MarkKnopfler, 1949 was born in Glasgow, Scotland in August. He is a hall-class rock musician, founder of the Straits of Terror, lead singer and guitarist. 20 18 was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for "The Strait of Terror".
DireStraits Band 1976 was founded in Deterford, southwest London. The band appeared at the peak of punk music, but it had nothing in common with this movement, and finally won the title of mainstream rock band. They have sold many records all over the world, and their success is mainly attributed to this unique singer and guitarist, and the core figure of the band, MarkKnopfler. His deep and magnetic voice and his sweet Fanta guitar will make you indulge in his music world.
Chinese name: Mark Knopfler.
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Nationality: UK
Place of birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Date of birth: 1949 August 12.
Occupation: singer, musician, writer,
Representative works: Sailing boat Tofila Delfia, Frontier, Works from Clyde.
Main achievements: the founder and soul of DireStraits.
20 18 was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
growing period
Mark Knopfler was born in Glasgow, Scotland on August 1949 1949. At the age of seven, he moved to Newcastle in northeast England with his family, where he attended a language school. When he was a child, he was attracted by his uncle Kingsley's harmonica playing and Buji Wooji. When I was a teenager, I fell in love with an expensive pink FenderStrat guitar (used by British guitarist HankMarvin at that time), but I finally chose a 50-pound HofnerSuperSolid guitar. At that time, 50 pounds was not a small sum. In the 1960s, like other students carrying guitars, Mark tried to form and join the school band, and listened to some guitarists such as ScottyMoore, JimiHendrix, DjangoReinhardt and JamesBurton. /kloc-When he was 0/6 years old, he and his classmate SueHercombe performed a duet on the local TV station.
At school, MarkKnopfler showed a talent for languages. From 65438 to 0967, he began to study journalism at Harlow Institute of Technology. After graduation, he worked as a reporter for Yorkshire Evening News in Leeds. Two years later, he went to Leeds University for further study and got an English degree. While in Leeds, MarkKnopfler met local blues singer and guitarist StevePhilips.
MarkKnopfler writes music reviews for newspapers. Coincidentally, MarkKnopfler's boss is StephenPhilips. This has led to years of misunderstanding that StevePhilips used to be a reporter. Mark and his boss, another StevePhilips, went to see StevePhilips' performance together. Steve later recalled that Mark said, "Steve Phillips, meet Steve Phillips."
Steve and Mark Novler found that they had a lot in common in music, so they formed DuolianStringsPickers band together. Mark was a reporter at that time, and then he went to school for further study. Steve installed paintings and furniture for the Leeds City Art Museum and Temple Newsam Manor. In the next five years, they played together from time to time, and some of their works were included in Steve's 1996 album JustPickin. "He's a good guitarist," Steve said sarcastically to young Mark. "A little B.B.King" Steve had a profound influence on Mark's performance, and introduced him to the difficult skills of LennieJohnson, a black blues guitarist, and the subtle skills of country blues guitar. All these will be important elements for MarkKnopfler to create his own unique guitar playing techniques.
This is actually an important stage for MarkKnopfler to grow into a guitarist. Later, Mark told Jackson (guitarist) that he had found the guitar sound he wanted at that time. While in Leeds, Mark made his first record, which was recorded in a room converted into a recording studio in Puxi. The song was named "Summer'sComingMyWay", in which StevePhilips played a 12 string guitar.
1973 After graduating from Leeds University, MarkKnopfler decided to go to London and wanted to make a difference in rock music. He leafed through various music publications and finally saw an advertisement on MelodyMaker. In this way, he passed the audition, worked with a blues band called Brewer 'sDroop for two months, and recorded three songs at RockpileStudio in DaveEdmund, with Mark playing the guitar. The drummer in the band is called PickWithers. /kloc-became a professional drummer at the age of 0/7, with rich experience.
After leaving Brewer's circle, Mark worked as a lecturer at Lawton College in Essex, lived in Buckhurst Hill for two years, and taught guitar at Staplesrod School. Mark's brother David stayed in London for several weeks. The two brothers often play guitar together until late at night. I don't know if this is brewing DireStraits to some extent. In the mid-1970s, David went to London, and Mark and his friends at Lawton College formed a band. They call themselves racing drivers.
Band experience
MarkKnopfler28 didn't start his music career until he was 28 or 29. Before that, he had two occupations-journalist and teacher. During this period, he absorbed a lot of musical influences, most notably BobDylan and J.J.Cale, and his song writing and guitar playing skills were fully mature, which played a great role in the early acceptance of Straits of Terror by various music groups.
