David Knopfler

David Knopfler
Knopfler performing at Blacksheep Festival 2017
Background information
Born	(1952-12-27) 27 December 1952 (age 71) Glasgow, Scotland
Origin	Blyth, Northumberland, England
Genres	Rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1977–present
Labels	Phonogram, Cypress, Peach River, Ariola
Website	knopfler.com

David Knopfler (born 27 December 1952) is a British musician. He was born in Scotland, but raised in Blyth, near Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Together with his older brother Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, and Pick Withers, he founded the rock band Dire Straits in 1977, serving as rhythm guitarist on their first two albums. After quitting the band in 1980 during the recording of their third album, Knopfler embarked upon a solo career as a recording artist. Knopfler initially created smaller record labels, publishing companies, and indie labels.