David Knopfler (born 27 December 1952) is a British rhythm guitarist, pianist, record producer and singer-songwriter. He is also a poet and book writer.He is a co-founder of the British rock band Dire Straits, spending three years with them. After quitting the band, he embarked upon a solo career as a recording artist.He initially created smaller record labels, publishing companies, and indie labels.Knopfler has encouraged the advent of online purchasing music in 1995, although he concedes the necessity for other avenues of the distribution and sale of recorded music.His book Bluffers Guide to the Rock Music Business (ISBN 978-1-903-09617-8) was published in 1996.
(1996 -) Just published a book and recording a new album
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Still actively involved in the music industy, and now working on recording another solo album. [January 2004]
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The new solo album "Ship Of Dreams" is released. [October 2004]
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Was a member of the band Dire Straits up until the Communique album, after which he left because he felt that the band was becoming too big.
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Brother of the famous Dire Straits singer and guitarist Mark Knopfler.
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Has had a personally run website since 1994 at www.knopfler.com
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Has released 8 solo albums since departing from Dire Straits after the release of the album "Communique". His two latest, "Small Mercies" and "Wishbones" have received glowing reviews.
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Bathory
2000
Short
Der große Bellheim
1993
TV Mini-Series 3 episodes
Laser Mission
1989
Jacob hinter der blauen Tür
1987
Screen Two
1986
TV Series 1 episode
Tatort
1985
TV Series 1 episode
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Brothers in Arms
2005
TV Movie documentary performer: "Soul Kissing" - uncredited / writer: "Soul Kissing" - uncredited
Laser Mission
1989
writer: "Mercenary Man" - uncredited
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Jacob hinter der blauen Tür
1987
Musiker
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
José Carreras Gala
2004
TV Series
Himself
BingoLotto
2002
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits
2000
Video
Himself (guitar)
Dire Straits: Brothers in Arms
1986
TV Movie
Himself
Festival di Sanremo
1984
TV Series
Himself
WWF Club
1980
TV Series
Himself (1983)
Known for movies
Laser Mission (1989) as Composer
Jacob hinter der blauen Tür (1987) as Composer
Bathory (2000) as Composer
Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits (2000) as Himself (guitar)
$700,000
