Longtime Dire Straits bassist and founding member John Illsley has confirmed singer/guitarist Mark Knopfler will not attend the band's upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. According to Illsley, Knopfler's absence (which Knopfler has not revealed publicly) means Dire Straits will not be performing at the event. "I wouldn't perform without Mark there, so it's as simple as that, really. If Mark's not there, there's no point."
The induction ceremony will be held this Saturday, April 14th in Cleveland.
[Ultimate Classic Rock: Dire Straits' John Illsley Confirms Mark Knopfler No-Show at Rock Hall Ceremony]
