Dire Straits. For other uses, see Dire Straits (disambiguation). 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).
The Italian horn, also called a cornu, cornicello, or Devilâs horn, is worn mainly to protect against the âevil eyeâ. Historically, it is linked to Celtic and Druid beliefs and to worship of the Moon Goddess in ancient Italy. Ironically, the horn is often worn with a cross to give it âextra power.â.
One of few symbols referring to Lucifer (king of hell), whom it is though will pass judgment. Below the eye is a tear because he mourns for those outside his influence. Star and Crescent. Represents the moon goddess Dianna and the son of the morning, the name of Lucifer in Isaiah 14:12. Witchcraft uses it the way shown and Satanism turns it in the opposite direction. Anarchy. Means to abolish all laws. In other words do what thou wilt the law of Satanists. Used by Punk rockers and Heavy Metal followers. Horned God. Represents the horned god of witchcraft. Pan or Cernunnos.