Mark Freuder Knopfler (born 12 August 1949) is a British musician. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits from 1977 to 1995, and he is one of the two members who stayed throughout the band's existence, along with the bassist John Illsley. After Dire Straits dissolved, he pursued a solo career and is now an independent artist. Knopfler was born in Glasgow, and was raised in Newcastle. After graduating from the University of... [more on Wikipedia]
Mark Knopfler began charting in 1983 with Going Home (Theme from The Local Hero).The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries.
Top songs: #1: Darling Pretty - #2: Boom Like That - #3: Cannibals - #4: Going Home (Theme from The Local Hero) - #5: Why Aye Man
Deep Dish vs. Dire Straits • Dire Straits • Ferry Aid • Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris • The Notting Hillbillies • Willy DeVille & Mark Knopfler
has sibling David Knopfler
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