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Mark Knopfler is a guitarist, singer, songwriter,
and bandleader. His group, Dire Straits, was formed in London
in 1977 and went on to become an international success after the
release of its debut album in 1978. Though it began as a group
with a permanent lineup led by Knopfler, in its first few years
it evolved into a brand name for Knopfler with varying personnel.
Starting with Local Hero in 1983, Knopfler has scored several
motion pictures. He has also recorded with Chet Atkins and with
the Notting Hillbillies. In 1995, Knopfler quietly laid Dire Straits
to rest. He launched a full-fledged solo career with the release
of Golden Heart in 1996; subsequent soundtrack efforts include
1998's Wag the Dog, 1998's Metroland, and 2002's Shot at Glory.
Sailing to Philadelphia, a lush collection of folk-rock and breezy
Americana that featured guest appearances by James Taylor, Van
Morrison, and Squeeze leaders Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford,
appeared in fall 2000, and Ragpicker's Dream followed in 2002.
In 2003, on the way to rehearsals in London, Knopfler broke his
collarbone, shoulder, and seven ribs in a motorcycle crash. He
returned with Shangri-La in 2004 and Live from Shangri-La in 2005.
In 2006 he completed All the Road Running, a collaboration with
Emmylou Harris recorded over the span of nearly seven years.
This bio courtesy www.allmusic.com
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