British singer-songwriter
Born: August 12, 1949
Mark Knopfler, born on August 12, 1949, is a British musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the iconic rock band Dire Straits. Knopfler’s distinctive fingerpicking guitar style and heartfelt lyrics became synonymous with the band’s success.
Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, Knopfler began his musical journey as a journalist and teacher. He co-founded Dire Straits in 1977, and the band’s self-titled debut album in 1978 catapulted them to international fame with hits like “Sultans of Swing.” Throughout the 1980s, Dire Straits released acclaimed albums such as “Brothers in Arms,” featuring the chart-topping single “Money for Nothing.”
After Dire Straits disbanded in the 1990s, Knopfler embarked on a successful solo career, exploring diverse musical genres including folk, country, and Celtic influences. He released several well-received albums like “Golden Heart,” “Sailing to Philadelphia,” and “Privateering.”
Mark Knopfler’s musical prowess earned him numerous awards and accolades, and he remains an influential figure in the world of rock music. His distinctive guitar sound and heartfelt songwriting have left an indelible mark on the music industry, making him a beloved and respected artist among fans and peers alike.
Mark Knopfler’s 5 most popular quotes
- There’s so many different worlds, so many different suns. And we have just one world, but we live in different ones.
- I don’t like definitions, but if there is a definition of freedom, it would be when you have control over your reality to transform it, to change it, rather than having it imposed upon you. You can’t really ask for more than.
- I just want to be able to play and make people feel good with what I do. When you’re thinking that way, anything can happen. And, usually, what happens is good.
- The music you make is shaped by what you play it on … if you feel that you’re not getting enough out of a song, change the instrument – go from an acoustic to an electric or vice versa, or try an open tuning … do something to shake it up.
- Juliet, when we made love, you used to cry. You said, “I love you like the stars above, I’ll love you ’til I die”. There’s a place for us, you know the movie song. When you gonna realize it was just that the time was wrong, Juliet?
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