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Retro Article: Rare Dire Straits Photos from Tramshed 1977 – Mark Knopfler Before the Famous Red Stratocaster

August 14, 2026
Dire Straits performing at Tramshed Woolwich in 1977
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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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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.
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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 Mark Knopfler usually dominate the ...
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For The Streets of London – Mark Knopfler Has Donated 2011 Signed Fender Stratocaster

June 13, 2021
For The Streets of London – Mark Knopfler Has Donated 2011 Signed Fender Stratocaster
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On 12th June 2021, Mark Knopfler has donated a signed 2011 Fender Signature Stratocaster guitar in aid of the Streets of London – ‘Come On Home’ fundraiser campaign. ...
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Win Mark Knopfler’s Signed Stratocaster Guitar

December 12, 2020
Win Mark Knopfler’s Signed Stratocaster Guitar
Blog Guitar Stories
Once again our hero Mark Knopfler is a part of a humanitarian organization. Namely, he put his 2013 Red Fender Stratocaster on auction and raising money for the ...
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Clapton’s 1954 Fender Stratocaster Is On Auction for a $1 Million

December 2, 2020
Clapton’s 1954 Fender Stratocaster Is On Auction for a $1 Million
Guitar Stories
Eric Clapton’s historic owned, stage played, and studio used “Slowhand” 1954 sunburst Fender Stratocaster electric guitar is up for auction. The rare non-tremolo Sunburst model was Clapton’s main ...
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