rendition of A Clash of Guitar Titans Dire Straits - Money For Nothing (Live At Knebworth)
The official live video captures the massive energy of the field as that iconic riff kicks in. For many, this performance represents Dire Straits at their absolute peak—effortlessly cool, technically flawless, and backed by some of their greatest peers. Rock History: When Dire Straits Conquered Knebworth (1990)
