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David Knopfler (born December 27 1952 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a musician and one of the founding members of the British rock band Dire Straits, along with his brother Mark Knopfler. David played rhythm guitar on Dire Straits' first two albums, the self-titled Dire Straits and Communiqué, while also recording backing tracks to the album Making Movies. During the recording of Making Movies he left the group to pursue a solo career. The fame they achieved due to their song "Sultans Of Swing" wasn't what David really wanted, as he had hoped Dire Straits would be more of a cult band, playing to smaller venues in a more intimate setting. This didn't turn out to be the case though.

Upon leaving Dire Straits, David released his first solo album in 1983 titled simply Release which featured Mark Knopfler & John Illsely of Dire Straits on one track, "Madonna's Daughter". Behind the Lines was his second album which was released in 1985 to a muted critical response due to its heavy synthesised sound. Cut the Wire was his third album which was released in 1986 with some positive response from the critics. 1988 saw the release of his fourth solo effort, Lips Against the Steel which was also released in U.S. by A&M Records. Songs in the album show a mature songwriter-lyricist and very promising. However it was not until the release of his fifth album, Lifelines in 1991 that David was embraced by the critics and fans alike. Recorded in Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios with the help of old mate, Harry Bogdanovs (Guitar, Keyboards) songs such as "Rise Again", "Like Lovers Do", "Falling" & "Guiding Star" show a mature and innovative musician. Still under the heavy shadow of his big brother, Mark Knopfler and almost anonymous to the rock music fans, David released The Giver in 1993. The songs were mainly acoustic and simplicity in orchestrations brought the critical acclaim. Small Mercies and Wishbones followed in 1995 & 2001 with enthusiasm from old fans and critical acclaim. Chris Rea joined David Knopfler for some guitar work in Wishbones and his latest CD, Ship of Dreams which was released in 2004. David has collaborated with lots of young female musicians such as Amilia Spicer and Megan Slankard. A book of poetry has been recently pusblished with the title "Blood Stones and Rhythmic Beasts" by UK's BlackWing books (Released 6th May 2005 ISBN 0-9550260) which can be ordered from his website. An orchestrated DVD is planned for release later in 2006. He has started recording his next album in Malorka, Spain with ex-Rainbow keyboardist, Tony Carey and other members of his band including Harry Bogdanovs on guitars. The US & Canadian release of 'Ship of Dreams' is scheduled for October 2005 with an alternate rendition of 'Tears Fall' featuring Megan Slankard (replaced with Jule Neigl on the original European release).

David has also scored the soundtrack for some films including: Laser Mission (1990), Jakob Hinter Der Blauen Tur (1989), Iacob (1988) & Treffer (aka Bull's Eye) (1984).

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 Upon leaving Dire Straits, David released his first solo album in [[1983]] titled simply ''Release'' which featured Mark Knopfler & [[John Illsely]] of Dire Straits on one track, "Madonna's Daughter". ''Behind the Lines'' was his second album which was released in [[1985]] to a muted critical response due to its heavy synthesised sound. ''Cut the Wire'' was his third album which was released in [[1986]] with some positive response from the critics. [[1988]] saw the release of his fourth solo effort, ''Lips Against the Steel'' which was also released in U.S. by A&M Records. Songs in the album show a mature songwriter-lyricist and very promising. However it was not until the release of his fifth album, ''Lifelines'' in [[1991]] that David was embraced by the critics and fans alike. Recorded in [[Peter Gabriel]]'s Real World Studios with the help of old mate, [[Harry Bogdanovs]] (Guitar, Keyboards) songs such as "Rise Again", "Like Lovers Do", "Falling" & "Guiding Star" show a mature and innovative musician. Still under the heavy shadow of his big brother, Mark Knopfler and almost anonymous to the rock music fans, David released ''The Giver'' in [[1993]]. The songs were mainly acoustic and simplicity in orchestrations brought the critical acclaim. ''Small Mercies'' and ''Wishbones'' followed in [[1995]] & [[2001]] with enthusiasm from old fans and critical acclaim. [[Chris Rea]] joined David Knopfler for some guitar work in ''Wishbones'' and his latest CD, ''Ship of Dreams'' which was released in [[2004]]. David has collaborated with lots of young female musicians such as [[Amilia Spicer]] and [[Megan Slankard]]. A book of poetry has been recently pusblished with the title "Blood Stones and Rhythmic Beasts" by UK's BlackWing books (Released 6th May 2005
-ISBN 0-9550260) which can be ordered from his website. An orchestrated DVD is planned for release later this year.
+ISBN 0-9550260) which can be ordered from his website. An orchestrated DVD is planned for release later in 2006. He has started recording his next album in Malorka, Spain with ex-Rainbow keyboardist, Tony Carey and other members of his band including Harry Bogdanovs on guitars. The US & Canadian release of 'Ship of Dreams' is scheduled for October 2005 with an alternate rendition of 'Tears Fall' featuring Megan Slankard (replaced with Jule Neigl on the original European release).
+David has also scored the soundtrack for some films including: Laser Mission (1990), Jakob Hinter Der Blauen Tur (1989), Iacob (1988) & Treffer (aka Bull's Eye) (1984).
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