Mark Knopfler
Date of birth
12th August, 1949
Occupation
Musician
Sex
Male
Height
1.83
How Mark Knopfler Inspired Michael Keaton's McDonald's Movie
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 January 2017
The Dire Straits singer influenced the making of 'The Founder'.
The story of how the world's biggest fast food restaurant was founded is a shocking one rife with betrayal and dishonesty. 'The Founder' directed by John Lee Hancock tells as much about the beginnings of McDonald's, but it was actually a song that inspired the creation of the biopic.
It's been 24 years since the last Dire Straits studio album, 'On Every Street', was released, and since then Mark Knopfler has released seven solo albums (not including soundtracks) of his own, the last of which was 2012's 'Privateering'. Now having completed his next venture, 'Tracker', he reflects on the concept of time; a theme which he drew upon regularly while compiling the tracklist.
Continue reading: Mark Knopfler Explores The Concept Of Time In Forthcoming Solo Album 'Tracker' [Video]
Mark Knopfler, Privateering Album Review
By Jim Pusey in Music Reviews on 03 September 2012
Mark Knopfler's now produced more studio albums as a solo artist, than he did with the band that he will forever be remembered for, Dire Straits. Discounting various soundtracks and side projects, his seventh solo outing Privateering is an ambitious double record that continues his latter day purple patch. Equal helpings of Celtic inspired folk, traditional blues, country, and that Geordie sense of humour, make the 20 tracks here less of a marathon, and more a stroll down memory lane.
Mark Knopfler - Mark Knopfler and guests Wednesday 25th April 2012 African Cats UK film premiere held at the BFI Southbank - Arrivals.