Mark Knopfler
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Summary
Mark Knopfler was born on August 12, 1949[1], in Glasgow[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], guitarist[4], record producer[5], film score composer[6], and multi-instrumentalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51,079 views/month, #1,578 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Kitty Aldridge[9]
- Child: Katya Ruby Rose Knopfler[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: musician[12], rock musician[13], singer[14], composer[15]
- Educated at: Gosforth Academy[16]
- Notable work: Calling Elvis[17], Tunnel of Love[18]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], Steiger Award[20], Premios Ondas[21], Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance[22], Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album[23], Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals[24]
- Member of: Dire Straits[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: rock music[27], blues rock[28], Celtic rock[29], country rock[30], country music[31], blues[32]
- Record label: Warner Bros. Records[33], Reprise Records[34], Mercury Records[35], Vertigo Records[36]
- Discography: Mark Knopfler discography[37]
- Commons category: Mark Knopfler[38]
- Voice type: baritone[39]
- Residence: Glasgow[40], Newcastle upon Tyne[41]
- Handedness: left-handedness[42]
- Family name: Knopfler[43]
- Given name: Mark[44], Freuder[45]
- Official website: https://www.markknopfler.com/[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Mark Knopfler[47]
- Commons gallery: Mark Knopfler[48]
- Instrument: Fender Stratocaster[49], Fender Telecaster[50], Gibson Les Paul[51], voice[52], guitar[53]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album[54], BAFTA Award for Best Original Music[55], Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance[56], Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals[57]
Product Details
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Type: Person[58]
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Country: GB[59]
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Began / founded: 1949-08-12[60]
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Genre(s): blues rock, classic rock, folk, folk rock, rock, singer-songwriter, soft rock[61]
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Community tags: blues rock, border reiver, classic rock, film score, film soundtrack, folk, folk rock, guitar, rock, singer-songwriter, soft rock, soundtracks[62]
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MusicBrainz ID: e49f69da-17d5-4c5c-bac0-dadcb0e588f5[63]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Mark Knopfler include 28151 Markknopfler[64], an asteroid[65].
Why It Matters
Mark Knopfler has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Entities named for him include 28151 Markknopfler[64], an asteroid[65].
FAQs
Where was Mark Knopfler born?
Mark Knopfler's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
Who was Mark Knopfler married to?
Mark Knopfler's spouses include Kitty Aldridge[9].
What did Mark Knopfler do for work?
Mark Knopfler worked as a singer-songwriter[3], guitarist[4], record producer[5], film score composer[6], and multi-instrumentalist[7].
Where did Mark Knopfler go to school?
Mark Knopfler was educated at Gosforth Academy[16].
What awards did Mark Knopfler receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], Steiger Award[20], Premios Ondas[21], and Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance[22].