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“I Was Doing Things With My Fingers That I Couldn't Do With a Pick”: Mark Knopfler on His World-Famous Picking Technique By Rod Brakes, Dan Forte, Joel A. Siegel published 27 July 22 The Dire Straits guitarist explains how he developed his unique style.