Mark Knopfler Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

14^th March 2014

Fact: Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler and Dr. John will join blues legend JohnNY WINTER in the studio for his second album of classic covers. ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Ben Harper and Aerosmith star Joe Perry will also guest on the follow-up to Winter's 2011 album Roots.

30^th July 2008

Quote: "I don't really care about making more money at this point. What am I going to do with it? Buy a boat?" Former Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler.

29^th July 2008

Quote: "I can't listen to my early records. It sounds as if I'm trying too hard. I'm overplaying, and my singing is sometimes sharp." Mark Knopfler is not a fan of Dire Straits' early hits.