Dire Straights belongs there more than Judas Priest. No question. Though judas Priest should get in there at some point to. If it comes down to one or the other though? Dire Straights beats them. No question.
Thank you for the drone comment. Sorry, Dire Straights was just more talented and had a better command of the rock and roll genera as a whole than Priest. Priest wasn't even the best early metal band IMHO. Iron Maiden was way better.