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Hank Marvin – The Guitar Hero Who Inspired Mark Knopfler and a Generation of British Guitarists

August 7, 2026

Hank Marvin performing with his famous Fiesta Red Fender Stratocaster, a major influence on Mark Knopfler and British guitar music.

When people talk about the greatest British guitarists of all time, names such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, and Mark Knopfler usually dominate the ...

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Hank Marvin – The Guitar Hero Who Inspired Mark Knopfler and a Generation of British Guitarists

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