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Mark Freuder Knopfler OBE (born 12 August 1949) is a British guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits from 1977 to 1988, and from 1990 to 1995.
The Mark Knopfler discography consists of recordings by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, not including his work with Dire Straits. Knopfler began recording apart from Dire Straits in 1983, when he released his first soundtrack album Local Hero.
Dec 31, 2023 · One song that has always held a special place in my heart is “Sailing to Philadelphia” by Mark Knopfler, particularly the live version performed at Massey Hall in Toronto. This song, with its evocative lyrics and haunting melody, encapsulates the spirit of adventure and the pursuit of dreams.
Sailing to Philadelphia is the second solo studio album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on 25 September 2000 [1] by Vertigo Records internationally, and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. [2] .
Feb 18, 2024 · Dire Straits in 1978: (clockwise from top left) Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, Pick Withers, David Knopfler (Image credit: Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns) Traveling on the Tube to his own arena gig seems like a very Mark Knopfler thing to do. The Glasgow-born, Newcastle-raised 69-year-old is the least starry megastar you’ll ever meet.
Sep 26, 2023 · Mark Knopfler hit a particularly rich seam when he released his second LP in his own name, ‘Sailing To Philadelphia,’ on September 26, 2000.
Apr 17, 2015 · At 10.10pm on October 9, 1992, Mark Knopfler bid goodnight to 40,000 people and walked off stage in Zaragoza, Spain. It was the last time he did so as the singer, guitarist and undisputed leader of Dire Straits.
