Mark Knopfler
Mark Freuder Knopfler OBE ( NOP-flər; born 12 August 1949) is a British singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He became known as the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits. He pursued a solo career after leaving the band in 1987. Dire Straits reunited in early 1991, but dissolved again in 1995. He is now an independent solo artist.
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| Full name at birth | Mark Freuder Knopfler
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| Claim to fame | Dire Straits
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| Date of birth | 5 August 1949
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| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland
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| Height | 6' (183 cm)
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| Net worth | $95,000,000 USD
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- His song "Private Dancer" was recorded by Tina Turner.
- Fender has a signature stratocaster named after him: Fender Mark Knopfler Stratocaster ®. They come only in candy red and with Mark`s signature on the headstock.
- With his band Dire Straits won Grammys in the following categories: "Money for Nothing" (Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocal) (1985); "Brothers in Arms" (Best Music Video, Short Form) (1986).
- Dire Straits won the British Phonographic Industry Award for British Group in 1983.
- Dire Straits` "Brothers in Arms" won the British Phonographic Industry Award for British Album in 1987.
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- Albums (100) keyboard_arrow_right
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