August 12, 2026, marks a very special day for music fans around the world. Mark Knopfler celebrates his 77th birthday, and generations of ...
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The history of the electric guitar is filled with legendary players, iconic instruments, and innovative builders. Wayne Charvel was one of the people ...
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What if a guitar could be made almost entirely from metal? For artist and YouTube creator Burls Art, that question became the starting ...
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Mark Knopfler recently shared a fascinating photograph from one of the most remarkable recording sessions of his career. The image captures Mark Knopfler ...
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Music can change when we hear it from a different perspective! For Guy Fletcher, longtime Dire Straits keyboard player, musician, producer, and engineer, ...
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Some musicians perform on the world’s biggest stages. Others create unforgettable musical moments in the middle of a busy street. Joe Moraya is one ...
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In October 1978, Dire Straits were still at the beginning of their remarkable journey. Their debut album had only recently introduced the band ...
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The 1985 Brothers in Arms era remains one of the most exciting periods in Dire Straits history. After the release of Brothers in ...
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What happens when you drill dozens of holes into an acoustic guitar? For Austrian guitarist Bernth Brodträger, the answer is surprisingly musical. Known ...
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What can you make with 1,000 empty aluminum cans? For YouTuber and luthier Burls Art, the answer is simple: a fully playable electric ...
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The influence of Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler continues to inspire musicians, producers, and guitar enthusiasts around the world. Even decades after many ...
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The music of Dire Straits continues to inspire musicians, producers, and fans around the world. While countless guitarists have recorded their own versions ...
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When people talk about the greatest British guitarists of all time, names such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, and ...
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