Mark Knopfler
‘Making Movies’: The Dire Straits Sound Goes Cinematic
With 'Making Movies,' the band entered a new decade well on the way to the radio-friendly roots-rock sound that would go on to dominate the 1980s.
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Features1 day ago‘Love Over Gold’: Dire Straits Storm The US With Lustrous Fourth Album
Soon after the record became the band's first UK No.1, it made a prominent chart debut in the US.
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Features2 weeks ago
‘The Ragpicker’s Dream’: Mark Knopfler Sings Of Working Class Dignity
Many of the songs on Knopfler’s 2002 album were inspired by the struggles of itinerant working-class people.
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Features3 weeks ago
‘Sailing To Philadelphia’: Mark Knopfler Crosses The Mason-Dixon Line
The former Dire Straits frontman hit a particularly rich seam with his second LP in his own name.
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Features3 weeks ago
Look At Them Yo-Yos: Dire Straits Rule Hot 100 With ‘Money For Nothing’
'Money For Nothing' enjoyed a three-week reign as the band's only American No.1 single.
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Features4 weeks ago
‘Golden Heart’: How Mark Knopfler Found Himself ‘Another Situation’ On Solo Debut
As he called time on Dire Straits, Knopfler had ideas percolating for 1996's first non-soundtrack LP in his own name.
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Features4 weeks ago
Long Before His Time: The Death Of Jimi Hendrix
The peerless guitarist passed away on September 18, 1970, but his legacy is felt to this day.
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Features1 month ago
‘80’: B.B. King’s Birthday Party With Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Elton John, And More
As he became an octogenarian, B.B. released the all-star album featuring Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Elton John, Van Morrison, and many more.
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Features1 month ago
‘On Every Street’: The Studio Farewell Of Dire Straits
On September 9, 1991, the band released a new studio record for what turned out to be the last time.
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Features2 months ago
True Brothers: The Day Dire Straits Officially Conquered America
‘Brothers In Arms’ hit the top of the US album chart on August 31, 1985 and held sway for nine weeks.
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News2 months ago
Listen To ‘Sultans Of Swing’ From Mark Knopfler’s 2005 ‘Shangri-La’ Tour
The performance was part of the band's show in Salt Lake City, Utah and can now be bought digitally.
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Features2 months ago
Master Craftsman At Work: Mark Knopfler’s Finest Guitar Solos
Our choice of the most memorable guitar exploits of the world-famous British musician.
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Features2 months ago
‘Play Them Loud’: A Celebration Of Fabulous Fenders
A celebration of a unique instrument, in honor of 'Leo' Fender, born on August 10, 1909.
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Features2 months ago
The Best Guitarists Ever: 75 Legendary Musicians You Need To Know
From hard rockers to virtuoso jazzers, the best guitarists of all time represent a variety of sounds.
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News3 months ago
Mark Knopfler’s ‘The Studio Albums 1996-2007’ Coming To Vinyl And CD
The collection commemorates the 25th anniversary of Knopfler's debut solo studio release, 1996's 'Golden Heart.'
