Mark Knopfler

Christie’s is delighted to announce the auction of guitars from the personal collection of Mark Knopfler, the frontman of the iconic British rock band, Dire Straits. Comprising more than 120 …
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This gold disc award for the Notting HiIlbillies album Missing … Presumed Having A Good Time was given by Brendan to a good friend who has decided to accept a private sale …
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‘We’re bidding goodbye to an old friend: Mike Henderson, bluesman extraordinaire and one of the founding members of bluegrass group The SteelDrivers. Mike was an extraordinary talent: as at home …
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Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992 is out November 3rd (UK/ROW). US date soon to be announced.  Featuring remastered, extended, and unreleased recordings from some of their most coveted live albums …
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‘It’s a sad farewell to old friend in song Brendan Croker who has succumbed to leukaemia. You’ll probably read more about Brendan in obituaries soon. He was a true artist …
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‘It’s time to bid a sad farewell to our friend Jimmy Buffett who passed away last week.Jimmy and his band were a pleasure to be around and I’m sure they’ll …
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‘A sad farewell to our old friend Jack Sonni, whom I met when he was working at Rudy’s Music Stop on 48th St. Jack was a genuine guitar enthusiast who …
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Mark’s next solo album will be released in 2024.

‘A sad farewell salute to Robbie Robertson. I loved The Band from their earliest days. Robbie’s talents and his love for the music were always in evidence.’ – MK

Watch and learn to play the unmistakable opening riff of ‘Money For Nothing’, with guitar player and teacher, Pavel Fomenkov. For more Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits guitar tutorial videos, …
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