Mark Knopfler - Discography [studio albums]

Artist: Mark Knopfler ( Official Site ) ( Wikipedia page ) Title: Discography Year: 1996 - albums, 97 tracks - while 7h. 36m. 23c. Format / Codec: FLAC (Image +. Cue) Bitrate: Lossless

Sir Mark Knopfler Froyder (born Mark Freuder Knopfler, b. 12 August 1949, Glasgow, Scotland) - British rock musician, singer and composer, one of the co-founders of the group Dire Straits . His voice is best described by the German term Sprechgesang - not quite singing, but do not talk. He uses the guitar as if it is his second "voice".
gained the greatest popularity as a songwriter, lead guitarist and vocalist of Dire Straits, and now leads a solo career and playing with other projects (such as The Notting Hillbillies). Worked with numerous artists, including Bob Dylan , Eric Clapton , Sting , Chet Atkins (Neck & Neck album is the largest of their joint work). Produced albums for so many musicians, including Tina Turner , Chris Rea , Bob Dylan, Emmy Lou Harris. Wrote the music for such films as Local Hero, The Princess Bride, Call, Metroland, Last Exit to Brooklyn and Wag the Dog.
In 2003, the artist was in a car accident, and canceled a tour to support the album «The Ragpicker's Dream» (2002) but a year later was able to return to the stage. Knopfler - one of the best guitarists who prefer Fingerstyle picking.
He ranked 27th position in the list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
In 2009, its 60th anniversary Knopfler released the album «Get Lucky» («Catch luck") .
musician in 2012 introduced a double album «Privateering».