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Mark Knopfler
Born: Aug 12, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland
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Genre: Country
Styles: Folk-Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Adult Contemporary, Film Music
Biography: Mark Knopfler is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. His group, Dire Straits, was formed in London in 1977 and went on to become an international success after the release of its debut album in 1978. Though it began as a group with a permanent lineup led by Knopfler, in its first few years ...Read full biography
Local Hero
Local Hero
Released: 1983
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler's intricate, introspective fingerpicked guitar stylings make a perfect musical complement to the wistful tone of Bill Forsyth's comedy film, Local Hero. This album was ...Read full review
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride
Released: 1987
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
Mark Knopfler's original music for The Princess Bride utilizes dreamy washes of synthesizers overlayed with warm acoustic instruments and hints of percussion. It's a great formula, often drifting through ...Read full review
More Mark Knopfler albums: Main Albums (15), Compilations (2), Singles & EPs (12), DVD/Video (1), Others (1)
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