Huge respect for Mark Knopfler. Master musician, humanitarian, all-around treasure of a human being. I have loved his music forever.

Our Mark is so humble that he neglected to mention that he auctioned a large portion of his guitar collection at Christie's in January. He earned nearly £9 million and gave 25% away to 4 of his favourite charities! God bless you Mr. Knopfler.

The personification of contentment, happy in his studio with no desire to relive the past, respect.

You've got to admire Mark Knopfler, one of the greatest guitar players of all times, signature style and sound, band leader, lead vocalist, wrote the odd mega hit or many and yet no rock star antics, no silly hair, no outrageous clothing, no weird tats, I'll tip my hat to that.

A little story, I was living in Sydney Australia in the 80s. Dire Straits came to play some dates in early 1986. The tickets sold out in minutes, so the organizers went back to Mark and said could they possible do more shows. Mark said we will play as long as you can sell tickets. The played 21 shows at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and then went to Melbourne and did 19. I believe they still hold the record for the most number of shows.

The greatest guitar player, singer song writer this country has ever had

I have idlozied this man since I was a teenager, and at 56 years old I still do. An absolute treasure of a musician and human being.

Lovely man, exceptional musician. This is Mark Knopfler's world, and we are lucky to be living in it.

A truly decent and honouable man,supremely talented,never let fame go to his head,still the same down to earth guy.

This man wrote and played "Tunnel Of Love". All bow down.

Born in 58 . My teens in the 70's . My 20's in the 80's . The explosion of MTV and on into the 90's and beyond . What a time to live ... the most fantastic music !!! . However it has taken me some time to appreciate this man and ageing has made it all worth while . So proud of his roots ... so humble . His warmth/genorosity of spirit and incredible catalogue of music . Mark Knopfler you are indeed a treasure . May god bless you Sir !!!

Mark ageing gracefully, with sublime guitar skills still intact.

The very first record I ever bought with my first wages was “Sultans Of Swing” I’m now 62 & want to say thanks for so many good memories every time I hear that tune Mark! 🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧

I was lead singer in a band in 1977 and getting by selling jeans that I picked up from a friends factory outlet in Deptford. Having seen the then not quite famous Dire Straits on Old Grey Whistle Test the night before and loving their guitar player, I happened to spot a guy that looked like him as I was walking along the pavement near Deptford High Street. So I went up to him and asked if he was the guitar player I'd seen on TV last night and he said yes. We ducked down a side street and talked for half an hour about music and issues getting a good sound on stage and in a studio. He was a lovely guy, enthusiastic about music like I was, and not the least bit bigheaded. He said they were playing at a local pub that night and to come down and see them. I never made it, and within a matter of weeks they were too big to be playing in local pubs! I've always loved Marks Knopfler's music and remember that day and where we stood and chatted almost as if it was yesterday. ♥

71 here. These interviews of classic musicians who reflect on their lives and the eras they live in are among my favorites! The golden era of rock and roll, it was a great time to be alive!

I went to Sotheby’s 2 days before the auction, minding my own business, found myself standing next to Mark, I still can’t believe it happened to be honest.

No other musician ever touched my heart as Mark did through his songs..cant really explain but it helped me through so many hard times and listened to him for 40 years…🙌…biggest poet and musician to me😊

MK. Incredibly authentic and unaffected. We're bless to have him.

Legend and gentleman to boot !

I have always sensed peace in your voice, now more than ever. Thank you for the gift of your music.

MK is not just a singer and guitarist; he's penned some of the most memorable and deeply moving songs in pop/rock history. He is up there with the greatest.

Simply the best sounding guitarist ever......

Great that he mentioned Glasgow. He was born in Scotland and spent the first 7 years of his life there.

