David Knopfler

Born: 1952-12-27

David Knopfler (born 27 December 1952) is a British singer-songwriter. He was born in Scotland and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, from the age of two. Together with his older brother Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers, he founded the rock band Dire Straits in 1977, serving as rhythm guitarist on their first two albums. After quitting the band, Knopfler embarked upon a solo career as a recording artist. Knopfler initially created smaller record labels, publishing companies, and indie labels. Photo credit: By <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Rs-foto" title="User:Rs-foto">Rs-foto</a> - <span class="int-own-work" lang="en">Own work</span>, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link


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Dire Straits: Sultans of Swing, The Very Best of Dire Straits

as Self
Released: 1998-08-01

Sultans of swing - Lady writer - Romeo and Juliet - Tunnel of love - Private investigations -...

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Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979

as vocals, guitar
Released: 1979-02-16

A classic early live show from Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, performed in Germany in 1979. ...

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Arena: Dire Straits

as Self
Released: 1980-12-22

Arena cameras were on hand to film the return of Dire Straits from their triumphant 1980...

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ZDF-Fernsehgarten

as Self
First aired: 1986-06-29

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Rockpalast

as uncredited
First aired: 1974-10-04

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