Mark Knopfler

Bio

Mark Knopfler (born 12 August 1949) is a British guitarist, singer-songwriter and record producer. He first gained prominence as the frontman of the rock band Dire Straits, whose 1985 album Brothers in Arms became one of the best-selling records of all time. After the band disbanded in 1995, Knopfler launched a successful solo career, releasing a series of critically acclaimed albums that blend rock, folk, blues and country influences. In addition to his own work, he has produced and performed on numerous projects for other artists and composed several film soundtracks.