I watched the 'Local Hero' theme music video with the young Mark Knopfler and I teared up because he had this genuine beautiful smile

I stumbled on Dire Straits's Sultans of Swing CD, as a young African graduate doing development work in the Southern African country of Zambia in early 2000. Music by Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler has been truly been inspirational ever since. Its a pity I have never had a chance to see Mark live on stage. Really, a great guy and fantastic music!

He’s such a lovely soft spoken British gentleman, you forget what a kickin’ rock star he is 🙌🏼

Mark Knopfler mit Dire Straits war der Grund, warum ich mich dafür vor 40 Jahren entschieden habe, Rockmusik oder besser gesagt Musik zu hören. Danke mein Herr Knopfler. 

I could sit and listen to him all day. What a dude.

I admire this man’s desire to control his own life. Fame has eaten up so many. His commitment is to the creative enterprise. Kudos. I love watching the journey.

A genius, a master poet, and one of the best guitarists this world has ever seen. “These days I get to where I'm going Make it there eventually Follow the trail of breadcrumbs To where I'm meant to be To where I'm meant to be”

I loved him in 1978.....still love him now......

Me too love Mark Knopfler very much and for ever❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I love this man’s genius music and musicianship. The new album on LP is on its way and I should have it by Thursday at the latest. Don’t ever stop Mark. Thank you for everything! ☮️

Totally grounded, despite selling truck-loads of records all around the world. Top man.

Awesome man. No edge to him a genuine superstar...

Thanks for sharing this. I've loved Mark's music for 45 years, but living in Sweden of cource I wouldn't be able to watch interviews like this one without the help of other fans. So, thanks again. 🙏💯

One of my best memories of my time at Southampton University was seeing Dire Straits performing Sultans of Swing at the student refectory in c1978 before they made it big.

What a guy. Best guitarist that ever lived to me, great man also. Long live MK!

My hero..so gracious as a musician and person..a National treasure..thanks for posting!🎸

I have only 2 brothers in the music industry who I love with all my heart, one was Leonard Cohen and the other is Mark Knopfler. God bless both of them.

J’ai 70 ans mais quel bonheur de pouvoir encore profiter depuis toutes ces années de sa musique merveilleuse …Dommage je ne comprends pas beaucoup l’anglais j’aurais aimé une traduction je l’ai vu une fois en concert à paris en 1996 j’en garde un souvenir impérissable👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Such an incredible talent ! One of my all time favorites

Rockaway, Rockaway, from Cullercoats to Whitley Bay.

Mark's haunting guitar playing on: You & Your Friend with the famous Rudi Pensa guitar, is simply sublime.

Mark, if I ever meet you.. I would give you a huge hug! The best musician & song writer this country has ever seen. Thanks for all your hard work. Matt

Cool - I recorded this when I saw it on TV this morning. Thanks for posting, definitely well worth sharing.

50yrs on, and he is "still ahead of the game" a musical hero of our time. Thank you for whar you have given MK.

Hank Marvin was the reason i wanted to play guitar, Mark Knopfler is the reason I continue 🙏🏻

2:19 “I’ll be wondering if it’s raining in Whitley Bay” really could be a line from one of Mark’s songs ☔️

My all time favorite! Always a pleasure. Since 1976!

It always rains in Whitley Bay. As I look outside now, it is.

Great interview with a true gentleman that is an outstanding musician and songwriter. No wonder all the greats dig him!

True legend, look forward to new album. Totally down to earth bloke, not spoilt by fame🎸

The Alchemy Album recorded Live over several nights at the Hammersmith Odeon back in 1983 has to be one of the Best DS Albums of all times ,over the years I have owned in on vinyl ,cassette ,CD and now hold the album via the streamed version from tv . Simply a magical album that has never been copied . Thank you .

