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You've got a guy on your side when you’re chasing great live music. David Knopfler, co-founder of Dire Straits, has crafted a compelling solo career spanning multiple decades. From rhythm guitar on the early Dire Straits era to a prolific catalog of intimate, thoughtfully produced recordings, Knopfler’s work blends melodic storytelling with deft guitar work. Below you’ll find a detailed biography, highlights from his discography, and the latest on upcoming live appearances. We’ve got you covered on tickets, venues, and how to secure your seats for an intimate performance by an artist who shaped rock history.

The essentials

Quick Facts About David Knopfler

  • Co-founded Dire Straits with his brother Mark Knopfler in 1977; played rhythm guitar on first two albums before leaving in 1980.
  • Solo career includes more than a dozen albums from Release (1983) to Crow Gifts (2024); many titles released on Paris/Dormant Music labels.
  • Latest solo releases include Crow Gifts (2024), Skating on the Lake (2022) and Shooting for the Moon (2021); Anthology 4 (2021) collects earlier material.
  • Dire Straits were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
  • Social presence: official site knopfler.com; Patreon-like activity via the German site david-knopfler.de; official Paris Records artist pages.
  • Most charting single: Soul Kissing peaked at UK No. 87 in 1983.

The records

David Knopfler Discography

  • Crow Gifts
    2024 · Dormant Music Ltd / Paris Records
  • Skating on the Lake
    2022 · Dormant Music Ltd / Paris Records
  • Anthology 4 (Anthology 4 / Anthology Volume Four)
    2021 · Dormant Music Ltd / Paris Records
  • Shooting for the Moon
    2021 · Dormant Music Ltd / Paris Records
  • Grace
    2015 · Dormant Music Ltd / Paris Records
  • Songs of Loss and Love
    2020 · Dormant Music Ltd / Paris Records
  • Last Train Leaving
    2020 · Dormant Music Ltd / Paris Records
  • Heartlands
    2019 · Dormant Music Ltd / Paris Records
  • Ship of Dreams
    2004 · Dormant Music / Paris Records
  • Songs for the Siren
    2006 · Paris Records
  • Lips Against the Steel
    1988 · Cypress Records
  • Cut the Wire
    1986 · Paris Records
  • Behind the Lines
    1985 · Paris Original Music
  • Release
    1983 · Peach River Records

The hits

Top David Knopfler Songs

  • Soul Kissing
    1983 · UK No. 87

David Knopfler’s influence extends beyond his on-stage contributions with Dire Straits. Since leaving the band in 1980, he has released more than a dozen solo albums, with recent releases including Crow Gifts (2024), Skating on the Lake (2022), and Shooting for the Moon (2021). His work is frequently released on Paris/Dormant Music labels, and Anthology 4 (2021) offers a thoughtful collection of earlier material. While there are no publicly announced 2025 tour dates from official Knopfler channels at this time, you can stay informed through his official site, knopfler.com, and his German Patreon-like platform at david-knopfler.de. When you’re ready to see David live, we’ll help you secure the best seats at venues near you. For more updates, visit his official pages:

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