Mark Knopfler
British musician
1949 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British musician
Born
August 12, 1949
Age
~77 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
record producer, singer-songwriter, musician
United KingdomBorn in Glasgow
1949
Born in Glasgow (1949-08-12)
1967
EducationStudied at Harlow College (1967–1968)
1970
EducationStudied at University of Leeds (1970–1973)
1985
AwardGrammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance
1990
AwardGrammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
1990
AwardGrammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance
About
Mark Freuder Knopfler is a British musician. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits from 1977 to 1995, and he is one of the two members who stayed throughout the band's existence, along with the bassist John Illsley. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. After Dire Straits dissolved, he pursued a solo career and is now an independent artist.
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Who is Mark Knopfler?+
Mark Freuder Knopfler is a British musician. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits from 1977 to 1995, and he is one of the two members who stayed throughout the band's existence, along with the bassist John Illsley. He is widely regarded as one of the greates
What does the name Mark mean?+
The name Mark means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Mark, from the - praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from *Māwortis.". It is of English origin.
When was Mark Knopfler born?+
Mark Knopfler was born on August 12, 1949.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Mark, from the - praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from *Māwortis.
The name Mark is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Mark, from the - praenomen (i.e. first name) Mārcus, derived from Mārs, the Roman god of war, originally Māvors, from *Māwortis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Mark — August 12, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
The world is a little different because you existed.
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