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.

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.

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.

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

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 !!!

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! 🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧

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

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

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

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.

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

Mark ageing gracefully, with sublime guitar skills still intact.

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

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

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. ♥

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

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.

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

Such an incredible talent ! One of my all time favorites

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!

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

Such a down to earth bloke who gives you straight answers

Legend and gentleman to boot !

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

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 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.

Rockaway, Rockaway, from Cullercoats to Whitley Bay.

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.

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

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

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.

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”

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

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! ☮️

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

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

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

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. 🙏💯

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

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

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

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 .

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

"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

0:18 "toe-tapping rifts" 🤣

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

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.

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

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

My favourite guitar player of all time

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!

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

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...🎶🎸

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.

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 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.

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

The most naturally talented guitarist ever. And he is now very happy in his skin. Ps. Being listening since charlie Gillet.

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

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... 😀

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😊

First band I saw live at Newcastle City Hall, sadly John Lennon had just been killed and Mark did a tribute under one spotlight, I will never forget it.

When knopfler says your a great guitar player you must be good. Good ol Hank marvin the inspiration for so many great guitar players.

Mark Knopfler is a true gentleman and a musical legend.

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 ..

Thanks Mr. Knopfler, greetings from Norway!

Too bad they wasted their time with a question about Dire Straits instead of the new album,wich i'm really looking forward to. How much as i love Dire Straits, putting that band back together is such an bad idea I don't think he can deliver most of the songs like he used to,although i was pleasantly surprised how Money for Nothing came out on his last tour. Dire Straits had it's time and place in history and i think it's better to leave it there.

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 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 ❤

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

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

Mark is an absolute Legend, and he should have a knighthood

Kako su godine brzo prošle !! Maestro Knopfler nam je dao mnogo predivnih pjesama i ostao pravi gospodin. Lijep i pozdrav iz Hrvatske, ❤

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

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.

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

Great timing Mark! This is exactly what I need now. Thanks

I salute you Mark Knopfler. You are an inspiration & such a great human being & generally such a nice man. I thank you for all the joy, you have given to us xoxo

Such a lovely man ❤

I love this man he has inspired me since 1978

"It's kinda good to be busy." I found out that this is true. Good to see you Sir Mark. I have listened to your music since I was 15 and it has carried me thru certain times. Thank you for being busy. Thomas

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

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 UKposts. There is a good deal of DS shows there.

Thanks for sharing this it is easy to miss something like this

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♪♫♪

One of the very best guitarists of all time.

Mark knopfler virtuoso guitarist is the only way to describe him. Those who play guitar know how brilliant he is as a player and composer. Europe was trying to figure out how he played sultans Of swing when it appeared One of my lifetime heroes 😍 . A lifelong musical friend. Thankyou Mark ❣️

Glad he mentioned Townshend. Pete often gets overlooked as a great guitarist, so I am glad Mark set it straight.

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 .

He is one of the rare breed of lead singer, lead guitarist and songwriter.

Mark , Eric and Trower ought to take to the recording studio / stage for a grand concert

Legend is a term that feels woefully inadequate when describing Mark Knopfler.