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David Knopfler
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.
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Known For | Sound |
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Most Rating | 2.437 |
Birthday | 1952-12-27 |
Place of Birth | Glasgow, Scotland, UK |
Also Known As | Dire Straits, |
![Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/szZOfOokSJnTbDQ2OQLjtuFYIvX.jpg)
1979
![Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/szZOfOokSJnTbDQ2OQLjtuFYIvX.jpg)
Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
7/2
A classic early live show from Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, performed in Germany in 1979. This release captures the original band in their first b...
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Dire Straits: Live at Rockpalast 1979
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1980
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Arena: Dire Straits
8/2
Arena cameras were on hand to film the return of Dire Straits from their triumphant 1980 Brothers in Arms world tour. The film features a superb conce...
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