Its so awesome that Mark is still making fantastic music. I really like his new album ' One Deep River'

Sometimes it's funny where Knopfler pops up. My sister was dating a guy really into Bob Dylan, who left an odd boxed set there. While I waited I put it on, made it some of the way through before one song in particular just floored me, called Blind Willie McTell. I played it on repeat and couldn't believe the incredible power and beauty Dylan had managed to pack into the interaction of the dramatic acoustic guitar over the simple piano lines. Easily the greatest Dylan song I've ever heard, and just one of the greatest songs I've ever heard ever. Finally I read the liner notes. That's a Knopfler guitar track. One take. Like he just whipped that out off the cuff? Absolutely unreal.

Absolutely in love in his music. The man, the voice , the guitar!Looking forward to the new tour.😊

I am 21 years of age and found Mark's music while sifting through some music playlists. Started with Sultans and then money for nothing. Ended up at his modern stuff and LOVE it! I love this new album!

I am so gratefull to see Mark when i was 15 in Amsterdam! I am curently 20 years old and I still listen to one of his or Dire Straits songs everyday. Legend!!

When I heard *Sultans of Swing* for the first time when it just came out, I said to myself; what am I listening to? It just blew me away♪♫♪

It’s so cool that Mark tells a coherent story about why he quit Dire Straits. It’s a real comfort to hear the same explanation. It builds his credibility. Go Mark and can’t wait to hear your new album.

1978 Great concert in a little bar club in Georgetown,Washington,DC on a late night weekday. Their first album was getting a lot of radio play, so at the last minute I drove downtown got in line and ticket for $20 sat up front at a table sipping Heinekens while Mark and the band rocked the club for 2 hours. 46 years later it still remains one of my most favorite shows. His music has traveled with me my entire life since that moment. Everything about Mark is superb. Thanks for a great show and memories Mark.

Mark stayed down to earth. Great player, wrote great songs, and I can still remember what I was doing the first time I heard Sultans of Swing, driving around Dublin, Ireland. Coincidentally, The Big Rock Candy Mountain was one of my first songs to sing and play when I was about 5yo. These days, I am 68 and still performing Money for Nothing and The Walk of Life.

I went to see Bob Dylan once at the Hollywood bowl in LA. It had long been a dream of mine to see Dylan and where better to do it? Unbenownst to me Mark Knopfler was the opening act. I was blown away. Not by Dylan...by Knopfler. Really magical. Such a unique sound. Was not a huge fan before then, but sure am now.

Legend, this man, so gifted, so brilliant, so harmonic, so warm, so attractive - he lit up my late teens and early 20s and lit up my heart.

I saw Mark Knopfler and his band open for Bob Dylan on a tour about 10 years ago. Front row. By gawd it was amazing.

Thank you for all the great music and love you’re still in it. Bravo!

Thanks Mark for a life of living with your music...what a blessing...all the music you have made and continue to make...it will live on forever...🎶🎸

I have a funny story to share. In the early 90s we were walking thru a club in Australia my wife and I and happened on a musician on a small stage playing sultans of swing. We stopped and listened and the guy playing the guitar said you're a fan of Mark Knopfler? My wife replied oh yes! my husband has Marks autograph he got when Dire Straits toured Australia. Later, many years later actually, we realised that musician we were talking to was none other than Keith Urban! haha. This was b4 he tried his luck in America of course and became a household name. Suffice to say we didn't ask for his autograph ! LOL.

0:18 "toe-tapping rifts" 🤣

Mr. Knopfler is the very best - his storytelling is brilliant made even better with his amazing arrangements. I am a huge fan!

I heard Dire Straits in 1978 when I drove with my little sport car over the Reeperbahn in Hamburg from the university to my house and still today with 68 years I hear him and saw him 5 times live 😊 many thanks for making a great good music for my life ❤

I've been a fan of his for decades now, I've lost count of how many... Sultans Of Swing, what a masterpiece. Thanks Mark for your lifetime commitment to giving us such a great fantastic body of work.

