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The Guitar Ninja – Joe Moraya Plays Dire Straits “Sultans of Swing” on The Streets of Lima, Peru

August 10, 2026
Joe Moraya playing Sultans of Swing on a Yamaha Silent Guitar in Lima
Guitar Stories
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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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.
Blog Guitar Stories
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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Solo of The Day – ‘Atlantis’ by the Shadows in Performance by Giulio Cattarini – Mark Knopfler Version on Squier Custom White Telecaster

April 26, 2021
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Fan Club
Our dear fan and follower Giulio Cattarini who lives and works in Trieste, Italy, is back again with another amazing solo video. Namely, this time he made a ...
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‘Apache’ – Guitar Lesson Solo Tutorial – The Shadows – Hank Marvin

July 28, 2020
‘Apache’ – Guitar Lesson Solo Tutorial – The Shadows – Hank Marvin
Guitar Stories
Our dear friend and YouTuber Andy Crowley is back again with us with another video lesson. This time he will show you how to learn to play ‘Apache’ ...
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Documentary: Mark Knopfler – “A Life in Songs” – The Story Behind Music and Guitar Style (Part One)

September 1, 2017
Mark Knopfler A Life in Songs documentary
Blog Documentaries
Before Mark Knopfler became the voice and guitar player of Dire Straits, he was a young musician growing up in Newcastle and discovering the sounds that would shape ...
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