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Mark Knopfler donates signed Fender Stratocaster to Streets of London's #ComeOnHome prize draw

By Sam Roche

The draw – which also features items from Coldplay, Liam Gallagher, The 1975 and more – seeks to provide funding for those experiencing homelessness in the English capital

Stagehand is running a gear giveaway for COVID-19 relief

Mark Knopfler’s signed Strat, Eric Clapton’s autographed Martin and more raffled to support COVID-19 relief

By Richard Bienstock

UK Charity Stagehand has launched the massive prize draw campaign to assist out-of-work production staff and stage crews

Mark Knopfler performs live

Mark Knopfler’s 2019 guitar rig has been revealed

By Michael Astley-Brown

Guitar tech Glenn Saggers lifts the lid on Dire Straits icon’s setup

Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler perform Cocaine in 1988

By Damian Fanelli

An inspired, guest-star filled performance

Hear Mark Knopfler's isolated guitar from Sultans of Swing

By Guitar World Staff

Sorry for yet another isolated guitar track, but we couldn't let this one go by. You'll agree when you start listening to it

Mark Knopfler Using Kemper Profiling Amps for His Onstage Sound

By Richard Bienstock

The Dire Straits legend has gone digital for his new tour in support of 'Down the Road Wherever.'

Mark Knopfler Demonstrates His Acoustic Fingerstyle Technique

By Guitar World Staff

Mark Knopfler shares some insight into his flatpicking and fingerstyle techniques.

How to Play Mark Knopfler-Style Guitar

By Billy Saefong

Even though it often looks and sounds simple, imitating Mark Knopfler’s playing style is much easier said than done.

Stolen Fender Stratocaster Signed by Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Others Recovered after Gary Moore’s Son Spots Instrument on eBay

By Danny Young

The instrument is scheduled to be auctioned at Bonhams on December 11.

Mark Knopfler Shares New Song, "Back On the Dance Floor"

By Richard Bienstock

The former Dire Straits frontman's new album, 'Down the Road Wherever,' is out November 16.

Mark Knopfler Announces 2019 North American Summer Tour

By Richard Bienstock

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

The track will appear on the singer and guitarist's forthcoming album, 'Down the Road Wherever'

The 10 Greatest Steinberger Moments

By Tom Gilbert

Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins Tear It Up in 1987

By Guitar World Staff

These Are 10 of the World’s Wealthiest Guitarists

By Christopher Scapelliti

In a new article, Total Guitar counted down the 10 wealthiest guitar players in the magazine’s home country, the U.K.

Bon Jovi Leads 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Fan Vote

By Jackson Maxwell

Tommy Emmanuel Announces 'Accomplice One' Duets Album

By Jackson Maxwell

Dan Auerbach Premieres Video for "Shine On Me," Featuring Mark Knopfler

By Guitar World Staff

The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach will release Waiting on aSong, his second solo album, June 2 via his new label, Easy Eye Sound.

Dire Straits’ “Sultans of Swing” in the Styles of 12 Famous Guitarists

By Christopher Scapelliti

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.”

Pieta Brown and Mark Knopfler Team Up for "Street Tracker"

By Damian Fanelli

Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of"Street Tracker," a new song byPieta Brown featuring Mark Knopfler.