Dire Straits

Some of the biggest hits ever.

After scoring some impressive round-one victories, 16 albums move on to even tougher battles.

The three-disc set included the band's full 1985 concert in San Antonio.

Thirty-two classic albums got a spot in our bracket. Only one gets to dress like Freddie Mercury!

It's only fitting that we share with you the best rock songs of 1985 the way we did it back then .... with a mixtape.

The '80s were filled with artists finding ways to pair up and breaking down genre barriers in the process.

He also reveals the rock legend who helped him feel comfortable with his voice.

Oh brother!

Bassist John Illsley also details how "emotionally exhausted" the band was in the days before their breakup.

Rest In Peace.