Mark Knopfler
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| Mark Knopfler | |
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 Mark Knopfler, July 2006 |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 12 August 1949 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | Since 1975 |
| Associated acts | Dire Straits |
| Website | MarkKnopfler.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Fender Stratocaster | |
Mark Knopfler (born 12 August 1949, Glasgow, Scotland) is a British guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer and film score composer.
Knopfler is best known as the founder of the British rock band Dire Straits which formed 1977. After Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler continued to record and produce albums as a solo artist and has played in other groups including The Notting Hillbillies. Knopfler has worked with many other music artists such as: Bob Dylan,Eric Clapton and Chet Atkins.
Knopfler is a respected finger-style guitarist and was ranked #27 on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time."
Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits have sold in excess of 120 million albums.
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