Mark Knopfler
Born | August 12, 1949 |
Hometown | Glasgow, Scotland |
Net worth | $105 million |
Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
Spouse | Kitty Aldridge |
Children | Benji Knopfler, Katya Ruby Rose Knopfler, Joseph Knopfler, Isabella Knopfler |
Parents | Erwin Knopfler, Louisa Mary |
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Duane Eddy Dies: Influential ‘Rebel Rouser’ & ‘Peter Gunn’ Guitarist Was 86
- Duane Eddy, the twangy, Grammy-winning rock guitarist who had Top 10 instrumental hits including “Rebel Rouser” and “Forty Miles of Bad Road” and scored with a version of Henry Mancini’s “Peter Gunn,” died Wednesday of cancer at a hospital in Franklin, TN, his wife Deed Abbate told The Associated Press. He had turned 86 last …
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Mark Knopfler goes Celtic western, English Teacher produce a striking debut – the week’s best albums
Mark Knopfler is the man who walked away. The cover of the 74-year-old singer-songwriter’s 10th solo album, One Deep River, depicts the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle. Back in 1973, Knopfler quit his job, left his wife, and crossed that bridge on the way to London to join a band.
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Mark Knopfler's latest album is all guitars, stories and warmth
Mark Knopfler usually keeps a low profile in public. Yet, the former Dire Straits frontman never fails to cause a buzz when a live gig or event is on the cards. The same was true in February, when 120 of his guitars were auctioned at Christie’s in London and fetched more than $10 million. Naturally, Knopfler did not part with all of his precious guitars as many still feature on his brand-new album "One Deep River" and some new guitars as well. His last album "Down The Road Wherever" was released
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Mark Knopfler Gathers Every Guitar God for New Animated Video
"Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)” features Jeff Beck's final recording and contributions by Bruce Springsteen, David Gilmour, Slash, Ronnie Wood, Joan Jett, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, and Sting
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AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Is Starring In A New Documentary Series
While late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott is getting his own biopic, the iconic Aussie rockers’ current lead singer Brian Johnson has just scored a new documentary series. Johnson is teaming up with guitarist, singer and songwriter Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits for six part doco series entitled Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends, which will follow the pair […] The post AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Is Starring In A New Documentary Series appeared first on Music Feeds.
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Mark Knopfler Unites 54 of the Greatest Guitar Players for Epic Charity Song: Stream
The new recording of Going Home (Theme from Local Hero)" features David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Slash, Alex Lifeson, Tony Iommi, and plenty more. Mark Knopfler Unites 54 of the Greatest Guitar Players for Epic Charity Song: Stream Jon Hadusek
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AC/DC’s Brian Johnson and Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler Star in New Docuseries
Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends will be available via Sky Arts, Freeview, and NOW. AC/DC’s Brian Johnson and Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler Star in New Docuseries Jon Hadusek
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Newcastle beats Wolves for first EPL home win since December. Rock star Knopfler on hand
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe managed to get a tune out of his team in front of rock star Mark Knopfler in a 3-0 English Premier League win over Wolverhampton, whose three-game winning run came to an end on Saturday. Knopfler, the frontman of Dire Straits, was at St. James’ Park to unveil a charity recording of the theme from Local Hero — the song to which the Magpies run out. Howe came up with the perfect game-plan, sucking Wolves in by allowing them possession and then hitting them on the bre
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Mark Knopfler sees Eddie Howe get a tune out of Newcastle against Wolves
The Magpies had not won a league game at St James’ Park since December 16.
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Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection Fetches $11.2 Million At Christie's Auction
Most people don't get money for nothing, but some people were fortunate enough to snag a Mark Knopfler guitar at auction — and it's sure to appreciate in value. Christie's sold the Mark Knopfler Guitar Collection at a live six-hour auction in January in London. The collection brought in a total of $11.2 million. More than 2,300 registrants from 61 countries — 84% of whom were new to Christie's — attended the auction where 100% of the collection sold. Don't Miss: Discover why high-profile names l
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Mark Knopfler Set to Release Supergroup Track Featuring Nearly 60 Guitar Heroes, Rock Stars and Country Legends
The nine-minute re-recording of the theme from 1983's "Local Hero" features a staggering array of stars and benefits teen cancer research The post Mark Knopfler Set to Release Supergroup Track Featuring Nearly 60 Guitar Heroes, Rock Stars and Country Legends appeared first on TheWrap.
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