I remember hearing Sultans of Swing for the first time when I was a teenager, and not liking his voice at first, but it grew on me ever since. That was the first song I ever heard of Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits, and it was already two decades old. Nowadays his music means a lot to me personally. What a guitar talent, a true master! The fact that his fingerprint has remained the same while allowing his music to evolve with age, (to me) adds something extra beautiful to enjoy while listening to his music. Mark Knopfler, one of my top favourite artists!

Saw Dire Straits March 21, 1979 at a bar called Texas Oprah House in Houston, Texas. Just over 45 years ago. Happy we’re still here. The new music sounded good! Of course it did. Mark Knopfler is fantastic. P.S. that show cost $5.00.

Always loved this man and his music.He has a great association with Ireland too.

Listening to the new songs Mark is putting out they are so good and Marks songs & guitar playing just keeps getting better ...I never met Mark but he has been a guiding light from the first time i heard Sultans .

If ever I fly anywhere and it gets to that moment when the plane is at the foot of the runway and then starts to roar forward, I try and sort out the sounds and listen to that opening riff of Money for Nothing. What a song! What a guy! Love Mark Knopler!

I visited the Spanish City, Whitley Bay, in December on a visit to the UK from Australia. Didn't check the weather app and was freezing and windy lol, but was so beautiful and I managed to play a Dire Straits (Tunnel of Love) tribute, with very cold fingers, anyway... 😀

I love Mark Knoflee. He''s such a unique writer, singer, & performer .I saw him in September 2015 at Red Rocks. Perfect in every way

I met the band on a flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg in 1980 .. I’d grabbed 4 Lufthansa snack bags b4 boarding the flight and those guys just took one each , I shared all the extra food with them on the 737 and they thanked me like I was a messiah, I was only 18 at the time ..

I grew up with this man's music...Never stopped loving it.

Good for begging for a reunion! I saw Dire Straits live twice; an absolute phenomenon.

Making Movies album is one of my all time favourite albums.

One of the absolute best human beings ever. I've been listening to his music since he started. My first ever album was a cassette tape of Brothers in Arms that I played to death. Great memories of watching him, and all the greats, on TV at Live Aid way, way, back in 1985.

What a humble, decent human being! Thank you Mark for keeping the music alive!

So amazing to see Mark Knopfler, as an 'old bloke'. What a truly great human being. Thank you for sharing your extraordinary talent Mr Knopfler.

I'd buy this man a pint. Anytime, anywhere.❤🤘😎🤘 Looking forward to the new album!

Such a down to earth bloke who gives you straight answers

Mon Guitariste (et Compositeur ) préféré ! ( Et il est si humble .)

I know the TV presenter has to ask him about Dire Straits reforming, even for just a one-off show. It won't happen. That is now a glorious moment from past times. I think Mark realises that there is a massive number of people who would like to see it. He covers this by including a few Dire Straits songs in his current shows. Hold on to your memories... and KZfaq. There is a good deal of DS shows there.

Great to see Mark Knopfler....words fail me! The music carries on, that's it!🎶🎼👍

"He is a great player... Hank's a great player, make no mistake about it." What a lovely think for Mark to say. 9:30

Will never forget the concert at hammersmith Odeon 83 they blew the roof off. Probably the best thing ive witnessed on stage. 🇬🇧

New record out tomorrow. So far so good! Beautiful work from one of the greatest ever. Always staying “Ahead of The Game.” “River Towns” from Tracker to me is one of the greatest songs ever. Just achingly beautiful.

I listened to techno and new electronic music back in the late 80s and early 90s. That mournful guitar of tunnel of love will never be beat for me. (Album version)

My mum got to know Mark at the height of his fame, unrelated to his music. She says he was lovely, totally down to earth, and had time for everyone.

My favourite guitar player of all time

Mark you are the best for you ,and dire straits my favorite group ❤❤❤

Phenomenal writer and player, he is like UK version of Paul Simon for musical genius and compelling lyrics. I just wish he'd get fitter so we can have more of his talent for years to come. His solo stuff is so fresh and every album is a gem