Mark Knopfler
- January 10, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Mark Knopfler |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 12, 1949(1949-08-12) |
| Age | 75 |
| Birthplace | Glasgow |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | Scotland |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Mark Knopfler Biography
| Name | Mark Knopfler |
| Birthday | Aug 12 |
| Birth Year | 1949 |
| Place Of Birth | Glasgow |
| Home Town | Scotland |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Kitty Aldridge , Lourdes Salomone |
| Children(s) | Isabella Knopfler, Benji Knopfler, Katya Ruby Rose Knopfler, Joseph Knopfler |
Mark Knopfler is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on August 12, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Singer writer, composer, and lead guitarist of the band Dire Straits who also pursued an independent career that was successful.
He has performed alongside renowned artists like He has performed with renowned artists such as Bob Dylan, BB King and Eric Clapton., BB King and Eric Clapton.
He got married to the third time to his wife British actor and author Kitty Aldridge. There are two boys named Joseph as well as Benji as well as two girls named Isabella as well as Katya.
Mark Knopfler Net Worth
| Net Worth | $95 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Mark Knopfler is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mark Knopfler 's net worth $95 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He first joined the group Brewers Doop in 1973. He later joined Dire Straits in 1977 with his twin brother He started in the band Brewers Doop in 1973. He went on to form Dire Straits in 1977 with his younger brother David Knopfler..
Following his stint part of the group Dire Straits, he started his solo career by releasing his release of his debut record Golden Heart. He was placed 27th on the Rolling Stone’s list of 100 of the greatest guitarists from All Time.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Mark Knopfler height 6 ft 0 in Mark weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Mark Knopfler Dating?
According to our records, Mark Knopfler married to Kitty Aldridge , Lourdes Salomone. As of December 1, 2023, Mark Knopfler’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Mark Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Mark Knopfler celebrates birthday on August 12 of every year.
What has happened to Mark Knopfler?
Mark Knopfler lives a secluded life in London with his third wife and their two daughters.
Is Mark Knopfler rich?
Knopfler was estimated to have a fortune of £75 million in the Sunday Times Rich List of 2018 , making him one of the 40 wealthiest people in the British music industry.
Is Mark Knopfler a good guitarist?
Playing style This is the hard bit, as Knopfler is unique – to his numerous fans, he’s simply the ‘best’ guitarist in the world. He plays fingerstyle nearly all of the time, anchoring his right pinky and fourth finger to the guitar’s top and his thumb usually straight.
Is Mark Knopfler retired?
FORMER Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler announced during his Barcelona concert that he would no longer be going on tour, saying: “This is a beautiful way to say goodbye.”
Is Mark Knopfler a genius?
The most meticulous and gifted of craftsmen, Mark Knopfler is known to one and all as the genius guitarist, singer and writer whose new take on country, folk and British roots launched the meteoric rise of Dire Straits – and kept them at the top of the pile when music tastes changed.