David Knopfler Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Knopfler.

David Knopfler is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for being one of the founding members of the rock band Dire Straits. He was born on December 27, 1952, in Glasgow, Scotland. In addition to his musical career, he is also a record producer and poet.

After initially forming Dire Straits with his brother Mark Knopfler in 1977, David Knopfler contributed to the band's first two albums, "Dire Straits" (1978) and "Communiqué" (1979). However, he left the band in 1980 to pursue a solo career.

As a solo artist, David Knopfler has released numerous albums, showcasing his distinctive style influenced by folk, rock, and blues. Some of his notable solo works include "Release" (1983), "Lifelines" (1991), and "Ship of Dreams" (2012). He is acclaimed for his introspective songwriting and emotive vocal delivery.

Throughout his career, Knopfler has collaborated with various artists and toured extensively, building a dedicated following. He is recognized for his versatile guitar playing and his ability to create poignant melodies that reflect his thoughtful lyrics.

Despite not achieving the commercial success or fame of his brother Mark, David Knopfler has maintained a loyal fanbase and continues to produce music that captivates listeners. He has become a respected figure in the music industry, admired for his unique artistic expression and his contribution to Dire Straits' early sound.

Now that I'm staring down the barrel of the last act of my l

Now that I'm staring down the barrel of the last act of my life, I'm less excited about control and solo effort, and I resent the way the business aspects interfere with my space for creative writing.

David Knopfler

Life Business Effort

My faith, inasmuch as I have any, is more like a kind of Jos

My faith, inasmuch as I have any, is more like a kind of Joseph Campbell thing, and even that frequently finds itself tested to oblivion in siren waters.

David Knopfler

Faith

I took the process of doing as much myself as I could like a

I took the process of doing as much myself as I could like a duck to water. I set up my own label and publishing, etc, and it was a fun learning curve two decades ago.

David Knopfler

Learning

I always liked the magic of poetry but now I'm just starting

I always liked the magic of poetry but now I'm just starting to see behind the curtain of even the best poets, how they've used, tried and tested craft to create the illusion. Wonderful feeling of exhilaration to finally be there.

David Knopfler

Poetry

Now I'm having to live with sales of around 50,000 per album

Now I'm having to live with sales of around 50,000 per album - but I'm pretty content with my place in the general scheme of things, even if it's meant I don't drive a fancy car and can't afford grand vacations.

David Knopfler

Car

Trust the tale, not the teller.

Trust the tale, not the teller.

David Knopfler

Trust