Money For Nothing had an intro lifted from another famous ’80s hit, and as Knopfler recalls: “I’d seen The Police on the MTV ...

Mark Knopfler was a unique force in the 1970s. Emerging as an unexpected presence during a strange in-between era without any major explosive acts leading the way, Dire Straits managed to popularise ...

The guitarist was at his peak with Dire Straits when Dylan hired him to produce 'Infidels,' the celebrated album that marked ...

Brothers in Arms,’ the album that consolidated and ended the band, turns 40 and is being reissued as a luxury item. Its ...

"I was talking with Kurt, and he said, You should join my band." The night that Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon, ...

Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler has opened up on his views about Brexit and claimed the decision to leave the EU has come at a price for musicians and their passions. Knopfler is often cited as ...

As lead guitarist and singer with Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler has been one of the world’s most high-profile artists since Sultans Of Swing captivated listeners back in 1977. A few years later in ...

Bob Dylan invited Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler to collaborate in the early 1980s, but neither artist was prepared for the other's workflow.

TASS/. Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler has put more than 120 guitars and amplifiers from his collection up for sale at Christie’s in London, the auction house announced. "Renowned for his distinct ...

Track features Eric Clapton, Brian May, Bruce Springsteen and Joe Walsh, among many others, plus the final recording Jeff Beck made.

In this short film Mark, Chuck, Guy Fletcher, Glen, Danny and all the band give the back-story behind the writing and recording of Mark’s fifth solo album. This album entered the Billboard ...

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions In a very relaxed and conversational interview Mark Knopfler takes us through the stages of his evolving acoustic style, from strumming to finger picking.