Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler is a British musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the lead guitarist and frontman of the rock band Dire Straits. With his distinctive fingerstyle guitar playing and storytelling lyrics, Knopfler has made a significant impact on the music industry since the late 1970s. He has received multiple awards, including several Grammy Awards, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. In addition to his work with Dire Straits, he has pursued a successful solo career and collaborated with various artists across genres.
Born on Aug 12, 1949 (75 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 101,348 | $21,000,000 | 6,430$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 101,348 | $21,000,000 | 6,430$ |
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United States:
Mark Knopfler came up with the premise for the song and video 'Money for Nothing' while overhearing an employee in a hardware store.
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Switzerland:
Mark Knopfler is mentioned as a famous client of Adam Elfin.
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Israel:
Mark Knopfler is the leader of Dire Straits and wrote the album Brothers In Arms in response to the Falklands War.
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United Kingdom:
Mark Knopfler wrote 'Money for Nothing' while in a New York appliance store.
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Spain:
Mark Knopfler was the undisputed leader of Dire Straits and a celebrated guitarist.
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New Zealand:
Chris Stapleton's guitar skills were said to have impressed Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits.
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