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Mark Knopfler

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Mark Knopfler Fast Facts:

Wrote for the Yorkshire Evening Post newspaper in the late 1960s and early '70s.
Co-founded Dire Straits, along with his guitarist brother, David, in 1977; the band released its self-titled debut the following year.
First solo album, Local Hero, doubled as a soundtrack for the 1983 film of the same name.
Commercial peak came with Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms (1985), which sold several million copies on the strength of hits "Money for Nothing" and "So Far Away."
Officially disbanded Dire Straits in 1995, following the poor reception of the group's On Every Street (1991) and subsequent tour.
Named an Officer of the British Empire in 2000.
A group of paleontologists, inspired by the music of Dire Straits, named a newly discovered dinosaur species Masiakasaurus knopfleri in 2001.
Ranked No. 27 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Guitarist of All Time in 2003.

Mark Knopfler Relationships:
Benjamin Knopfler - Son
David Knopfler - Brother
Isabella - Daughter
Joseph Knopfler - Son
Katya Ruby Rose - Daughter
Kitty Aldridge - Wife
Lourdes - Ex-wife
Mark Knopfler Awards:
1985 Grammy: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
1986 Grammy: Best Music Video - Short Form - Winner
1985 Grammy: Best Country Instrumental Performance - Winner
1990 Grammy: Best Country Instrumental Performance - Winner
1990 Grammy: Best Country Collaboration With Vocals - Winner
2005 Grammy: Best Surround Sound Album - Winner
College:
Attended Harlow Technical College, Harlow, Essex, England; University of Leeds, Leeds, England (BA in English)