When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Phil Dent/Redferns Mark Knopfler has been celebrated for his guitar tone since Dire ...

Former Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler is, as we all know, a great lead guitarist. His fingerstyle leads allow him to incorporate some Flamenco-style rolls to his bluesy playing. But don't overlook ...

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - British musician and former Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is selling off a large part of his extensive guitar collection at a London auction with part of the proceeds ...

Rudy Pensa’s musical journey started in Argentina when he was just 5 years old. Given the choice to play guitar or piano by his father, Pensa chose the guitar, learning not only how to manipulate its ...

A 1983 Les Paul used on the hit song “Money for Nothing” is among the 120 guitars and amps being auctioned by Dire Straits musician Mark Knopfler. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, 74, is donating ...

Mark Knopfler, frontman of British rock band Dire Straits, is parting with what he calls his “treasured six-string companions.” The musician’s collection of more than 120 guitars and amps will be sold ...

Mark Knopfler, the former frontman of British rock group Dire Straits, announced Tuesday he will sell more than 120 guitars. British musician Mark Knopfler is selling ...

(CNN) — Jack Sonni, former guitarist for British rock band Dire Straits, has died, the group announced on social media. “#JackSonni Rest In Peace” the band wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, on ...

Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms turned 40 years old in May. It was a record that solidified Mark Knopfler’s reputation as one of the finest guitar talents of his generation The band became poster boys ...

During the peak of the commercial powers, Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler looked to ZZ Top's boogie rock numbers for creative guidance.

The band -- which features Alan Clark, Danny Cummings, Mel Collins and Phil Palmer -- will perform seven dates during September and October. You can see the full list of shows below. The group has ...