At that time, MarkKnopfler's younger brother DavidKnopfler lived in FarrerHouse apartment in southeast London, and he lived with Leicester-born bassist JohnIllsley. John recalled seeing Mark for the first time: "I was out all night and didn't come back until ten o'clock in the morning. I went into the kitchen and poured myself a cup of tea. Then I went to the lounge and saw a man lying on the ground, his head leaning against a chair, as if he were falling asleep, wearing cowboy clothes and boots and a guitar on his waist. " David often talks about his brother who plays guitar in front of John, so John guessed right. The man lying on the ground is Mark.
John will have a chance to perform with Mark soon. One night, the bassist of "Coffee Racing" was ill, and John was called to take his place. Mark and John immediately established a good cooperative relationship. They all realize that although CaféRacers has a good reputation in bars, the future is not good. So in April of 1977, Mark gave up his residence in Buckhurst Hill and lived with David and John.
JohnIllsley soon realized that MarkKnopfler was not only a talented guitarist, but also a talented songwriter. 1977 In the summer, three musicians rehearsed and played Mark's songs. But something seems to be missing.-drummer. Mark recalled his cooperation with Brewer'sDroop and said that he knew a drummer who was an ideal candidate for their music. As early as 1973, Peak Withers' performance left a deep impression on Mark. So Pick was invited to FarrerHouse apartment and four people played together. The name of the band is TheCaféRacers.
JohnIllsley recalled: "it was great to play with PickWithers." I have never played with such a good person. " Later, a friend of Peak Withers suggested that the band use a new name-The Terrible Channel. The curtain has just opened. The band played for the first time in the open space behind Farlehouse apartment, and the power was connected to the venue from the socket in John's room.
Then there are hard and tense rehearsals and performances. John's car has only enough space in the back seat to put the band's equipment, and they only earn enough money to rent amplifiers and drink beer. They began to hold some small performances in the London Hotel Association. On July 27th, 1977, DireStraits recorded a demo of five songs for 120, which is now very famous-Wild West End, SultansofSwing, DownToTheWaterline, SacredLoving, WaterofLove. On about 6438+10.5, they recorded Go South for BBC Radio London, in Illegal Gallery and Six Knives. Finally,165438+1October 9th, SettingMeUp, EastboundTrain and RealGirl were recorded in demo. Many songs reflect MarkKnopfler's experiences in Newcastle, Leeds and London, and were later included in DireStraits' debut album 1978. "Tangtu Waterline" is an impression of life in Newcastle, while "In the Gallery" is a tribute to the sculpture artist HarryPhillips in Leeds, who is the father of StevePhilips. The Lion, fistful of dollars and Running around are all based on Mark's early life in London.
DJCharlieGillett of BBC Radio London got the demo and played it on the radio, which attracted the record company operators to sign with the band. They are JohnStainze and EdBicknell. It is said that John Steiner of the record company was taking a bath when he first heard DireStraits on the radio. A few weeks later, he helped the band sign the Vertigo brand owned by Phonogram, and Mark also signed a distribution contract with RondoMusic. At the end of 1977, Ed bicknell of NEMS Company received a phone call from John Stenzer, asking him to organize a performance for the director. In February 65438, Ed was invited to the record company to listen to the audition tape held by Charlie Gillett. Then he was taken to the dingwall Club in north London to meet the band. This day is197765438+February 13. When he entered the club, the band was playing underwater. Ed recalled: "I noticed for the first time that I didn't have to stand in the back because their performance was very quiet." Just finished talking to TheRamones. It was deafening. Secondly, I noticed that Mark played a red Stratocaster guitar, which immediately reminded me of HankMarvin, who was my idol in the 1960s. "After listening to two or three songs, Ed decided to manage the band. At that time, he was organizing a tour of TalkingHeads, so DireStraits was listed as a warm-up guest. At that time, DireStraits was paid 50 pounds a night, which was 10 times of their income in Dingworth Club. The next thing, as people often say, has been recorded in history.
I once asked LizWhatley, EdBicknell's former assistant, when did she think DireStraits would be famous? She replied that it was the first time she heard RomeoandJuliet. In the mid-1980s, DireStraits released Brothers Inarms, one of the best-selling albums in history, and was labeled as "the best band in the world". In fact, at that time, whether the band was recording or touring, the staff had changed several times. David leaves, guitarist Harris and keyboard player Allen Clark join. Then the keyboard player TommyMandel and saxophone player MelCollins. Terry Williams succeeded Pique after he left. Keyboard player Guy Fletcher joined the band while recording Brothers. In the subsequent world tour, guitarist Jacksony and saxophonist Chris White also joined in. By the time 19 1 and 1992 OnEveryStreet toured, the members in the 1980s included Mark, John, Allen, Guy and Chris. Musicians on the stage are PhilPalmer (guitar), PaulFranklin (pedal steel string guitar), DannyCummings and ChrisWhitten (percussion). In addition, musicians appearing in DireStraits recordings include RoyBittan (keyboard) and JoopDeKorte (drum).
