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Mark Knopfler and his Collaborations With Other Musicians

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Say Mark Knopfler to most people and they will say Dire Straits, others will mention The Notting Hillbillies. But there have been a number of excellent collaborations between ...
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Four Kids, Two dogs, a Pub and a Guitar – John Illsley

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67 years old co-founder and ex-member of Dire Straits John Illsley said that his perfect weekend is being in his country pub making music and recovering from cancer ...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Dire Straits

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After Mark Knopfler decided to go solo, before their breaking up for good 22 years ago – Dire Straits as long as they were two decades together were ...
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Back In 1984 With Hal Lindes Short Interview

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Orginally published in The Georgia Straight, April 6, 1984 – By Steve Newton.   Stepping out of nowhere into one of the world’s most popular bands in the ...
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Mark Knopfler – Tauron Arena Kraków (Photos)

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One of the best guitarists of all time and a true legend Mark Knopfler – before 2 years ago had a concert at Tauron Arena Krakow in Poland ...
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11 Minutes Studio Clip – “Get Lucky” Behind The Scenes

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Today on the official Mark Knopfler YouTube channel we have an amazing video clip behind the scenes about Get Lucky. Mark and Chuck Ainlay give a fascinating insight ...
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A Night in London + Mark Knopfler Best Guitar Solo of all Time (Video)

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Mark Knopfler was the icon of Dire Straits, everyone know that. He has made a concert in London many years ago, where he perform all Dire Straits songs. ...
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38 years ago – Dire Straits Kick Off Their First Tour

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38 years ago Dire Straits on 23 February 1979 – they made first tour of the United States and Canada, opens at the Paradise Club in Boston. The ...
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Dire Straits And Their Early Success 1980-1984

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In 1980 Dire Straits were nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for “Sultans of Swing”. ...
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History of Dire Straits 1977 – 1979 And First Two Albums

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1977 is the year when brothers Mark and David Knopfler and friends John Illsley and Pick Withers formed one of the greatest bands in the world – Dire ...
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