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The Ragpicker's Dream - Studio album by Mark Knopfler.
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Mark Knopfler: “My First Electric Guitar Had to Be Red Because of Hank Marvin”

A big part of the songs on Mark Knopfler’s 2002 album The Ragpicker’s Dream was inspired by the struggles of itinerant working-class people. Each Mark Knopfler album contains ...
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“Madonna’s Daughter” – David & Mark Knopfler Live in Sanremo 1984

Release is the first solo album by David Knopfler released in 1983 after he left Dire Straits. This album was released in 1983 on the Peach River and ...
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Mark Knopfler On Bob Dylan Being a Major Songwriting Influence

Mark Knopfler’s ‘The British Grove Broadcast’ series features the esteemed guitarist and songwriter playing his favorite music in a wide range of genres. Broadcaster SiriusXM has shared a ...
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Happy Birthday to the Keyboardist Alan Clark!

On this day is born one of the ex-members of Dire Straits – Alan Clark. Alan Clark today is celebrating his 68th birthday. He is a musician and ...
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John Illsley Is Back On the Road This March with a New Tour 2020

John Illsley is back again on the road with his new run across the United Kingdom. He is starting with his March Tour for 2020 on 11 March, ...
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Full Interview with David Knopfler for Heartlands Tour 2020

This blog-post is dedicated to David Knopfler and his interview for his Heartland Tour 2020. The interview was made by Dirk Ballarin (the manager of David Knopfler), and ...
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Mark Knopfler to Host The British Grove Broadcast – Exclusive New Show on SiriusXM’s Volume Channel

Songwriter, guitarist, film composer, and record producer Mark Knopfler will soon be hitting the SirisuXM airwaves with The British Grove Broadcast on Volume (Ch. 106). Broadcasting from his ...
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Alan Clark Speaks About the MTV Video Music Awards

A few days ago, the ex-member from Dire Straits and keyboardist Alan Clark published a video on his YouTube Channel where he speaks about the “stolen” MTV video ...
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Mark Knopfler Talks About His Solo Album ‘Get Lucky’

Mark Knopfler Talks About His Solo Album ‘Get Lucky’ The British rock band, Dire Straits was one of the greatest rock groups of all time from the 1970s ...
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Live Rock History – The Guitar Heroes & Guitar Solos

If you look back at the history of the Rock N’ Roll, you can see so many guitar heroes with their amazing and historical performances all around the ...
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