"Brothers" tour 12 months, 234 performances, 2.5 million viewers. A few weeks after touring, Mark became the producer of tina turner Records. At this time, he felt it necessary to trace back to the source. Mark's early partner StevePhillips formed a band with BrendanCroker after Mark left Leeds on 1973. 1986 When Steve was in London, Mark told him that he wanted to go back to Leeds to watch their performance. Finally, in TheGrovePub in hensley, Leeds, the three performed together. The following year, Mark proposed to be the producer of Steve's next album, but Steve thought Brandon should also participate in the new album. They also invited GuyFletcher as technical support, and the band gradually developed into NottingHillbillies.
EdBicknell is a skilled drummer himself. Once in Nottingham bar, MarkKnopfler said, "OK, Ed, let's form a band, and you can be a drummer." PaulFranklin continued to play his pedal steel guitar. From 65438 to 0990, Notting Hill people performed many times in Britain to promote their multi-platinum album "Missing" ... assuming PresumedhavingGouodTime ". In the same year, Mark cooperated with Cetate Jenkins, the master he admired, and published the record "Neck and Neck".
1988, MarkKnopfler reorganized DireStraits to attend nelson mandela's 70th birthday concert. Band guitarist Jacksoni has just become the father of twin daughters and can't make it. EricClapton became a substitute. 1June, 990, Mark, John, Allen and Guy appeared on the stage of Knebworth with EricClapton, EltonJohn, RayCooper and PhilPalmer to raise money for NordoffRobbins charity. Subsequently, the album OnEveryStreet was published. This arduous and exhausting world tour attracted more than 4 million viewers. After that, Mark felt that he needed to have a rest.
In 20 18, MarkKnopfler was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with DireStraits.
Cooperate with other musicians
1983- 1984, MarkKnopfler made the album Pagan for Bob Dylan, PrivateDancer for TinaTurner's comeback album and records for AztecCamera.
After recording the album "Brothers in Love" with the horror channel, MarkKnopfler made albums for RandyNewman and JoanArmatrading. Participated in EricClapton's tour; He also co-produced an album NeckandNeck with ChetAtkins. The album Neck also won two honors, the best country duet and the best performance in the 33rd Grammy.
1989, he formed a country rock band "Notting Hill People" and published an album "Missing" ... Suppose the next year PresumedhavingGouodtime.
Over the years, MarkKnopfler has worked with many artists once or many times. Such as BobDylan, VanMorrison, RandyNewman, BuddyGuy, TinaTurner, PhilLynott, WillyDeVille, EricClapton, WaylonJennings, ChetAtkins, PhilEverly, VinceGill, PaulFranklin, KateandAnnaMcGarrigle, PaulBrady, TheChieftains, Ben. E. Kim, MaryChapin-Carpenter, JoanArmatrading, ScottWalker, JeffHealey, TheJudds, JimmyNail, BryanFerry, AztecCamera, SteelyDan, Sting, SonnyLandreth, JamesTaylor, EmmylouHarris, GillianWelch and DavidRawlings.
Personal album period
1996, Mark released the album "GoldenHeart" and began his personal singing career. This album takes his music to the next level. "Go ahead," he said. "I just want to do better."
SailingtoPhiladelphia, released in 2000, continues MarkKnopfler's multi-element music style, but its deep roots in blues music have not changed. As a guitarist, he still maintains his favorite J.J.Cale fingering; As a singer and songwriter, he still maintains his admiration for BobDylan. But when you listen to the whole album one by one, you will feel that Knopfler is copying some familiar songs. He selected famous songs of different styles and grafted them into his own songs in his own way. Who'sYourBabyNow sounds like EverlyBrothers, DoAmerica begins with BoDiddley's guitar improvisation, JunkieDoll reminds people of Howlin 'Wolf's Sitting on the Top of the World, and the single "WhatItIs" in the album sounds like DireStraits previous classics. The lyrics of this song deserve attention. MarkKnopfler proved his insight into life as early as in the lyrics of MoneyforNothing. In this album, he described the stories of different people on the journey, including poor missionaries and lonely musicians. Mark used the theme of travel to reflect the division between wealth and power and poverty and humility. The arrangement of this album is the same as the previous DireStraits, with two guitars, two keyboards, bass and drums. There are many stars to help out, such as JamesTaylor, VanMorrison, GlennTilbrook and Squeeze's ChrisDifford. Compared with MarkKnopfler's low and humble voice, these people's performances brought some pleasure to the audience, but they could not hide Knopfler's light after all. Like all DireStraits albums, the highlight of music should be Knopfler's guitar, and the master is the master. There is no doubt about the level. He won't let us down.
