Some musicians perform on the world’s biggest stages. Others create unforgettable musical moments in the middle of a busy street. Joe Moraya is one of those musicians. The Peruvian ...
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Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
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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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 decades, Mark Knopfler traveled the world, performing for millions of fans with Dire Straits and later as a solo artist. From intimate theaters to sold-out arenas and ...
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Great music has the power to define unforgettable moments—not only on concert stages but also on the big screen. Just as Mark Knopfler’s soundtrack for Local Hero became ...
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Every guitarist has that one song that changes everything. For John Bohlinger, professional guitarist, Nashville session musician, television host, and longtime correspondent for Premier Guitar—that song was Dire Straits’ ...
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Many guitarists spend years searching for the perfect tone, faster technique, or more expressive solos. However, according to Mark Knopfler, one of the biggest obstacles to becoming a ...
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Sometimes the best travel memories are the ones you never plan. For one Dire Straits fan, an ordinary Sunday morning in London turned into an unforgettable experience after unexpectedly ...
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