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Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler - Far Out Magazine

“The world’s second ugliest guitar solo,” according to Mark Knopfler

A scathing statement.

Elle Palmer
Apr 29, 2026
Mark Knopfler - Far Out Magazine

The 1982 guitar solo Mark Knopfler finds hardest to play: “A spiffy electric to that old war horse”

A master of the solo.

Callum MacHattie
Apr 27, 2026
Dire Straits - 1980s

The 1980 album that split up Dire Straits: “He couldn’t handle it”

A turning point.

Arun Starkey
Apr 25, 2026
Dire Straits - 1980s

The 1983 Dire Straits song that makes Mark Knopfler feel blessed: “People go bananas”

I wouldn’t ask for anything more than I’ve had.”

Kelly Murphy
Apr 23, 2026
Mark Knopfler - Dire Straits - Guitarist - 2001

The singer who finally made Mark Knopfler sound like he could carry a tune: “Halfway like a singer”

The comeback.

Callum MacHattie
Apr 19, 2026
Mark Knopfler - Dire Straits - Guitarist - 2001

The “genius” who shaped Mark Knopfler’s songwriting and why soul is more important than skill

An important inspiration.

Tom Phelan
Apr 14, 2026
Dire Straits - 1980s

The Dire Straits song where Mark Knopfler found his bliss: “Elements falling into place”

The music bouncing off each musician

Tim Coffman
Apr 11, 2026
Mark Knopfler - Dire Straits - Guitarist - 2001

Mark Knopfler’s favourite Dire Straits album: “The best”

The album is an unexpected choice.

Joe Taysom
Apr 5, 2026
Bob Dylan - Mark Knopfler - Split

“I’m bored with this”: Mark Knopfler’s difficult collaboration with Bob Dylan

“It was strange at times with Bob…”

Rachael Pimblett
Mar 27, 2026
The Deptford council estate that birthed Dire Straits

The Deptford council estate that birthed Dire Straits

Humble beginnings.

Tom Phelan
Mar 22, 2026
Going Home How Mark Knopfler captured the spirit of rural Scotland

‘Going Home’: How Mark Knopfler captured the spirit of rural Scotland

A beloved track…

Ben Forrest
Mar 20, 2026
Mark Knopfler - Dire Straits - Guitarist - 2001

“I don’t like my albums”: The only Dire Straits record Mark Knopfler can stand listening to

The one actually worth the replay factor.

Tim Coffman
Mar 17, 2026

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