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Mark Knopfler says the lack of a guitar amp growing up helped him develop his now-iconic fingerpicking style

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future / Joby Sessions Mark Knopfler says he developed his now-iconic fingerpicking ...
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Mark Knopfler’s now-famous guitar sound on one of Dire Straits’ biggest hits was all down to dumb luck

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Phil Dent/Redferns Mark Knopfler has been celebrated for his guitar tone since Dire ...
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Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler to auction some of his guitars

Estimated sale prices range from 300 pounds ($375) for an electric-acoustic mandolin to 500,000 pounds ($625,000) for a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard with a cherry red sunburst finish. The 1983 Les ...
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Mark Knopfler Unites Guitar Heroes Supergroup for Charity Single

Mark Knopfler has announced a new recording of “Going Home (Theme from Local Hero)” with his Guitar Heroes, an unprecedented supergroup of the world’s biggest rockstars and instrumental virtuosos.
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Mark Knopfler Set to Release Supergroup Track Featuring Nearly 60 Guitar Heroes, Rock Stars and Country Legends

Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is set to release a new recording of his 1983 “Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero” featuring nearly 60 top artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Pete ...
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Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler to auction some of his guitars

LONDON -- — Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is auctioning off some “old friends” -- 120 of his guitars and amps at Christie’s auction house in London on Jan. 31, 2024, The Associated Press ...