The story of Mark Knopfler’s music does not begin with Dire Straits. Before the band became one of the biggest names in rock, Knopfler spent years searching for his ...
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Few acoustic guitars have played such an important role in the history of popular music as Gibson flat-top guitars. For an entire century, these instruments have accompanied blues ...
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Some photographs capture a moment in music history before anyone realizes how important that moment will become. For Dire Straits fans, a series of rare black-and-white photographs from ...
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The early history of Dire Straits is filled with important milestones. Before Brothers in Arms transformed the band into a global phenomenon, Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, David Knopfler, ...
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August 12, 2026, marks a very special day for music fans around the world. Mark Knopfler celebrates his 77th birthday, and generations of listeners continue to celebrate the ...
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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 alongside Elton John and Sting, ...
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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, Dolby Atmos has opened a ...
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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 to the world, while “Sultans ...
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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 Arms, the band was playing ...
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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 of their most famous recordings, ...
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