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Determined to get his band heavy exposure, Mark Knopfler borrowed ideas from one of the network's biggest acts.

Dire Straits frontman says only “three or four” people saw London pub show despite “fictitious” claims.

Dire Straits frontman recalls perfect match for Police counterpart’s voice - and doesn’t regret having to share writing credits.

Action from the former Dire Straits leader’s show in Barcelona, Spain, as road trip begins for ‘Down the Road Wherever’ album.

Mark Knopfler recalls inspirations behind classic track from 'Brothers in Arms.'

Former Dire Straits leader releases first track from 'Down the Road Whenever.'

Dire Straits leader’s ninth solo LP arrives in November.

Officially his birthday was yesterday (August 12) but, today we say Happy 69th to Dire Straits founding member and guitarist Mark Knopfler. He brought a unique fingerpicking style and sound to rock n' roll, not to mention his legendary songwriting...

Over the course of a recording career that's spanned more than 40 years (and counting), Sonny Landreth's distinctive slide guitar has added a little extra sting to a lengthy list of albums.

Dan Auerbach is continuing to be productive while the Black Keys are taking a break.

After touring Europe together last year, Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler joined forces and hit the road for a string of dates in the states this fall. On Nov. 22, the two legends played their final show of the tour at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N...

He's a multiple Grammy winner, one of rock's most respected guitarists, and a founding member of the multiplatinum AOR legends Dire Straits -- and yet Mark Knopfler's new album doesn't have an American release date. What gives?