Mark Knopfler
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Mark Knopfler says three bouts of COVID have stunted his abilities – but he'll get over it
By Phil Weller published
“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 on the guitar he is “never without” — and the rock legend who gave it to him
By Phil Weller published
He may have sold off 123 of his guitars last year, but this once “sweat-pitted” axe was too good to part with

Mark Knopfler says it's “awkward” to be called a guitar god and tells who deserves the title
By Phil Weller published
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 moment he discovered the virtues of fingerpicking — and the pedal that’s essential to his guitar rig
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist elaborated on his discovery, saying, “Playing with your fingers has something to do with immediacy and soul”

Mark Knopfler on the guitar solo he calls even better than Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing"
By Phil Weller published
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
By Christopher Scapelliti published
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
By Phil Weller published
He admits playing with a pick is “faster and louder,” but he's created his finest music without one

Mark Knopfler on his difficult collaboration with his childhood hero, Bob Dylan
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist was at his peak with Dire Straits when Dylan hired him to produce 'Infidels,' the celebrated album that marked the born-again Christian's return to secular music
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