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August 7, 2008

Mark Knopfler: The Essential Album-by-Album Guide

From "Sultans of Swing" to his choicest solo and soundtrack work
August 7, 2008

Mark Knopfler's Second Act

Since he walked away from Dire Straits in 1995, the guitarist has found a new, quieter career as one of rock's greatest songwriters
April 1, 2003

Mark Knopfler Cancels Tour

Former Dire Straits frontman recuperating from accident
March 7, 2003

Knopfler, Emmylou Do Duets

Former Dire Straits frontman to tour in June

Recordings and Reviews

Kill To Get Crimson

Along with occassional soundtracks and All the Roadrunning, his winning 2006 collaboration with Emmylou Harris, Kill to Get Crimson is Mark Knopfler's fifth solo album, and it's a gem. Since the 1995 breakup of Dire Straits, Knopfler has dedicated himself to making music that blends the deep...

2007 RS: 4of 5 Stars

Real Live Roadrunning

2006

All The Roadrunning

2006

Shangri-La

2004

The Ragpicker's Dream

2002

Sailing To Philadelphia

2000

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Biography

Usually, when the main talent from a successful group ditches his old bandmates to go solo, it's because he or she wants to present their musical vision uncorrupted by musical compromise. Mark Knopfler's solo career, by contrast, seems more the work of a man who's made enough money not to have to worry about hits, and so approaches recording the way other people look at gardening. It may be more t...

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