Mark Knopfler

About Mark Knopfler

Singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist for the rock band Dire Straits, as well as a successful solo career.

Mark Freuder Knopfler is an English singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He is known as the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits. He pursued a solo career after leaving the group in 1987. Dire Straits reunited in early 1991, but disbanded again in 1995. He is currently a freelance solo artist. Knopfler was born in Glasgow, Scotland and grew up in Blyth, near Newcastle, England at the age of 7. After graduating from Leeds University and working for three years as a university professor, Knopfler co-founded Dire Straits with his younger brother, David Knopfler. The group has recorded six albums, including Brothers in Arms, one of the best-selling albums in history. After their disbandment in 1995, Knopfler began a solo career and produced 9 solo albums. He has composed and produced film scores for nine films, including Local Hero, Cal, The Princess Bride, Wag the Dog and Altamira.

Born	August 12, 1949, Glasgow, Scotland
Genres	Rock, roots rock, Celtic rock, blues rock, country rock
Occupation(s)	Film score composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, singer-songwriter
Associated acts	Dire Straits, The Notting Hillbillies, Chet Atkins, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, Sonny Landreth, Sting, Brewers Droop, James Taylor
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1965–present
Birth name	Mark Freuder Knopfler
Origin	Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Labels	Vertigo, Mercury, Warner Bros, Reprise, Verve, Virgin EMI, Blue Note

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Trivia

After being in the band Dire Straits, he started his solo career with the debut album Golden Heart. He was ranked 27th on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarist of All Time.

Mark Knopfler before fame

In 1973, he joined the band Brewers Doop. In 1977, he and his younger brother David Knopfler formed Dire Straits.

Achievement of Mark Knopfler

He began his solo career with the album Golden Heart, which he released after leaving the band Dire Straits. On Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time, he was ranked 27th.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$95 Million

Mark Knopfler family life

Kitty Aldridge, a British actress and writer, was his third wife. Joseph and Benji are his two boys, and Isabella and Katya are his two daughters.

Associations of Mark Knopfler

He's shared the stage with legends like Bob Dylan, BB King, and Eric Clapton.

Mark Knopfler Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Height	183 cm
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