Alan Clark

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alan Clark
Occupation	Musician
Date Of Birth	Mar 5, 1952(1952-03-05)
Age	72
Birthplace	Great Lumley
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Great Lumley
Horoscope	Aries

Alan Clark Biography

Alan Clark is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on March 5, 1952 in Great Lumley, Great Lumley, United Kingdom. Alan Clark (born 5 March 1952 in Durham) is an English musician who was the first permanent keyboardist and co-producer of the rock band Dire Straits. In 2018, Clark was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a significant member of Dire Straits.

In 2004 he performed the theme from Local Hero with Mark Knopfler at the opening of Alan Shearer’s bar in Newcastle United football ground.

In 2010, Clark reunited with Dire Straits band members John Illsley and Phil Palmer at the XRoads club in Rome, playing a set of Dire Straits songs.

In 2011, he formed a band, the Straits, to play the music of Dire Straits at a charity show at the Albert hall, that featured drummer Steve Ferrone from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Dire Straits’ guitarist Phil Palmer. They went on to perform other successful shows.

In 2001 Clark composed the music for the long-running paranormal show Most Haunted. He also composed music for other TV shows and commercials.

Alan Clark Net Worth

Alan Clark is one of the richest Musician from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alan Clark 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Clark joined Dire Straits in 1980, becoming their first and thereafter main keyboard player thus becoming the only member of the band besides Mark Knopfler to play on every track the band recorded. Clark continued with Dire Straits, co-producing the band’s last album, On Every Street with Knopfler, until the band’s eventual dissolution in 1995,

In 1983 he played on Bob Dylan’s album Infidels and also on the following Empire Burlesque album. Clark also worked with Knopfler on some of his film soundtrack work, most notably on the film Local Hero, in which he also makes a brief appearance as a piano player. He has also worked with Mark’s brother David on his solo albums and recently played some shows in Germany with David. Throughout his time with Dire Straits, he was also Tina Turner’s musical director and played on/arranged her hit “Private Dancer”, toured and recorded with Eric Clapton (Journeyman) as well as playing in the “Orchestra Nights” performances with the National Philharmonic Orchestra and Michael Kamen during Eric’s 24 Nights concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in 1990 and 1991. He co- wrote with Eric Clapton the score for the movie Communion. Clark has also played and recorded with other artists, including the Bee Gees, Gerry Rafferty, The Blessing, Escape Club, Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Billy Joel, Lou Reed, Dave Stewart, David Knopfler, Gallagher and Lyle, Prefab Sprout, Mary Hopkin, Shakin Stevens, Matt Monro, Mark Knopfler, Rory Block, Westernhagen, Della Miles, Mick Hucknall, Sky, Joan Armatrading, Lindisfarne, Geordie, Brian Johnson, Jimmy Nail, Robert Cray, Al Green, Jamie Catto, Cheshire, Van Morrison, Sly and Robbie, Roger Daltrey, George Harrison, Elton John, Phil Collins Bruce Willis Jon Anderson, Robbie Williams, Rod Stewart, Seal, Pet Shop Boys, Legacy.

In 2005 he wrote, directed and scored a film to commemorate 25 years of the Great North Run, called The Inspiration, which was screened and performed live with the northern Philharmonic at The Sage in Newcastle.

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Facts & Trivia

Alan Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Alan Clark celebrates birthday on March 5 of every year.

Who is Alan Clark?

Alan Clark (born 5 March 1952) is an English musician who was the first keyboardist and co-producer of the rock band Dire Straits. In 2018, Clark was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a significant member of Dire Straits.

Where is Alan Clark?

Death. Clark died at Saltwood Castle on 5 September 1999, aged 71, after suffering a brain tumour. His body was buried in the grounds of the castle. Upon his death, his family said Clark wanted it to be stated that he had “gone to join Tom and the other dogs.”

Who was Dire Straits keyboard player?

One original member onboard is Alan Clark , keyboardist and co-writer. Clark has been a significant participant in every Dire Straits studio album and every tour, so he’s an important and influential contributor indeed.

Who owns Saltwood Castle?

Saltwood Castle
Coordinates| 51°4′54.64″N 1°5′3.72″E
Grid reference| grid reference NY530271
Site information
Owner| Private

What happened to the band members of Dire Straits?

The group disbanded in 1988 but re-formed to release On Every Street (1991). Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits’ singer and main songwriter and a gifted and influential guitarist, also wrote film scores and participated in numerous side projects. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.