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Mark Knopfler says three bouts of COVID have stunted his abilities – but he'll get over it
“You develop lazy techniques. I’m forever doing that. It wouldn’t make a teacher very happy.” Mark Knopfler says he wouldn't be able to play some of Brothers In Arms right now
Mark Knopfler says it's “awkward” to be called a guitar god and tells who deserves the title
He says he’s “gotten away with murder” across his career and points to the true unsung heroes of the guitar scene
Mark Knopfler on the guitar solo he calls even better than Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing"
He says the track, penned for a British comedy film, puts the emphasis on the most important thing every guitar solo needs
Mark Knopfler’s now-famous guitar sound on one of Dire Straits’ biggest hits was all down to dumb luck
Brothers in Arms producer Neil Dorfsman made the revelation in a TikTok video shared on the band's account
Mark Knopfler grew up wanting to be like Jimi Hendrix. He's revealed the guitarist who changed his mind
He admits playing with a pick is “faster and louder,” but he's created his finest music without one
Mark Knopfler called it his most challenging Dire Straits song to perform
The guitarist once said "Having good chops definitely helps, but it’s not the whole story.” This revelation proves it
David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
Behold the genius of Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more — as voted by the readers of Guitar Player
Ten Mind-Blowing Rock Guitar Solos Every Player Needs to Know About
From Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Slash, here are some of the greatest rock guitar solos ever committed to record
