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Documentary: Inside the Songs, Stories and Inspiration Behind the Album “Tracker” by Mark Knopfler

March 31, 2017

Mark Knopfler Tracker documentary at British Grove Studios

In March 2015, Mark Knopfler released “Tracker“, his eighth solo studio album and another important chapter in a career built around storytelling, guitar playing, and an endless curiosity ...

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Documentary: Inside the Songs, Stories and Inspiration Behind the Album “Tracker” by Mark Knopfler

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Documentary: Mark Knopfler – “A Life in Songs” – From Journalism to Dire Straits and “Making Movies” (Part Two)

100 Years of Gibson Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars – The Story Behind a Century of Sound

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

The Story Behind Dire Straits’ First RIAA Gold Award for Communiqué in 1979

Happy 77th Birthday, Mark Knopfler! Celebrating 77 Years of a Guitar Legend

Mark Knopfler, Elton John, Sting and Larry Adler – A Rare Photo from 1994

The Beauty of Dolby Atmos – How Guy Fletcher Rediscovered Dire Straits in Three Dimensions

Dire Straits on French TV in 1978 – Mark Knopfler Explains His Unique Guitar Style

Dire Straits Live in San Antonio 1985 – The “Secrets in the Closet” Bootleg (Story)

Listen to “Midnight Highway Blues” – An AI Tribute Inspired by Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler

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

Why Mark Knopfler Retired from Touring and Chose a Different Life?

Mark Knopfler’s Simple Guitar Tip: “Stop Associating Emotion With Tension”

Why Mark Knopfler Gave “Private Dancer” to Tina Turner Instead of Recording It Himself

John Illsley Announces November 2026 Italy Tour with Guitarist Andrea Valeri

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