Mark Knopfler

Farewell to Sir Stirling Moss, a great man and at all times a great sportsman. He is an inspiration to the rest of us in these tough times. – MK …
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Today I am so sad to learn of the loss of John Prine. His songs, full of humour, honesty and humanity, will endure in our affection always. – MK

A message from Mark: I’m thinking of everyone as we navigate these difficult times. They will pass, as they always do. I aim to be back in the studio recording …
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2019 has been a record-breaking year for Mark….. His first stage musical collaboration, with Bill Forsyth, based on the iconic Scottish film ‘Local Hero’, debuted in Edinburgh. His first ever …
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Can everyone keep an eye out for any of these guitars being offered for sale – they were stolen recently in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. – 1969 Gibson Les Paul …
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Check out the great DTRW merchandise items for sale in the markknopfler.com shop.

Mark is featured on The Hard Way, a track from  Pieta Brown’s forth-coming new album, Freeway, out September 20th. Listen  

‘For me to want to reread a book straight away it has to have bowled me over. You might think I’m biased because I’m related to the author but I …
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Mark is featured on the front cover of the September issue of Guitar Player. Check the seven-page interview on pages 36 – 43 inclusive.

A remastered Collector’s Edition of Local Hero will be released on September 2nd.