David Knopfler (born December 27, 1952 in Glasgow) is a Scottish guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was the son of a Jewish architect who left mainland Europe in 1939 and settled in Great Britain. David, born in Glasgow, grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne, where he attended Gosforth Grammar School. With his elder brother Mark Knopfler, David was a founding member of British rock band Dire Straits. David played rhythm guitar on Dire Straits' first two albums, Dire Straits and Communiqué. During the recording of Making Movies he left the group to pursue a solo career. December 27 is the 361st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (362nd in leap years). ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about a city in the United Kingdom. ... Mark Knopfler with Dire Straits performing live Mark Freuder Knopfler, OBE (born August 12, 1949, Glasgow, Scotland) is a British guitarist, singer, and songwriter. ... Dire Straits was a British rock band, formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (guitar and vocals), his brother David Knopfler (guitar), John Illsley (bass) and Pick Withers (drums), and managed by Ed Bicknell. ... The acoustic archtop guitar, used in Jazz music, features steel strings. ... Dire Straits is the self-titled debut album by British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1978 (see 1978 in music). ... Communiqué is the second album by British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1979 (see 1979 in music). ... Making Movies is the third album by British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1980 (see 1980 in music). ...

After leaving Dire Straits, David released his first solo album in 1983 titled Release. Behind the Lines his second album was released in 1985 and Cut the Wire in 1986. 1988 saw the release of his fourth album, Lips Against the Steel. - released in the U.S. by Cypress Records. Lifelines in 1991 was recorded in Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios. David released The Giver in 1993. (MESA/Bluemoon in the US). Its sparse acoustic arrangements brought strong critical acclaim. Co-produced with Harry Bogdanovs, Small Mercies and Wishbones followed in 1995 & 2001. Chris Rea guested on Wishbones. 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Christopher Anton Rea (4 March 1951) is a successful British singer-songwriter, from Middlesbrough. ...

His latest CD, Ship of Dreams was released in 2004. A book of poetry has been recently published with the title "Blood Stones and Rhythmic Beasts" by UK's BlackWing books (Released 6 May 2005. ISBN 0-9550260). 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 6 is the 126th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (127th in leap years). ... Template:Diffgggtgerent calendars 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The US & Canadian jazz label Justintime Records released Ship of Dreams in October 2005 with an alternate rendition of "Tears Fall" featuring Megan Slankard (replacing Jule Neigel on the original European release). Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in Western music technique and theory, and is marked by the profound cultural contributions of African Americans. ... Template:Diffgggtgerent calendars 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Megan Slankard is a 22-year-old female vocalist, musician, and recording artist from California. ...

Recent co-writing projects have included co-writes with Amilia Spicer, Mack Starks, Megan Slankard and Wendy Lands. Mack Starks (full name: Mack Starks Linebaugh) was the singer and guitarist in alternative country band Farmer Not So John. ... Megan Slankard is a 22-year-old female vocalist, musician, and recording artist from California. ... Wendy Lands is a Canadian singer/songwriter who released the album Angels & Ordinary Men in 1996. ...

David has also scored the soundtracks for German TV productions including such films as: Treffer (1984), Jakob hinter der blauen Tür (1989) and Der grosse Bellheim.

Knopfler has started recording his next album with keyboardist/producer, Tony Carey.

Solo Discography

• 1983 - Release
• 1985 - Behind The Lines
• 1986 - Cut The Wire
• 1988 - Lips Against The Steel
• 1991 - Lifelines
• 1993 - The Giver
• 1995 - Small Mercies
• 2001 - Wishbones
• 2004 - Ship Of Dreams

External link

• Official website