How much is Mark Knopfler worth?
| Net Worth: | $100 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Professional Singer |
| Date of Birth: | August 12, 1949 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
About Mark Knopfler
Mark Freuder Knopfler, a British singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, was born on August 12, 1949. His estimated net worth is $100 million. Mark Knopfler is unquestionably not your typical rock star. His guitar playing and attitude are both subtle, but his corpus of work has garnered a lot of attention. Knopfler is undoubtedly best known for leading the musical group Dire Straits, which made its UK debut in 1978 with a self-titled album (featuring the classic “Sultans of Swing”). When Dire Straits’ 1985 album Brothers in Arms yielded no fewer than four smash singles, Knopfler suddenly became well-known (with “Money for Nothing” reaching number one on Billboard).
However, in classic Knopfler manner, the musician immediately shifted his focus to more intimate, niche endeavors, like his work with The Notting Hillbillies. Since then, Knopfler has focused on producing records for other artists, writing film scores, working with other guitarists like Chet Atkins and Buddy Guy, and creating music for his own solo endeavors.
First Guitar:
red Hofner V-2 (in 1964)
Early Influences:
Lonnie Donegan, Chet Atkins, B.B. King, Bob Dylan
Best Known For:
Dire Straits, Notting Hillbillies, Music Producer, Film Scores
Top Selling Album:
1985 – Dire Straits Brothers in Arms
Noted Sessions:
1988 – Randy Newman Land of Dreams
1987 – Sting Nothing Like the Sun
1984 – Tina Turner Private Dancer
1984 – Steely
Dan Gaucho
1979 – Bob Dylan Slow Train Coming
1979 – Mavis Staples Oh What a Feeling
Noted Soundtracks:
1998 – Wag the Dog
1989 – Last Exit To Brooklyn
1987 – The Princess Bride
