David Knopfler

David Knopfler 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.

27 December 1952

Born on the same birth date (27 December 1952): Jay Hill (politician)

Born on the same birth day (27 December): Abstrupus Danby • Bernard Berrian • Chyna • Cliff Arquette • Cole Hamels • David Shepherd (umpire) • Guthrie Govan • Jean de Lamberville • Joan Manuel Serrat • John Amos • Kalle Korhonen • Mackenzie Bowell • Mandie Fletcher • Michel Piccoli • Nityanand Swami (politician) • William Whitelock

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