Mark Knopfler

‘Today marks a sad farewell to Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains.  Paddy was great company and a force of nature in Irish music, with all the energy and talent required …
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Following the release of Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 1996-2007,  the four-track single, What It Is, is now available for streaming, featuring three songs that have never before been available …
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In My Life in Dire Straits, John Illsley – founding member, bassist and mainstay – evokes the spirit of the times and tells the story of one of the great live …
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‘Yesterday marks another sad farewell, to Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones. A great band so often has a great drummer who’s individuality and style play an essential part in …
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‘It’s a sad farewell to Don Everly today. The Everly Brothers made many of the first records I fell head over heels in love with. I must have been about …
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To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Mark’s debut solo release Golden Heart in 1996, a new box set, Mark Knopfler – The Studio Albums 1996-2007, will be released on 1st October Worldwide, and 10th …
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Mark will be featured speaking about the recording of Brothers In Arms in ‘Under The Volcano’ – a new documentary about Sir George Martin’s AIR Studios in Montserrat, where some …
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Mark has donated a signed 2011 Fender Signature Stratocaster in aid of the Streets of London #ComeOnHome fundraiser.

Zoe’s Place raffles – the winners BIA half speed vinyl album signed by Mark and Guy raised£477 for Zoe’s Place. Congratulations to winner Isabella Lfrom Italy. John Illsley Gold Disc …
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Mark’s original score for the beloved film, ’The Princess Bride’, has been newly orchestrated and will have its world premiere on 31st July at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. …
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