Historical Figure
Mark Knopfler
b. 1949
Scottish musician (born 1949)
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Birth
1949 August 12, 1949 →Biography
Mark Freuder Knopfler OBE is a British musician. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits from 1977 to 1995, and he is one of the two members who stayed throughout the band's existence, along with the bassist John Illsley. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. After Dire Straits dissolved, he pursued a solo career and is now an independent artist.
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Scottish-English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Dire Straits and The Notting Hillbillies)
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