Mark Freuder Knopfler is a British singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He became known as the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits. He pursued a solo career after leaving the band in 1987. Dire Straits reunited in early 1991, but dissolved again in 1995. He is now an independent solo artist.
Member of: Dire Straits
Instruments: Fender Stratocaster • Fender Telecaster • Gibson Les Paul • Singing • Guitar
Genres: Rock Music • Blues Rock • Celtic Rock • Country Rock • Country Music • Blues
Occupations: singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, film score composer, multi-instrumentalist, musician