Mark Knopfler

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Browan Lollar

“I’ve Been Interested in Guitar as an Instrument That Adds to a Band Instead of Overtakes it”: Browan Lollar Talks Finding His Sound

By Jim Beaugez published

The St. Paul and the Broken Bones guitarist calls on the wisdom of his heroes on the band’s latest, ‘The Alien Coast.’

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Jeff Healey

Five Reasons Jeff Healey Is a Guitar Legend

By Guitar Player Staff published

His superlative technique and lifelong commitment to music remains an inspiration.

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Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler’s Favorite Studio Guitars

By Jamie Dickson published

6 of the Dire Straits legend's axes of choice.

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Mark Knopfler performs at The Royal Albert Hall on May 30, 2010 in London, England.

Ever Wondered What Mark Knopfler’s Contemporaries Have to Say About Him?

By Guitar Player Staff published

Video Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, Nuno Bettencourt, and Sonny Landreth weigh in on the Dire Straits guitarist.

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Mark Knopfler performing with Dire Straits in 1978

Watch Mark Knopfler Bring the House Down with His Epic “Sultans of Swing” Solo

By Rod Brakes published

VIDEO Revisit the Dire Straits classic with isolated guitar tracks and this brilliant live clip from 1983.

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Money for Nothing artwork

Classic Tones: “Money for Nothing” – Dire Straits

By Rod Brakes last updated

VIDEO How Mark Knopfler got that elusive “Money for Nothing” guitar sound.

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Mark Knopfler/Chet Atkins

Vinyl Treasures: Mark Knopfler and Chet Atkins — Neck and Neck

By Jim Campilongo published

When the Country Gentleman and the Dire Straits legend hit the studio, guitar magic started happening.

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Mark Knopfler (left) performs with Eric Clapton

Watch Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler Play "Cocaine" and "Sultans of Swing" in 1988

By Damian Fanelli published

Two Strat all-timers lend licks to each other's tunes.

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