[PAR] [TLE] Dire Straits [SEP] Dire Straits were a British rock band that formed in Deptford, London, in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), his younger brother David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion).  Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, and blues, and came closest to beat music within the context of rock and roll.  Despite the prominence of punk rock during the band's early years, their stripped-down sound contrasted with punk, demonstrating a more "rootsy" influence that emerged from pub rock.  Many of Dire Straits' compositions were melancholic. [PAR] [TLE] The Bug [SEP] "The Bug" is a song written by Mark Knopfler and originally performed by Dire Straits on the final studio album by the band, "On Every Street" (1991).  It was covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter in 1992 and also recorded on the albums "Blues Ballads" (1996) by The Alex Bollard Assembly and "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" (2002) by Mike Berry & The Outlaws.
[PAR] [TLE] Dire Straits [ SEP ] Dire Straits were a British rock band that formed in Deptford , London , in 1977 by Mark Knopfler ( lead vocals and lead guitar ) , his younger brother David Knopfler ( rhythm guitar and backing vocals ) , John Illsley ( bass guitar and backing vocals ) , and Pick Withers ( drums and percussion ) . Dire Straits ' sound drew from a variety of musical influences , including jazz , folk , and blues , and came closest to beat music within the context of rock and roll . Despite the prominence of punk rock during the band 's early years , their stripped - down sound contrasted with punk , demonstrating a more " rootsy " influence that emerged from pub rock . Many of Dire Straits ' compositions were melancholic . [PAR] [TLE] The Bug [ SEP ] " The Bug " is a song written by Mark Knopfler and originally performed by Dire Straits on the final studio album by the band , " On Every Street " ( 1991 ) . It was covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter in 1992 and also recorded on the albums " Blues Ballads " ( 1996 ) by The Alex Bollard Assembly and " Keep Your Hands to Yourself " ( 2002 ) by Mike Berry & The Outlaws .
"The Bug" is a song written by Mark Knopfler, on the final studio album and originally performed by Dire Straits a  British rock band that formed in Deptford, London, in which year?
" The Bug " is a song written by Mark Knopfler , on the final studio album and originally performed by Dire Straits a British rock band that formed in Deptford , London , in which year ?
1977
1977