TheRagpicker's Dream published in 2002 seems to convey a message of peace. Music has a strong folk color and is an excellent record that we can savor carefully.
In September, 2004, Mark published his fourth album "Shangri-La". Musicians included guitarist RichardBennett, bassist GlennWorf, drummer ChadCromwell, JimCom and GuyFletcher playing organ and piano. The whole album presents 14 exquisite masterpieces quite smoothly and comfortably. Just close your eyes, relax and follow the music, and MarkKnopfler will take you on an intellectual musical journey! "5. 15a.m" is as comfortable and warm as the first ray of sunshine in the morning. Add a little happy rhythm to walk in Boom, like this; It's like walking on a country road and ignoring the scenery around you, that is, venting with songs such as "TheTrawlerman'sSong", "OurShangri-La" and "Everyone Payments" and indulging in moving rhyme without pressure; Dance to the relaxed tune of Donegan's songs; And in "Don'tCrashTheAmbulance" full of QuentinTarantino soundtrack style, I left a sense of satisfaction!
Then in 2005, Trawlerman's song was an EP record. The six tracks on the CD are specially selected live versions from the album Shangri-La released last year.
In 2006, MarkKnopfler collaborated with EmmylouHarris, a famous folk singer, on an album "AllTheRoadrunning" with a very unified musical concept. MarkKnopfler's heavy voice and EmmylouHarris's just right harmony are perfectly matched, and the first song is very exciting and fascinating. This album is definitely worth collecting!
The album KillToGetCrimson, released in September 2007, is dominated by country rock and occasionally interspersed with several folk songs, such as the beautiful and soft Scottish folk song Heartfulofholes, the Celtic folk song The Second Waltz played with violin and accordion, and several songs MadameGeneva's and The.
In 2009, the album "GetLucky" was released. As netizens commented, "One of Mark's best albums" is comparable to SailingtoPhiladelphia.
In 20 12, a double CD "private plunder" was released.
On March 20 15, the eighth studio album "Tracker" was released.
Other achievements
MarkKnopfler also composed music for many films. The first three films are 1983 LoCalHero and 84 cal and ComfortandJoy. 1987, he composed music for The Princess's Bride, and two years later, it was The Last Time. The released soundtrack also includes Metroland and WagTheDog of 1998. There is also the movie soundtrack AShotAtGlory released in 2000.
Today, MarkKnopfler and DireStraits have sold millions of singles and10.05 billion albums.
MarkKnopfler spends a lot of time on charities, big and small. DireStraits has performed for the Prince Charles Foundation three times and in front of the Crown Prince and Princess Diana. They also appeared in the fund-raising concert of 1985 and Mandela's birthday concert of 1988. 1995 Mark participated in the production of a single "Knocking on the Door". 1In September, 1997, Sir george martin gave a concert to raise money for Montserrat in the Royal Albert Concert Hall. Mark is one of the performers. NottingHillbillies also attended many charity fund-raising concerts. Mark received numerous commendations and praises, the most notable of which was the honorary degree of music awarded by Newcastle University in May, 1993.
Comprehensive evaluation
MarkKnopfler is a singer. For him, songs mean everything to him. It is said that he has never understood why his songs are so popular with the public. He is not the only one who has this question. Mojo magazine commented on the anthology SultansofSwing published in June19981/kloc-0: "The huge sales proved MarkKnopfler's creative ability and guitar skills, but the success of DireStraits is still unbelievable, but the deep voice and smooth guitar do have affinity." Some people think that Mark's music has the ability to make people addicted immediately. Perhaps a better explanation comes from the preface of Robert Sandel's album "The Best Works of Sultansovsky".
Sandel wrote: "When the fire of punk music burns around them, they make no secret of their passion for their favorite music style. At that time, social and cultural representatives had just announced that they would break with this style. What role will they play in this brave new world without ZF and manipulated by the media and anti-music? In addition to superb performance skills, DireStraits completely ignored the fashionable remarks of that era and saved himself, so that he did not die out as quickly as the punk pioneers of his time. When those bands lived and died under the aura of fame and poor record sales, they quietly occupied the world. Most importantly, DireStraits are excellent emotional communicators. Their music is simple and real, which touches people's hearts-mainly due to MarkKnopfler's gruff voice and his beautifully decorated Fender guitar sound-which are intertwined, fresh and eternal. In addition, their musical expressions are surprisingly accurate. "
MarkKnopfler has another side, a very unknown side. In the 1980s, he was called a "quiet rock singer" by some people. He is naturally shy, and he feels embarrassed when his fans tell him how his songs have influenced them and changed their lives. Mark has been married three times, and the second marriage brought him twin sons Benji and Joseph (born in 1987). The third recent marriage was with KittyAldridge,