Mark Knopfler Announces 2019 North American Summer Tour By Richard Bienstock published 22 October 18 The former Dire Straits frontman's new album, 'Down the Road Wherever,' is out November 16.
Listen to a New Song from Mark Knopfler, "Good On You Son" By Richard Bienstock published 19 September 18 The track will appear on the singer and guitarist's forthcoming album, 'Down the Road Wherever'
DSL Dire Straits Legacy to Embark on First U.S. Tour By Richard Bienstock published 29 August 18 Band featuring four former Dire Straits members will play the group's biggest hits.
Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Moody Blues Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2018 Inductees By Jackson Maxwell published 13 December 17
Dire Straits’ “Sultans of Swing” in the Styles of 12 Famous Guitarists By Christopher Scapelliti published 23 March 17 Back in 2015, guitarist Andre Antunes had a viral sensation with a video in which he copied the styles of 10 famous guitarists while soloing to Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.”
Mark Knopfler: “The Six Guitars That Defined My Career” By Chris Scapelliti published 12 December 16 In this clip from Sky Arts’ Guitar Stories series, Mark Knopfler shares the stories of his six favorite six-stringed instruments.
Gibson Custom Announces the Mark Knopfler 1958 Les Paul By Guitar World Staff published 18 November 16
Three Incredible Guitarists Play Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing" By Damian Fanelli published 12 August 16 Simply put, this professionally shotvideo—which was posted to YouTubeabout three years ago—shows three guitarmasters at work.
Mark Knopfler Discusses His '61 Strat and "Sultans of Swing" By Damian Fanelli published 12 August 16 “‘Sultans of Swing’ was originally written on a National Steel guitar in an open tuning, though I never performed it that way,” Dire Straits frontmanMark Knopfler told Guitar World several years ago.
Forgotten Guitar: Mark Knopfler’s Inspiration Behind Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing" By Jonathan Graham published 6 January 16
Exclusive Song Premiere: Mark Knopfler — "Got To Have Something" By Damian Fanelli published 3 September 13
Interview: Voice Teacher and Producer Peter Strobl Discusses Recording Mark Knopfler By Alison Richter published 27 August 12
So Far Away: Why Aren't Dire Straits in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? By Alex Rice published 16 October 11
Bob Dylan to Tour with Mark Knopfler This Fall By Josh Hart published 18 July 11 Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler will be teaming up for a tour of Europe this fall.
101 Amazing Licks - Lick 8 By Guitar World Editors published 14 March 07 A tasty pull-off motif inspired by the great Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits