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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“News” is the second track on Dire Straits’ second studio album, Communiqué, released in 1979. Written by Mark Knopfler, the song combines vivid storytelling with subtle social commentary, ...
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On July 9, 1977, Dire Straits had their first ever gig as a band at a punk festival in Deptford. At the time they went by the name ...
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On February 10, 1986, Joan Armatrading presented the award for ‘Best British Group’ to Dire Straits at The BRIT Awards. The venue was located in the Grosvenor House ...
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On March 4, 2020, Mark Knopfler had his first series on the radio and premiere show on Volume Channel 106. He celebrated his love of radio, influential artists ...
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The legendary musician, guitar hero, and co-owner, Eric Clapton explains his love for the long-established country clothing retailer Cordings of Piccadilly, London and his mission to preserve British ...
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In 1985 Dire Straits started their Brothers in Arms World Tour which was also called Alchemy Live, because the album that accompanied the tour was Alchemy Live. The ...
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The video below is a full video in length of 5-minutes-and-41-seconds, where you can listen to the two amazing and legendary solos by David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler. ...
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“Old Love” by Eric Clapton is one of the most emotional songs in his catalog. Released in 1989 on the album Journeyman, the song was co-written by Eric ...
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Next year, with a special show in London, UK, Eric Clapton, and the friends will play a tribute show to Ginger Baker. Namely, Clapton, these days announced plans ...
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